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Lezyne’s Cagey AirTag Solution
Frankfurt, Germany High quality accessories specialist Lezyne has unveiled its solution to attach and conceal Apple’s AirTag on bikes. The AirTag released by Apple in April 2021, uses a secure Bluetooth signal that can be detected by nearby devices through the Find My network. The location of the tag, and any item attached to it,…
Outdoor and Hunting Giant Captures Fox
California, US Fox Racing Australia has stated its operations will not be impacted by this month’s sale of its parent company to US outdoor sports and adventure company Vista Outdoors. “There is no changes or implications to FOX Racing Australia,” Fox Racing Australia general manager Todd Hickling said. “We are not looking to take on…
First Commuting Journey for Rejuvenated Mavic
Frankfurt, Germany Mavic has launched its sporty take on urban commuting, with its Speedcity wheels and helmets. Eurobike 2022 provided the first glimpse of the Speedcity range outside of France. Mavic’s International Product Line Manager, Maxime Brunand, said Speedcity is Mavic’s first foray into the commuting sector and combined a rare level of performance with…
Collaboration to Give Sustainability a Sporting Chance
Frankfurt, Germany An impromptu encounter at a Eurobike 2022 workshop has sown the seeds for greater cooperation between the bike industry and the broader sporting goods industry to boost sustainability. A workshop by the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) and Cycling Industries Europe, entitled Setting the Scene for a Sustainable Cycling Industry, outlined…
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…
How’s Business? – July 2022
Welcome to our monthly check-in with bicycle retailers across Australia and NZ.As always, in addition to asking “How’s business?” we asked a follow up question. This month’s question was, “How is your winter season shaping up compared to pre-covid winters?” Mark Wade from Pitcrew Bikes, who has two stores, to the north and south of…