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Bianchi Creates Australian Distribution Business
Effective from 1st November 2020 a newly formed entity, Bianchi Australia Pty Ltd will be taking over distribution of Bianchi Bicycles from the previous distributor, SOLA Sport. They will be based in a new head office in Sydney, NSW. In a press release, Bianchi CEO Fabrizio Scalzotto stated “The creation of Bianchi Australia will enhance…
A Metre Finally Matters in Victoria Too!
After years of lagging behind the rest of Australia, on 7th October 2020 the Victorian government has finally announced that it pass safe passing distance laws. Ironically Victoria is the home state of the Amy Gillett Foundation, which has worked solidly for 10 years to get their ‘metre matters’ campaign enshrined in legislation across every…
Cardboard Cut-out Pump Tracks!
A mountain biker based in Turin, Italy has invented a unique solution for quickly, cheaply and easily installing a pump track. Davide Reina’s goal was to come up with a modular system that was easy for home installation for those with gardens generous enough to accommodate such things, but it could likewise have larger implications…
August Import Data Shows the Depth of the Bike Shortage
Bicycle import numbers for August 2020 have now been released and they underline the relative inflexibility of the global bicycle supply chain. Only 122,581 bicycles were imported into Australia in August. This is up slightly on last year when 114,484 bikes were imported, but down on every other August for the previous decade, all the…
Eurobike Postponed… Again! Plus Other Expo Updates
Eurobike, arguably the world’s leading bicycle trade show, has been postponed for a second time. The show is traditionally held during late August/early September, but postponed until 24th to 26th November in the hope of allowing time for Covid to recede. Unfortunately, things are now getting even worse in Europe and it was inevitable that…
Brisbane CBD To Install Separated Bike Lane Trial Immediately
Over the past decade the Brisbane City Council has spent more money on cycling infrastructure than possibly any other local government in Australia. But this is not so impressive as it might sound for two key reasons. Firstly, at over 1.2 million residents, it has by far the greatest population of any Australian local government…
Bianchi to Take Over From Scott as Bike Sponsor for GreenEdge Cycling
After nine years of continuous involvement since the team’s inception, Scott will no longer be the bike sponsor of Australia’s only UCI WorldTour team, GreenEdge Cycling. In a media announcement on Monday 19th October it was announced that Bianchi would be taking over from Scott for the 2021 season and beyond. Fabrizio Scalzotto, CEO of…
Sustainable Bikes, Saddles and Helmets
By Anna Gurnhill This month we delve further into some industry initiatives that are taking place to help cycling’s contribution to environmental outcomes. This is by no means an exhaustive research or commentary on the many great things happening across this space, but highlights a few sustainable bike, saddle and helmet brands and products. Bikes…
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Uber’s Electric Dockless Bike Share System Launching in Melbourne
Melbourne is about to see 400 dockless, bright red Jump ebikes on the roads of the inner city. The city has already seen several failed bikeshare schemes, so upon hearing news of the new scheme, perhaps unsurprisingly, the comments from members of Melbourne’s general public were mainly negative or at lest sceptical. However share ebikes…