Newcastle has some of most enjoyable cycle paths in the state, why not take advantage of them!

The New South Wales government has set up a website called BicycleInfo, essentially created to promote cycling throughout the state. It includes information on cycling in general, as well as tips, events, and cycleways.

The website can be found here:
http://bicycleinfo.nsw.gov.au/index.html

In addition to BicyleInfo, the Newcastle Council has also created a section on their website called RouteMaps, essentially full of specific maps to the Hunter Valley, Newcastle CBD, and surrounding suburbs.

Once on RouteMap website to find a map, click the suburb map and then select the correct location of your route. From there you can focus more directly on a specific suburb.

The website can be found here:
http://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/council/community_consultation/public_exhibitions/public_exhibitions2/draft_newcastle_cycling_strategy_and_action_plan/cycle_routes_maps

Finally, one of our favourites is RideTheCity. Whilst still in it’s initial stages, Ride The City is in a similar format to Google Maps.  Type your starting point and destination into the search box and the best cycling route will be calculated for you.

The website can be found here:
http://ridethecity.com/newcastle

All of these maps can be easily printed and are a great idea to be kept in your backpack or toolkit.

Annually, Bicycle New South Wales runs the wheelie awards, promoted to encourage cycling through the state.

This year, the Fernleigh Cycling Track won the ‘Best Cycling Infrastructure’ award, cutting above Sydney Olympic Park and Botanical Gardens Cycle Way, who were among numerous other runners up for the award.

Also placed this year was Hadley Cycles, runners up for the ‘Best Bicycle Retailer’ in New South Wales. On behalf of all the staff at Hadley Cycles we would like to thank all of our loyal customers, as your local support continues to help us improve our quality and service!

Happy Cycling!

As used by the RaboBank ProTour Team, the TCR Advanced SL 0 is dripping in excellence and innovation.

Trickled in revolutionary technology, masses of super-light carbon fibre, and glazed in an amazing custom paint-job, the RaboBank SL 0 Team provides a super-stiff, super-fast platform for high level performance.

The stiffness from the frame is aided by Giant’s new Overdrive 1 and Overdrive 2 system.  Utilising an oversized head tube and bottom bracket, this latest technology fundamentally transfers the power created directly to the ground in addition to improving steering precision by 40%.

At $5999 rrp, the RaboBank Team is the lightest and stiffest bike EVER produced from Giant, weighing in at 6.8kg (without pedals).

The RaboBank Team is fitted out with a complete Dura-Ace Groupset, Dura-Ace C50 Clincher Wheels wrapped in Vittoria Open Corsa Evo Slicks, as well as Pro Vibe High Modulus Carbon Bars.

Adding to this, the frame incorporates Giant’s new RideSense Innovation. This is an inbuilt ANT+ sensor that computes the speed and cadence of the bike when linked with you cycling computer alike the range from Giant, Garmin, and Polar. This sensor is built into the rear chain-stay, providing a clean and practical alternative to bulky sensors and magnets whilst additionally providing accurate speed and cadence readings. 

RideSense

Irrespective whether you’re an elite cyclist or just love the rush cycling in general, it is easy to appreciate the aesthetic qualities and ground-breaking technology used by Giant in the RaboBank Team Edition bike.