Category Archives: Wet weather cycling

Wet weather gear

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

I have added a pair of small gumboots to my wet weather wardrobe and am hoping they will keep my feet dry when teamed with the gators I got from the army disposal store.I didn’t want to have to carry … Continue reading →

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Gators to wear in the rain

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

I picked up these little green gators for a few dollars at the local army disposal store recently as I thought they would make great wet weather wear, especially if teamed with short gumboots (though I don’t have a pair … Continue reading →

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Bicycles in Newcastle this week

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

In spite of the shocking weather we have had the past two days, beach cruisers were out in force today …And bikes were also in the local media again, with an announcement being made that an approved rates increase for … Continue reading →

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Wet weather cycling: where attention to detail counts

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

I had decided to wear skirts as much as possible this winter after donning my jeans recently for the first time this autumn and finding them too uncomfortable. With their tightness on my calves and ever-descending waistline, I felt that … Continue reading →

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Biking sights around Newcastle this week …

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Today, Adamstown …Today again, Adamstown …At Adamstown railway gates, a five minute wait for the coal train to pass …One cyclist taking the “shortcut” at the gates …Wednesday, Raspberry Gully track …

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Product review – Gondwana rain jacket

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

Given that today is a deluge here I thought it a good time to review my new Gondwana rain jacket  (the style is called Balfour) … It comes with the highest claims including a 3 year warranty. They also claim the … Continue reading →

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Rain …

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

We have now had six days straight of rain. It started out as intermittent, then became heavy and steady and relentless. Everything feels damp. Before that, we had a heatwave for two days, neither is good for cycling, though as … Continue reading →

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A creative and practical wet weather solution

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

Usually when a quirky or attractive bike and rider goes past me or near me, I am too busy riding or doing something else or not quick enough and the zebra striped bicycle or neon fixie or group of girls … Continue reading →

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