Rob Eva Retires After Over 25 Years Leading SRAM Australia

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Warburton, Vic One of the best known faces, and voices… in the Australian bicycle industry is retiring on Friday 15th December after a lifetime of deep immersion in all aspects of cycling. When I first started Bicycling Australia magazine, Rob featured prominently as a mountain bike racer, including our front cover photo in late 1993…

GPI Apollo Enters Exclusive Distribution Partnership with FLR

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Melbourne, Victoria GPI Apollo and FLR cycling shoes have just announced an exclusive partnership for Australian distribution. FLR which as Israeli based global brand, has been distributed previously in Australia, but not for some time. Stock has already landed with key price points starting at $99.95 RRP in road, MTB and freeride categories with very…

Why Won’t Shimano Open an Account for my Bike Shop?

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Brunswick, Vic To whom it may concern, I’m the recent new owner of a small service and repairs focused bike shop in Brunswick, Melbourne called Sunup Cycles. I wanted to reach out so that you might pass on a warning to other small shops or individuals considering investing in a new bicycle retail and/or repairs…

Inside Australia’s Largest New Bike Shop

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Lilydale, Victoria The Latz Report recently wrote about Yarra Valley Cycles purchasing a 1,500 square metre premises to be transformed into one of Australia’s largest bike shops. On 13th September, we had the chance to visit the almost completed store to take photos and interview co-owner Ash Swann. Lilydale is 42km east of the Melbourne…

Final Days for Retailer Recycling Survey

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Melbourne, Victoria Bike retailers have one more week to complete Bicycle Industries Australia’s survey on the recycling habits of stores throughout Australia. The survey is the latest initiative by BIA’s newly formed Sustainability Committee, comprising delegates throughout the industry, and asks retailers whether they recycle products such as batteries, tyres, oils, frames and cardboard. BIA…

Santini Partners Amy Gillett Foundation

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Melbourne, Victoria Cycling garment manufacturer Santini and advocacy organisation The Amy Gillett Foundation have joined forces to foster safer cycling. As part of the partnership, Santini Australia released a limited-edition reflective cycling kit for last month’s Amy’s Gran Fondo. Designed in Australia in collaboration with the Amy Gillet Foundation, the jersey is a distinctive bright…

Second Eastern Conquest for WA Mobility Assist Specialist

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Melbourne, Victoria A WA e-bike importer and retailer with a focus on mobility assist vehicles is preparing to open its first outlet in the eastern States. Future Bicycle Innovations has been operating its eBikers store in Fremantle for 16 years and has purchased the iBikes store in Melbourne as a platform for its eastern seaboard…

Melbourne Mum’s World First Secures Heads and Bikes

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Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne mum Lisa Cotton has created the first commercially available bicycle helmet with a built-in secure bike lock – inspired by her own experiences during Covid lockdowns. Her Headlokt helmet was launched with its official website last month, with pre-orders now available.   “We have worked really hard to keep the helmet lightweight…

TRAFFIC Ready to KRUSH European Bike Cleaning Market

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Mansfield, Victoria Australian-made MTB cleaning product brand KRUSH has moved into the European market, following a new distribution partnership with German-based company TRAFFIC DISTRIBUTION. KRUSH, a family-owned enterprise from Victoria’s high country, produces a range of bike wash, degreasers and lubricants for MTB and gravel bikes. It began with its KRUSH Premium Bike Wash and…