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Riding a bicycle evokes something quite youthful in people. In some primal way, it reconnects us with being young and knowing little of the world’s cares. This is the lifelong legacy of riding a bicycle as a child. So these past few weeks, with Australian school children on holidays, it’s delightful to see so many little people pedalling around the bike paths. Some riding with their parents, others riding with grandparents. Some riding… Read More

It began with an innocent question. “Do you want to go for a ride in the morning Gail?” “I’d love to!” We were visiting Bargara for another wedding and I’d brought my bike in the hope of some relaxing bike rides in the beautiful autumn weather. “How far do you think you can ride?” my brother asks. Now I start to wonder… what am I stepping into here and ask cautiously, noticing… Read More

A friend recently visited The Netherlands for a family reunion. Over a few weeks, he travelled to four cities and as a keen photographer (and the owner of a new bike for cycling forest trails), James was captivated by the way in which bicycles are part of everyday life.  With James’ permission, here are his observations and photographs: Netherland Bikes – A way of life for all seasons. It was so nice… Read More