Posts by Phil Latz
Goodyear Launches Full Bicycle Tyre Range into Australia
– Sponsored Content – Goodyear is without doubt one of the world’s most famous tyre brands. It was founded in 1898, employs approximately 54,000 people worldwide and has annual sales of over A$22 billion. Most people would associate Goodyear with motor car tyres and quite possibly motor racing in particular, but a lesser known fact…
Last Chance for You to Complete Vital Survey!
If you’re the owner or manager of an Australian bicycle retail store here is a unique opportunity for you to help our entire industry get a better understanding of the current status and challenges facing our industry. Bicycle Industries Australia (BIA) is conducting a survey of Australian bike shops which will reveal a host of…
Tour Down Under Expo Visitor Numbers Down – According to Exhibitors
Every January since it began in 1999, the Santos Tour Down Under has turned Victoria Square in the heart of Adelaide into a unique Tour Village. Members of the public can watch every stage live on big screen TV’s, enjoy a range of food and drink offerings, visit the mechanic’s pit area after each stage…
Customers Literally Move a Bike Shop… By Bike!
Premier Joins Bicycle Express’ Expansion Celebrations
What was already one of Australia’s largest bike shops has just expanded by a further 50% in floor area. South Australian Premier Steven Marshall was one of a large crowd on hand to celebrate the newly expanded and upgraded Bicycle Express store on Halifax Street in the city centre of Adelaide during an event that…
Specialized to Donate $150,000 for Bushfire Relief
Each year Specialized produce a limited edition Tour Down Under Collection. But this year’s media release included a remarkably generous donation announcement. The release explained, “This year’s collection has been inspired by the speed and colour of the Australian Budgie – an Allez Sprint Disc, Evade and Prevail helmets, S-Works 7 Shoes, even socks and…
PSI Cycling Becomes Exclusive Distributor for Goodyear Bicycle Tyres
On 23rd January PSI Cycling announced that it had reached an exclusive agreement to distribute Goodyear Bicycle Tyres in Australia, with product becoming available prior to the end of January 2020. The Goodyear name first appeared on a bicycle tyre in 1898 — Goodyear’s very first tyre. 120 years later, Goodyear is now introducing a…
Bikecorp Becomes Exclusive Distributor of Profile Design and Bellwether
From January 2020, Bike Corp will taking over Profile Design and Bellwether Clothing as the new exclusive Australian distributor. As of 27th January, Bikecorp will partially be able to fulfil orders from both Profile Design and Bellwether and is hoping that the transfer of previous distributor TMO’s stock will be complete soon after that. Profile…
New Directors and Chair Elected at BIA AGM
On Thursday 23rd January, Bicycle Industries Australia (BIA) held its annual general meeting during the Tour Down Under in Adelaide. BIA represents Australia’s bicycle industry across a wide range of collective issues including Australian Standards as they relate to bicycles, helmets and other key product categories, tariffs, bicycle mechanics training and other issues. Executive Officer…
ACT Government Legalises e-Scooters
Although they are in widespread use e-scooters are not actually legal in some Australian states. But just before Christmas, the Australian Capital Territory became the latest jurisdiction to legalise them. “Many ACT residents are keen to take advantage of e-scooters and similar e-mobility devices. I’m pleased to announce that these devices will be legal for…