Santini Partners Amy Gillett Foundation

Two people riding on road at night

Melbourne, Victoria Cycling garment manufacturer Santini and advocacy organisation The Amy Gillett Foundation have joined forces to foster safer cycling. As part of the partnership, Santini Australia released a limited-edition reflective cycling kit for last month’s Amy’s Gran Fondo. Designed in Australia in collaboration with the Amy Gillet Foundation, the jersey is a distinctive bright…

Huge Interest in the Stratospheric Top End of Handmade Market

Above view shot of opening night at the annual Handmade Bicycle Show Australia

Williamstown, Victoria If you added up the production of every hand maker of bicycles in Australia it would probably still only amount to a fraction of 1% of the total Australian bicycle market, by volume. But that doesn’t stop people coming in their thousands to see the annual Handmade Bicycle Show Australia (HBSA). They come…

Better Formulas Drive Beta Fuel Popularity

Cyclist consuming SiS sports nutrition

~ Sponsored Content ~ Science in Sport’s newest nutrition range, its Beta Fuel Dual Source Energy Gel, had a perfect launch when multiple Grand Tour winner Chris Froome used it to fuel his memorable 80km solo breakaway victory in the 2018 Giro d’ Italia. SiS was supplying Team Sky (now Ineos Grenadiers) with the product…

Lofty Standards Driven by Performance Not Fashion

Young person mountain biking

~ Sponsored Content ~ Italian apparel and protective clothing brand Alpinestars is focused purely on what makes riders faster and safer. It works hand-in-hand with many of the world’s fastest athletes in a ‘race on Sunday, innovate on Monday’ approach to develop the best apparel and safety equipment for riders of all abilities. Emboldened by…

Reynolds – Reputation & All-Road Reliability

Reynolds Bicycle Wheel

~ Sponsored Content ~ With 70 years of experience in carbon manufacturing as well as good exposure through OEM spec and elite rider sponsorship, Reynolds is stacked with credibility when it comes to composite wheels. BikeSportz is the official Australian distributor and they hold good stock across the board; from their wide-trail MTB wheels to…

Raising the Dirt on Campagnolo’s Purist Reputation

Pile of bicycle parts

~ Sponsored Content ~ Few brands conjure notions of road cycling purist quite like Campagnolo. However, its reputation for quality and prestige is expanding beyond tarmac aficionados, with the company releasing its first gravel wheels and group set. The Ekar group set, named after a climb close to Campagnolo’s headquarters in Italy, has burst onto…

Hope Quality, Maximum Value

Hope Fortus wheel

~ Sponsored Content ~ When it comes to MTB components, you’ll be hard pressed to find a name with better brand credibility than Hope. What may come as a surprise is the competitive pricing that’s offered within the Hope range; something that’s demonstrated perfectly by their Fortus wheels. These tubeless compatible wheels are machine built…

BBB Helmets – Stock-up for Summer

BBB Helmet

~ Sponsored Content ~ Summer is looming, and with longer daylight hours and more ride-friendly weather, it’s prime-time to stock-up and capture those extra sales. With six key models in their summer line-up, BBB has a varied range that covers just about all bases; from youth to commuter, MTB to performance road. This range shares…

Santini – Premium Italian Gear for Your Store

Cyclist wearing Santini

~ Sponsored Content ~ From as far back as the 1960s, Santini has been synonymous with premium cycle clothing. This classic Italian brand has been an innovator from the outset and was one of the first to introduce lycra to cycling shorts and the anti-bacterial chamois in 1976. Their clothing has been absolute legends of…

BikeSportz – Dialled Dirt Division

MTB riding downhill

~ Sponsored Content ~ Covering a broad range of MTB component categories, BikeSportz has partnered with brands that allow them to cater for everyone; from entry level shredders to cashed-up enthusiasts. From pedals to saddles, cranks and clothing, BikeSportz has a comprehensive range of gear to meet your customers’ mountain bike needs. Their pedal line-up…