"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!"
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EveryTrail - bike route mapping app
Started Mar 28, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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
Best quotes about cycling?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Adam Butler Nov 24, 2010. 31 Replies 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
Are they so daggy they're cool? Will they get more people riding?…Continue
Tags: Helmet
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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..."
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…"
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!"
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"
Woody commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures"PS Refer to rule #5"
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"
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."
Paul Martin commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures"Of course 'hills' is just another convenient excuse."
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.
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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…"
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:)"
Richard Tulloch posted a blog postDUTCH 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
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.' "
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."
Richard Tulloch commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures"Yes C S, I did my first Dutch ride of the year yesterday, almost all of it on bike paths or at least in separate bike lanes. Great infrastructure - and scenery too! http://richardtullochwriter.com/2013/04/14/amstel-river-cycling/"
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- 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
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- http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com
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DUTCH ID - the best electric bike?
Posted on April 21, 2013 at 11:51pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
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 2 Likes
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,…
Continue AUSTRALIA'S TOP 50 RIDES
Posted on March 13, 2013 at 5:13pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
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/
THE ART OF CYCLING
Posted on October 29, 2012 at 9:58am 5 Comments 0 Likes
Why is there something intrinsically funny about a bike when it's used as art? The internet is fully of witty images:…
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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