-
Recent posts
Archives
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- October 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
Tag Archives: unusual bikes
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
The Georgetown Juggernaut
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
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Cargo bikes, newcastle, Newcastle Tweed Ride, quirky bike, unusual bikes
7 Comments
The Fernleigh trackster
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
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Fernleigh, Newcastle Tweed Ride, quirky bike, restoration, Trendy bike, unusual bikes
2 Comments
Tweed Ride Report
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
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged babies, Newcastle Tweed Ride, Throsby Creek, unusual bikes, vintage bike, women on bikes
Leave a comment
Unusual bikes seen around Newcastle lately
Pink fixie at Bar Beach E-scooter near Civic Park Chopper style bike outside Town Hall Retro styled penny farthing beside Throsby Creek
Riding an ebike
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
Bikes seen around Newcastle lately and coffeeneuring prize received!
I recently received my Coffeeneuring prize in the post! Thank you Mary! And some bikes seen around Newcastle lately …
Bike as a second home?
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
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged hamilton, old bike, quirky bike, street cyclist, unusual bikes
Leave a comment
My Speedwell now
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
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged basket, Brooks saddle, old bike, restoration, Shimano nexus 3 speed, speedwell, unusual bikes, vintage, vintage bike
3 Comments
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
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Adamstown, Beaumont St, Darby St, Fernleigh, hamilton, Merewether Beach, Trendy bike, unusual bikes
3 Comments