How Sustainable are the Products You Sell?

Most of us in the bicycle industry already well understand that cycling is a sustainable mode of transport and provides positive environmental outcomes through its contribution to urban mobility and transport solutions. It is also reasonably well accepted that the bicycle brings about community cohesion and social sustainability in areas where bikes are ridden frequently…

Equipping Your Customers for Their Next Adventure

In last month’s blog, we heard from two local retailers about their identification of the need to equip local cyclists for new adventures. This month let’s delve further into what that means for you. Second waves not withstanding, travel restrictions are easing, to varying extents across the country and in different regions. Lo and behold,…

Two Dealers See Opportunities Ahead for Bicycle Tourism

By Anna Gurnhill This month I spoke with two local bike retailers about their perspectives on bicycle tourism, and what it means for their business. Phil Hopkins, Kingston Foreshore Cycles, ACT I admit, I was thrown at the outset of my chat with Phil at Kingston Foreshore Cycles when – not long into the conversation…

As We Come Out of Lockdown, Cash in on Bike Tourism!

There have been positive outcomes for cycling as a result of COVID-19, including a boom in bicycle sales and mechanical services. These have come about as a result of many factors including more people enjoying the benefits of cycling for mental and physical health, commuting and family time together; grassroots and Government initiatives to make…

Customers Who Stay Longer in Your Shop Spend More!

How do you create a welcoming space where cyclists, including bicycle tourists, will visit more frequently, stay longer and spend more? With more and more retailing being done online, there’s one thing that local bike stores can own, where the digital can’t compete – that’s creating welcoming spaces where cyclists, including bicycle tourists, want to…