Other
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…
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…
Cyclists Deaths are No Accident
MTBA Launches Bushfire Appeal for MTB Trails and Clubs
A significant number of mountain bike parks and trails have been devastated by the ongoing bushfires that have swept through Australia this summer. Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) the peak body for mountain biking activity in Australia has launched a national appeal through the Australian Sports Foundation (which provides tax deductibility) to help rebuild these trails…
Reid Cycles Launch Global Environmental Pledge
Reid Cycles is best known in Australia for their retail stores in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne of the same name that sell budget priced bicycles. But this Melbourne based business also has significant international operations. According to their website they’ve expanded into other countries including in the following order since 2014: England, New Zealand,…
Landmark NSW Rail Trail Opening Soon
A rail trail is created when abandoned rail corridors are converted into shared-use paths for walking, bike riding and sometimes horse riding. Rail trails are a proven generator of business for the bicycle industry with some popular Australian rail trails recording counts of 3,000 cyclists on long weekends. NSW currently has only 11 rail trails…
Melbourne to Install First Dutch Style Intersection
On Sunday 3rd November the Victorian state government announced a $1.6 million upgrade of cycling infrastructure for the corner of Albert and Lansdowne streets. This intersection is already very heavily used by cyclists. It’s in the inner north of the city, bordering Carlton Gardens and a few minutes from landmarks including the city centre, the…
Renowned Paralympic Cyclist Killed by Motorist
Australia’s Three Major Cycle Sport Bodies Working Towards Merger
Cycling Australia, Mountain Bike Australia and BMX Australia are well down the path of a plan to merge into a single structure called One Cycling. If the merger goes ahead, members will be able to participate in all disciplines under a single licence. The move will not only merge the three sporting bodies but also…