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Gravel Keeps Urban Eurobike Focused on Sporty Cycling
Frankfurt, Germany Gravel bikes are set to take a greater prominence at the world’s biggest bicycle trade fair, Eurobike 2022, balancing the event’s shift this year from its former country setting to the urban surrounds of Frankfurt. Organisers have indicated the move to Frankfurt will coincide with an increased emphasis on “the new dynamics of…
BikeExchange CEO Resigns Amid Multiple Challenges
Sydney, NSW BikeExchange co-founder Sam Salter has temporarily stepped into the company’s CEO role, following the abrupt resignation of Mark Watkin from the position. The Melbourne-based company last week issued a statement announcing Mark was stepping down, effective immediately, but would remain with the company in the short term to ensure a smooth handover. “As…
Knog Celebrates Two Shining Decades of Being Different and Unboring
Melbourne, Victoria A global ground breaker in bicycle lighting and accessory design, Melbourne’s Knog, this month celebrates its 20th anniversary – two decades of shaking things up and generating its share of controversy. The company has shone a path for many brands in the industry, as it has established strong markets in over 45 countries…
Dutch Cargo Appoints Manager for NZ Expansion
Auckland, NZ Dutch Cargo Bike’s expansion into NZ is well underway, with the e-bike and micromobility specialist appointing a country manager to head operations in that country. A former digital marketing manager for NZ frame manufacturer Chapter2, Chris Young, was appointed to the role for Dutch Cargo NZ in April. His recruitment has been followed…
Micromobility Conference Registrations and Call for Abstracts Now Open
Randwick, NSW The inaugural Micromobility Conference & Expo has passed two key milestones, as the Micromobility Report prepares to hold the event at Sydney’s Randwick Racecourse on 25th – 26th November. Firstly, delegate registrations are now open. Between now and 30th June, anyone who registers will receive a 20% Super Early Bird discount on whatever…
Political Parties Urged to Back Recycling Scheme for Micromobility
Sydney, NSW Australia’s political parties should commit to world-leading recycling of personal transport vehicles (PTVs) such as bicycles, e-bikes, and e-scooters, according to an unprecedented alliance of bicycle riders, manufacturers, environmentalists, fleet providers, policy experts and recyclers. On the eve of last weekend’s Federal election, the alliance of seven bike, environment and waste organisations called…
Globe Lights Specialized Path to Everyday Commuting
California, US Australian buyers will have to wait patiently to access a new commuter e-bike venture launched by Specialized this month. The new business unit, Globe, will initially focus exclusively on the US market when it starts taking orders in late 2022, and Specialized Australia has confirmed there is no identified time frame for its…
New Cinelli and Columbus Owner Pledges to Restore Brands
Milan, Italy Italian heritage brands Cinelli and Columbus are part of a business takeover by a US company with its roots in fashion and reputation for building and restoring brands. Asobi Ventures this month confirmed it has now acquired 100% of Gruppo Srl, which includes Cinelli and Columbus – two brands with a combined history…
Harley Offshoot Now Pioneering e-Bike Connectivity
Milwaukee, US The poster child of noisy motorcycles, Harley-Davidson, has continued its move into micromobility by becoming one of the first manufacturers to incorporate Google Cloud connectivity into its e-bikes. The US company’s e-bike arm, Serial 1, last week launched its second-generation CTY e-bikes with the enhanced connectivity, to capture ride data, improve security and…
Crankworx Coming to Cairns
Cairns, Queensland The world’s biggest mountain bike festival, Crankworx, has added Cairns to the event’s destinations in 2022. Smithfield Mountain Bike Park will host this year’s third stop for the Crankworx World Tour, from 5th to 9th October, giving the bike industry another major platform to promote its products and services to the Australian market.…