Posts by Phil Latz
Seven Wholesalers Share Their Personal Impacts of Covid-19
On Thursday 9th April we sent a six question survey out to a range of wholesalers throughout Australia. We stated up front that anything they wrote could be published and that we also required their personal and company name. This last requirement in particular may have deterred some from responding, so we’d particularly like to…
Here Are Five Reasons Why Covid-19 Represents an Opportunity for Our Industry
Launching Today! Our New YouTube Channel Aims to Help Your Business
A personal note from Phil Latz, Publisher of The Latz Report. Today I’m launching our new Latz Report YouTube Channel. Initially we’ll be posting a new video once per fortnight, which will possibly increase to weekly in future. If you’re looking for cute cats, funniest home videos or whatever else gets the most clicks on…
Eight Ways to Build the Bicycle Community During COVID-19
Create and share video content to help people get out and ride (e.g., how to change a flat; basic maintenance, keeping tires inflated, etc.) Host virtual happy hours to bring people who love bicycling together (Google hangouts, Skype, GoToMeeting, Zoom, etc.); consider a topic of the day Share a daily video featuring products and/or apparel…
Australian Bicycle Imports Down for Jan, Feb 2020
In February 2020 a total of 45,232 bicycles were imported into Australia, this was the lowest February total for any of the past 10 years. By comparison, in February 2019 70,184 bicycles were imported. The Australian Customs data of course does not give any insight as to how much of this drop was due to…
Cities Around the World are Becoming More Cycling Friendly to Combat Covid-19
As each day passes and the covid-19 pandemic worsens more and more examples are emerging of cities that are becoming more cyclists and pedestrian friendly to help combat the virus. It’s rapidly becoming apparent to many of those in authority around the world that cycling offers multiple benefits. These include much needed physical exercise and…
Over 100 Prominent Australian Thought Leaders Call for More Cycling
On Thursday 23rd April, over 100 Australian health and transport experts called on decision makers to enact urgent measures to support safe walking and cycling and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can see their letter here. The Australian Government has recognised the importance of remaining physically active during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has…
Strong Cycling Activity in Canberra
Canberra cycle shops have reported a surge in bike sales in recent weeks as people try to keep up fitness in the age of coronavirus, lockdowns and social distancing. Managing director of Pushys in Fyshwick, Shane Wolki, said after a quiet start to the year following smoke haze and bushfires, interest in cycling had shot…
Keeping the Good Oil Flowing During the Pandemic
Queensland based Owen Matthews is founder and product developer of Australian made lubricants, degreasers and other chemical based products Ride Mechanic. Owen is the only Australian bicycle industry member we’re aware of that also has a PhD in chemistry and has a wide range of professional and consultancy experience in industrial chemistry. “March was pretty…
European Bicycle Factories Starting to Reopen
In late March Pon Bike announced that they were halting production at their Derby Cycle factory in Cloppenburg Germany until at least 17th April. However they would still be delivering bicycles that they had in stock. As at 20th April, there had still been no announcement as to when production would resume. Other European factories…