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EveryTrail - bike route mapping app

Started Mar 28, 2012 0 Replies

Who has tried EveryTrail? Is it the best GPS bike route mapping app there is? Here's my first attempt to use it...…Continue

Tags: mapping, GPS, everytrail, iphone

Where are the best Blue Mountains (on-road) rides?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Tulloch Dec 18, 2011. 18 Replies

I've just ridden a great route into the Megalong Valley from Blackheath. It was mid-week, so hardly any traffic, challenging climb, good surface and gorgeous scenery.…Continue

Tags: Mountains, Blue

Best quotes about cycling?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Adam Butler Nov 24, 2010. 31 Replies

John Myers of Bicycle Victoria sent me a good selection of quotes by famous riders - JFK, Conan Doyle, Freddy Mercury, Einstein... Anybody know any other good ones?…Continue

Has anyone tried an 'Urban helmet'?

Started this discussion. Last reply by SydneyGirl Sep 25, 2010. 41 Replies

Are they so daggy they're cool? Will they get more people riding?…Continue

Tags: Helmet

 

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Richard Tulloch posted a blog post

EUROPE'S MOST POPULAR CYCLING ROUTE - just did it!

We just finished a five-day loop on Europe's most popular cycling route, the circuit of Lake Constance. No great physical challenge, but highly recommended for safety, beauty and culture. http://richardtullochwriter.com/2013/05/26/cycling-lake-constance-bodensee/See More
May 30
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Martyn P commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures
"Mid May apparently. Be sure and report back if you get the chance to ride it! Been following the media hype on the Amsterdamfietsersbond page... Happy cycling over there!"
May 2
Richard Tulloch commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures
"The Rijksmuseum is open, but the path under it is still a work in progress. Any time soon..."
May 2
Martyn P commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures
"What an awesome video, thanks for the link, its whetted my appetite for my return in July for a holiday and can't wait to get on a bike around Amsterdam again. Want to see the newly renovated Rijksmuseum and ride the controversial cycle path…"
May 1
Richard Tulloch commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures
"Thanks for adding this link, Bhanu. There are lots of people I'd like to sit down and make watch it!"
May 1
Bhanu Loku commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures
"Seems like the Dutch have spent a lot of effort through the political setup to make their country a pro-biking country- http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=22XM8-YTC98"
Apr 30
Woody commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures
"PS Refer to rule #5"
Apr 26
Woody commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures
"In that case you'd love Devon and Cornwall which have plenty of both"
Apr 26
St Etienne commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures
"Paul beat me to that link. Factors like flatness, density and climate are often trotted out as excuses. Strong winds are worse than hills in my opinion, and the Netherlands has no shortage of the former."
Apr 26
Paul Martin commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures
"Of course 'hills' is just another convenient excuse."
Apr 26
Paul Martin commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures
"...and a headwind is worse than any hill (as there is no 'other side'). The Dutch have windmills for a reason. "
Apr 26
Richard Tulloch commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures
"You're right, but its flatness is a little overrated, Bhanu. It can be hard work pushing up over a steep (though short) bridge every fifty metres. And it has cobblestones, and lots of wind and rain. Max 10 degrees, raining and force 4 wind as I…"
Apr 26
Bhanu Loku commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures
"Surprised no one mentioned one of the features of Amsterdam that makes cycling very easy - its as flat as a pancake:)"
Apr 26
Richard Tulloch posted a blog post

DUTCH ID - the best electric bike?

The Dutch cycling association Fietsersbond rates this the best electric bike on the market. It's not the cheapest, but not the most expensive either. Any other suggestions for its competitors?http://richardtullochwriter.com/2013/04/21/dutch-id-the-best-electric-bike/See More
Apr 21
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Richard Tulloch commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures
"And during the Amstel Gold race the commentators had to point out at one stage that 'that guy in red sprinting on the bike path is a tourist.' "
Apr 15
Martyn P commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures
"I noticed during the Tour of Flanders that many riders were using the cyclepaths along the main road as way to get to the front of the peloton. Very amusing."
Apr 15

Profile Information

What sort of riding do you do ?
Commuting, Recreational, Touring
Where in Sydney do you live ?
Petersham
Tell us about your bikes
Kona Dr Dew for recreation and road riding in Australia

Giant Leader for touring in Europe

Beat up Gazelle (with very big chain and lock) for city riding in Amsterdam, the bicycle theft capital of the world.
About Me:
I'm based in Sydney and Amsterdam.

Travel writer, specialising in active adventures - cycling, hiking, rafting etc
Website:
http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com

Richard Tulloch's Blog

EUROPE'S MOST POPULAR CYCLING ROUTE - just did it!

Posted on May 30, 2013 at 4:14pm 0 Comments

We just finished a five-day loop on Europe's most popular cycling route, the circuit of Lake Constance. No great physical challenge, but highly recommended for safety, beauty and culture. 

http://richardtullochwriter.com/2013/05/26/cycling-lake-constance-bodensee/

DUTCH ID - the best electric bike?

Posted on April 21, 2013 at 11:51pm 0 Comments

The Dutch cycling association Fietsersbond rates this the best electric bike on the market. It's not the cheapest, but not the most expensive either. Any other suggestions for its competitors?

http://richardtullochwriter.com/2013/04/21/dutch-id-the-best-electric-bike/

AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures

Posted on March 29, 2013 at 6:53am 33 Comments

The City of Amsterdam has just released new figures on bike use - it's inspiring reading. Just when you thought they couldn't squeeze another bike into the place, cycling is growing.



http://richardtullochwriter.com/2013/03/28/amsterdam-cycling-facts-and-figures/

This despite all the reasons cycling should never work in Amsterdam - wind, cold, rain, ice, snow, cobblestones, canals,…

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AUSTRALIA'S TOP 50 RIDES

Posted on March 13, 2013 at 5:13pm 2 Comments

Damn you, RIDE ON magazine for publishing this list of Australia's Top 50 Cycling Experiences. Now I want to do them all!

http://richardtullochwriter.com/2013/03/13/australias-top-50-bike-rides/

Comment Wall (2 comments)

At 4:44pm on May 6, 2010, Paul van Bellen said…
Hi Richard,

Thanks for the message! I am enjoying a day off from work over looking the beautiful beach in Maroubra. The only other place I'd love to be is in Holland on a bike! I guess that's why you like it there too. ;)

I enjoy reading your blog posts.... it is one of life's great pleasures cycling in The Netherlands. In fact, I would go as far to say it should be considered a modern wonder of the world. Imagine if all the bikes in Holland were replaced with cars and buses. It would be horrible. It goes to show how the humble bicycle can be such a fantastic tool for the World. Now all we have to do is convince the people here too!

Gazelle is going well. Every day we make progess educating people on the different types of bikes you can use and obviously people here are not very educated on European style city bikes. Having said that, we will sell more bikes this year than last and everybody who buys one becomes a big fan....word of mouth is a big one for us. I noticed you have an old Gazelle. The old ones have a lot of character!

I am organising a Dutch Bicycle Study Tour for the locals here so if you are in Amsterdam while we are there it would great to catch up. Have a look here - http://www.gazellebicycles.com.au/component/content/248.html?task=view

All the best and catch you next time,

Paul.
At 5:09pm on May 6, 2010, Paul van Bellen said…
Awesome thanks Richard. I appreciate your help.

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