Australia
Four More Stores in Giant Network
Melbourne, Victoria Australia’s network of Giant Stores (GS) has expanded by four so far this year, with three NSW shops joining the ranks and another in Queensland. Brisbane’s Giant Redlands Bay is set to become only the third GS to start from scratch, when it opens its doors this month. The store will be the…
Bicycle Imports Still Near Record Levels
Canberra, ACT Australia’s bike import figures for 2021/22 appear set to remain near the lofty numbers set during last year’s record-breaking period. While import data for June 2022 is yet to confirmed, figures for the previous 11 months are enough to confirm the 2021/22 financial year will finish second only to the previous financial year’s…
Nominations Open for Cycling Luminaries Awards
Sydney, NSW Nominations for the 2022 Cycling Luminaries Awards opened this week to celebrate the people, places and programs that get people riding bikes in Australia. This year’s award winners will be announced at a gala dinner at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on 25th November, as part of the inaugural Australian Micromobility Conference, an event…
Bikecorp Has Right Ingredients as Ems Distributor
Melbourne, Victoria Bikecorp has been appointed as Australia’s distributor for NZ nutrition brand Em’s. Em’s is a well-established brand in NZ, where its products are made according to recipes originally developed by nutritionist Emily Miazga, a three-time winner of the country’s prestigious Coast to Coast World Longest Day multisport adventure race. Em’s was recently purchased…
Compassionate Trans-Australia Ride Seeks Industry Support
Perth, WA A team of 27 amateur riders is preparing to cycle the full width of Australia to help release children from poverty, and bike industry members are being invited to assist their campaign. Their 4,181km journey, from west to east, will raise money and awareness to help children around the world who live in…
Last Legs for Cannibal
Tweed Heads, NSW NSW Far North Coast cycling and triathlon apparel manufacturer Cannibal Australia is winding up its operations after 33 years in the industry. Founder and CEO Glenn Forbes announced last month he had made a sudden decision to wrap up the company, attributing the decision to the overwhelming presence of ‘social media brands’…
Kickstarting Bike Careers for Youth on the Spectrum
Melbourne, Victoria Australia’s first bicycle mechanic course specifically for youth with autism will soon launch in Melbourne, in combination with a new specialist mountain bike store. The Kicker Project will provide mechanic courses for neurodiverse people aged 16 and over, to give them career options and help address a shortage of mechanics in the bike…
Major Car Dealership Makes Significant Move into LEV’s
Brisbane, Queensland Spanning more than 75 years, Bartons Motor Group has steadily grown from a small workshop to one of the largest family-owned car dealerships in Queensland, selling multiple car brands through a range of dealerships. In many ways, its company history is similar to other car dealerships around Australia, building upon decades as a…
Mate Rates for Fashion Infiltration
Melbourne, Victoria A new Melbourne-based e-bike venture is about to create an unprecedented nexus between cycling and fashion. As part of MateBike Australia’s launch last month, the company has signed up with a major online fashion retailer. Mate this week became the first e-bike brand to be sold on leading Australian online fashion and lifestyle…
Adelaide Urban Bike Specialist up for Sale
Adelaide, South Australia Adelaide’s leading commuter and urban bike specialist, Treadly Bike Store, is on the market, as founder and co-owner Sam Neeft looks to recharge his batteries and spend more time with his young family. After more than a decade building the business into an integrated part of the city’s urban and adventure cycling…