Posts by Phil Latz
influencers! – F.K. Day
Of all F.K. Day’s fine attributes, one of the strongest themes that defines this interview is his genuine humility.F. K., who always goes by his initials rather than his full first name, Frederick, has far more reason to boast that most of us. But at every opportunity during this interview to take even a sliver…
influencers! – Matthew Keenan
In this entertaining interview, renowned cycling commentator Matthew Keenan will share in detail three of his secrets that have helped him become ‘The New Voice of Cycling’: ‘Volunteer for the job you want to have.’‘Infect as many people as possible with the bike bug.’‘Add value to the pictures.’ Matt also shares what life is like…
Unprecedented Investment Continues to Pour In
Wollongong NSW There has never been a time when the money tap has been flowing so freely into the bicycle and micromobility sector. Companies that are only a few years old are raising hundreds of millions of dollars, giving them notional market values measured in the billions. Rad Power USA based e-bike brand Rad Power…
Pro Micromobility Mayors Win Elections
Montreal, Canada The following article was first published by The Guardian on Friday 29th October. Since then, there have been several more key mayoral election results that the original article could only speculate upon. Therefore, at the end of this article, I’ve added an update that includes more very recent ‘pro-micromobility’ mayoral victories. Every politician…
Please Help me Celebrate 60 or Bust!
Paris Unveils Even Bolder ‘Plan Velo: Act 2’
Paris, France Paris is to increase the number of protected cycleways in the city as well as boost bicycle parking spaces, according to its new 2021-2026 cycling plan published on 21st October 2021 and billed as ‘Plan Velo: Act 2.’ Plan Velo is the existing, A$233 million cycling plan which has been getting bolder and…
850 kms of Cycleways in New Vancouver Transport Plan
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver, Canada, possibly only rivalled by Montreal, has been the leading large city in North America when it comes to not only cycling infrastructure but delivering an integrated active transportation network. On 12th October 2021 the city’s transportation operator, TransLink released a new 30 year plan which will accelerate decades of…
influencers! – Warren Salomon
Welcome to influencers! If ever anyone has earned the mantle of unsung hero, it would be Warren Salomon. Warren founded Australia’s first national general cycling magazine. He founded, grew and then donated ownership to charity, one of Australia’s largest mass participation bike rides. He led Bicycle New South Wales as both President and later CEO,…
What Are the Benefits of Micromobility?
Micromobility bikes and scooters can transport far more people at a much lower infrastructure construction and maintenance cost. The word ‘micromobility’ was only invented in 2017, but in just a few years this field, which includes e-bikes, e-scooters, bike and scooter share schemes and a range of other light electric vehicles has grown into a…
