Tag Archives: unusual bikes

Bike watching around Newcastle today

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Vicki

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 →

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The Georgetown Juggernaut

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Vicki

This handmade cargo bike by Michael Newton has undergone considerable upgrades since it was first built in 2012. I first saw it at Bike Hour 2012, a bit over 2 years ago. At that time, there were very few cargo … Continue reading →

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The Fernleigh trackster

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Vicki

This bike was an eye catcher yesterday at The Vintage Tweed Ride, partly because its name referenced locally famous Fernleigh Track, and partly because of its unusual and understated colour scheme, as well as the distinctive and well-executed font used as … Continue reading →

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Tweed Ride Report

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Vicki

  The Newcastle Tweed Ride was a great success again, with bikes ranging from classic Mercian, above, to quirky Fernleigh Trackster below …With some impressive authenticity, such as this racing bike, with its racing wheels mounted beside the front wheel, … Continue reading →

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Unusual bikes seen around Newcastle lately

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Vicki

Pink fixie at Bar Beach E-scooter near Civic Park Chopper style bike outside Town Hall Retro styled penny farthing beside Throsby Creek

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Riding an ebike

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Vicki

Although I have written about the benefits of an ebike before, I had not actually ridden one until last weekend. It was to attend a meeting at Nobbys lighthouse cottage and, as I did not have my bike with me, … Continue reading →

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Bikes seen around Newcastle lately and coffeeneuring prize received!

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Vicki

I recently received my Coffeeneuring prize in the post! Thank you Mary! And some bikes seen around Newcastle lately …

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Bike as a second home?

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Vicki

Occasionally, I see a bike which appears to be the second home for the person riding it. It does not happen very often, but yesterday I was treated to such a sight in Hamilton.This elderly man was cycling along, slowly … Continue reading →

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My Speedwell now

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Vicki

My Speedwell has evolved a lot over the nearly two years I have been riding it in its current “life”. I have covered its evolution in here and  here. It now has an aged Brooks saddle with springs, I think it … Continue reading →

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What makes a cafe popular with bike riders?

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Vicki

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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