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Tag Archives: John Hunter Hospital
Riding through Richley Reserve
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
Riding from Kotara to Shortland and the John Hunter Hospital
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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Tagged Bike tracks, John Hunter Hospital, Kotara, newcastle, newcastle university
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Parking in Newcastle
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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Tagged bike commuting, Bike parking, John Hunter Hospital, Westfield
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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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Speedwell sighting, multi modal travel around Newcastle, Ride 2 Work Day
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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Tagged John Hunter Hospital, multi modal travel, Ride2Work Day, speedwell, vintage bike
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A bicycle beside every desk
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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Tagged bike commuting, John Hunter Hospital, newcastle, speedwell
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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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2012: My biking year in review
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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Tagged Bennett, bikes in the media, infrastructure, John Hunter Hospital, newcastle, speedwell, unusual bikes
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