Tag Archives: John Hunter Hospital

Riding through Richley Reserve

Posted on September 15, 2014 by

I was finally able to ride to the John Hunter Hospital via Richley Reserve last week, after the comments on an earlier post alerting me to this possibility. I was hoping that this would be easier than hauling my bike … Continue reading →

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Riding from Kotara to Shortland and the John Hunter Hospital

Posted on August 6, 2014 by

Recently I was reading the works program of the Newcastle City Council Cycling Strategy and it recommended for Route 3 Kotara – John Hunter Hospital – Sandgate to ride via the inner city bypass then Charlestown Road then along Lookout … Continue reading →

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Some easy fixes in Newcastle’s cycling infrastructure

Posted on January 20, 2014 by

There are black spots in the infrastructure here which can easily, and relatively cheaply,  be altered to provide a much better cycling transport system. The above photo shows the stairs which connect the upper and lower levels of Carrington Parade … Continue reading →

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Parking in Newcastle

Posted on November 20, 2013 by

  So, there is a piece in today’s local paper on the parking crisis in Newcastle. The places discussed are well known to locals: the hospitals, the university, Westfield Kotara and the city centre. I have written about some of … Continue reading →

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#coffeeneuring

Posted on October 14, 2013 by

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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Speedwell sighting, multi modal travel around Newcastle, Ride 2 Work Day

Posted on October 12, 2013 by

I saw this old Speedwell recently at the Source Cafe beside Throsby Creek, wearing its rust with pride and not even chained up, though it did have a guard dog as you can see. It is dark blue, no chain … Continue reading →

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A bicycle beside every desk

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

A few years ago when I was still in the workforce, I attended a seminar on Green Skills Training. As part of the introductory session we were all asked to describe the future “green” office. I don’t remember what most … Continue reading →

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Bikes, health and safety, plus some street cyclists

Posted on February 8, 2013 by

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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2012: My biking year in review

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

2012 started out as a great biking year for me, I reached a level of fitness around about May that I had not had for a long time, and, inspired, also by my restoration of the old Bennett, was biking … Continue reading →

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Holiday riding

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

Evening ride to the beach on the Bennett, it was a hot day, too hot to ride much, but the evening was perfect! Shopping at Westfield, the usual bike rack I frequent was full … first time ever! this was … Continue reading →

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