Australian News Briefs: Factor Bikes Eyes Australian Expansion

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Factor Bikes Eyes Australian Expansion Factor Bikes is a very high end carbon bike manufacturer owned by American Rob Gitelis and based in Taiwan. Well known for sponsoring world tour teams including currently Israel-Premier Tech, Factor launched in Australia some years ago, but is now looking to expand their profile and distribution here. With this…

$6 Million Federal Budget Boost for Amy Gillett Foundation

Amy Gillett Foundation chair Lisa Jacobs and her team are celebrating the organisation’s $6 million allocation in last month’s Federal Budget. Photo credit: Amy Gillett Foundation.

Melbourne, Victoria National cycling safety charity the Amy Gillett Foundation (AGF) received $6 million in last week’s Federal Budget, after flagging several initiatives to improve cycling infrastructure and mapping. The Melbourne-based organisation outlined four recommendations in its pre-budget submission, including updating road design guidelines, training for local decision-makers and practitioners to deliver best-practice cycling infrastructure, improved…

New Marketing Head to Lead Ambitious Gillett Foundation Agenda

Adam Lana Amy Gillett Foundation

Melbourne, VIC The Amy Gillett Foundation (AGF) is expanding its team and has appointed promotions powerhouse Adam Lana as its Head of Marketing. Foundation CEO Dan Kneipp said Mr Lana, the co-founder and former brand director of internationally successful bike manufacturer Curve Cycling, would be a crucial part of the foundation’s “ambitious new cycling safety…

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…