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Tag Archives: Adamstown
New bike lanes on Teralba Road Adamstown
There are already some newish bike lanes on Teralba Road in Adamstown, as seen in the picture above. They work to separate the cars from cyclists effectively enough for the amount and speed of the traffic there. It seems … Continue reading
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Tagged Adamstown, Fernleigh Track, infrastructure, newcastle, newcastle bike tracks
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European style cycling in Newcastle?
I love seeing images of European streets with streams of bicycles flowing along the street, dominating the cityscape, their riders almost ethereal in their calmness. I dream about the day when we might see such sights in Newcastle without it … Continue reading
Riding the new shared paths in Adamstown
The footpath along Glebe Road/St James Road in Adamstown has been widened on the northern side to provide a shared path for cyclists and pedestrians. As I often used to ride on the former footpath, I was very interested to … Continue reading
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Tagged Adamstown, cycleways, infrastructure, newcastle bike tracks
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Helmets and mandatory helmet laws
Now we are right into summer, I have stopped wearing my helmet on really hot days. It makes riding very uncomfortable when I can’t take advantage of the cooling breeze around my head. I am not the only one. Even … Continue reading
Women and cycling: some thoughts
There is some thought that most women will not cycle until they perceive that it is safe to do so, and that, therefore, the barometer of safe cycling infrastructure is a majority of female cyclists. See this report for a … Continue reading
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Tagged Adamstown, bike commuting, bikescount, cycleways, infrastructure, Newcastle Cycleways Movement, women on bikes
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Is creating better links in the cycling infrastructure the answer?
When I ride along Glebe Road in Adamstown, I mostly ride on the footpath. The road consists of 4 lanes of fast traffic while the footpath is usually empty so it makes sense to me to ride there. So it … Continue reading
Bikes (and other things) around Newcastle lately
Yesterday I was surprised to see not one but two adults commuting by scooter, could this be a new trend around here? I was also shocked to see this in a shop window in Islington:So very like my Speedwell, only … Continue reading
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Tagged Adamstown, bike commuting, Bike tracks, cycle chic, cycleways, scooter, speedwell, street cyclist, vintage bike, women on bikes
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What makes a cafe popular with bike riders?
Locking areas or bike racks are not necessary for bike riders to frequent particular cafes. So long as there is an outdoor seating area where you can be close to your bike, most bike riders are happy just to leave … Continue reading
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Tagged Adamstown, Beaumont St, Darby St, Fernleigh, hamilton, Merewether Beach, Trendy bike, unusual bikes
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Bikes, health and safety, plus some street cyclists
I was at the hospital recently and happened to mention in a conversation with a nurse there that I was not wearing a helmet during summer due to the heat. I am not convinced of the efficacy of helmets, especially … Continue reading
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Tagged Adamstown, John Hunter Hospital, street cyclist, street cyclists, Trendy bike, women on bikes
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