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Tag Archives: Beaumont St
Bike watching around Newcastle today
It must have been the launch of the visionary Newcastle Bike Plan that brought out all the fabulous bikes today. The cafe racer above was there, I love the shiny black paint, cream tyres, leather trims and handlebars. Perfection! This … Continue reading
Placemaking: comparing Beaumont St and Darby St
Both these streets have become “places”, through the growth of cafés and popular eateries as well as a variety of boutique stores. They are also both strip shopping streets for local inner city suburbs and both have a clearly demarcated … Continue reading
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Tagged Beaumont St, Darby St, hamilton, newcastle, placemaking, places in Newcastle
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Riding Beaumont Street
Riding Beaumont Street recently as the rail gates came up, the already busy mix of cars, bikes and pedestrians becomes more intense with the addition of alighting passengers. I cross the tracks, subtly altering my line of riding to make way … Continue reading
#coffeeneuring rides 5, 6 & 7
My 5th coffeeneuring ride was to the Donut King at Westfield Kotara where I met my parents for coffee. Instead of my usual soy latte I had a cappuccino and am so glad I did, if just for the wonderful … Continue reading
Are cyclists the new breed of disadvantaged?
I have noticed a new terminology emerging in the world of cycling, and indeed, in some instances I have started using it myself (and will continue to use it). Instead of referring to cyclists as such, we refer to “people … Continue reading
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#coffeeneuring
Coffeeneuring is the event of going for coffee on your bike. Combining both exercise and coffee, with the option of food, it has gained a global following. It was invented by Mary of Chasing Mailboxes DC . Basic rules: 7 weeks, … Continue reading
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Tagged #coffeeneuring, art, Beaumont St, coffee, hamilton, John Hunter Hospital, Throsby Creek
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Bikes seen around Newcastle lately
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Tagged Beaumont St, kids on bikes, street cyclists, women on bikes
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Bicycles seen around Newcastle and Sydney lately
A rider in Redfern Sydney, note the lack of helmet which is fairly common in inner Newcastle and Sydney.A rider in the park near Central Station, carrying a musical instrument on his back. Just a few of the many bikes … Continue reading
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Tagged Beaumont St, Bennett, Cargo bikes, hamilton, newcastle, old bike, speedwell, street cyclists, women on bikes
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Foreign perceptions of Newcastle as a hipster, biking city
How does one really get to know what a city is like without actually living in it? Sure, you can read travel brochures and do web searches and even take a reality tour on Google Maps to see what it … Continue reading
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Tagged Beaumont St, cafes, hamilton, hipster, newcastle, places in Newcastle, quirky bike, street art
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