I normally commut on small quiet roads but i am just changing job and i have to cycle all the way through Newcastle to the Metrocentre. I am going to dread it.
http://www.uk-cycling.org
http://www.uk-cycling.org
Commutting through Newcastle City
- Thread starter stopher83
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fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
You should be able to find a 'quiet' route
snorri
Legendary Member
- Location
- East coast, up a bit.
stopher83 said:
http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/core.nsf/a/cyclelanes?opendocument
The council claim to be providing cycle routes, phone them and see what they have to offer.
Also, have a look for this book in your local library, or better still, buy a copy and read it. This will give you good tips and boost your confidence.
http://www.transportbookshop.co.uk/...-safe-cycling-for-adults--children-1858-p.asp
Wolf04
New Member
- Location
- Wallsend on Tyne
Where is your starting point?
Rhythm Thief
Veteran
You'll be fine, once you get into it. I went from commuting over 25 miles of quiet Shropshire lanes to eighteen miles of Black Country main roads and dual carriageways. It's actually really exhilerating when you get used to mixing with the "hard" traffic. The trick is to be assertive and confident - always claim your road space - and try and match the speed of the motorised traffic as closely as possible. But it's easier than it looks, honest. Let us know how you get on.
BentMikey
Rider of Seolferwulf
- Location
- South London
I love riding in London traffic. It's fun and exhilarating, and relatively safe too.
I think of more fun things to do be doing rather than cycle through london. Probably after getting used to it i might start to like it.
http://www.uk-cycling.org
http://www.uk-cycling.org
BentMikey
Rider of Seolferwulf
- Location
- South London
It's all a matter of expectation, training and/or experience. Once you know how to ride there it's awesome!!
I'll second the recommendation for cyclecraft by John Franklin, it's a very good book.
I'll second the recommendation for cyclecraft by John Franklin, it's a very good book.
Origamist
Legendary Member
I'd also recommend Robert Hurst's: The Art of Urban Cycling - Lessons from the Street. It is primarily aimed at a US audience, but most of his cycling guidance and insight is trans-national.
http://www.amazon.com/Art-Urban-Cycling-Lessons-Street/dp/0762727837
http://www.amazon.com/Art-Urban-Cycling-Lessons-Street/dp/0762727837
Wolf04
New Member
- Location
- Wallsend on Tyne
stopher83 said:
You have more potential routes than you could shake a stick at!
1. Follow the river using Howdon road/Walker road/City Road
2. Cross the river using the pedestrian/cycle tunnel and make your way to the Metro Centre missing out Newcastle altogether.
3. Head north and then use the Coast road into Newcastle , there are cycle paths on both sides.
If you follow the advice about confident riding and good positioning you will be fine.
Enjoy
Cheers. Thanks for the info. I have just moved back to newcastle so i am still unsure on cycle routes. How long do you recon it would take to cycle it??
http://www.uk-cycing.org
http://www.uk-cycing.org
