Melbourne
Chain of Events Attracts New Omnium Distributor
Melbourne, Victoria Danish cargo bike specialist Omnium is about to gain a much greater prominence in Australia, with former architect Ben Kampschoer drawn to become its national distributor. A long sequence of serendipity has led Ben to establish Omnium Cargo Australia, with his first shipment of bikes soon to depart Taiwan. Based in Victoria, he…
Banking on a Unified Peak Cycling Body
Melbourne, Victoria Welcome to Episode 3 of transcripts from our influencers! podcasts, talking to people making a major difference to cycling or micromobility in Australia and around the world. We’re looking back at the influencers! interviews we’ve done over the past 12 months and this issue we’re featuring Melbourne’s Steven Drake, who headed a massive…
ScootSafe Digital Academy Launched by Neuron Mobility
Melbourne, Victoria Prominent share service operator Neuron Mobility has launched the industry’s first digital riding school, building upon the in-person ScootSafe events it has been running throughout Australia. The ScootSafe Academy interactive digital riding school was launched last month, in consultation with the Australian Road Safety Foundation, to achieve safer use of share service e-bikes…
A Right Charlie to Foster Victorian Cycling
Melbourne, Victoria Welcome to Episode 2 of transcripts from our influencers! podcasts, talking to people making a major difference to cycling or micromobility in Australia and around the world. We’re looking back at the interviews we’ve done over the past 12 months and today we’re featuring Melbourne-based Charlie Farren, who has spent a lifetime cycling…
Mate Rates for Fashion Infiltration
Melbourne, Victoria. A new Melbourne-based e-bike venture is about to create an unprecedented nexus between cycling and fashion. As part of MateBike Australia’s launch last month, the company has signed up with a major online fashion retailer. “If it works as well as we think it will … this will definitely make a difference to…
Show of Strength to Protect Bike Lanes
Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne cyclists and bike advocacy groups have come out in force to oppose what they saw as a major threat to the roll-out of separated cycleways in the city centre. A total of 1,145 submissions were received and a succession of around 40 cycling supporters spoke at a City of Melbourne meeting last…
Arts Museum Executive is New Bicycle Network CEO
Melbourne, Victoria Accountant and experienced government executive Alison McCormack has been confirmed as the new CEO of Victorian-based advocacy group Bicycle Network. “She has probably got more women riding bikes than anyone else I can think of in many years of community activism.” Alison has held numerous senior leadership roles at the State Government’s flagship…
Hollows Foundation Partnership Inspired By Personal Insight
Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne-based e-bike importer TEBCO has announced a partnership with the Fred Hollows Foundation, inspired by managing director Tony Morgan’s personal experience with restorative eye surgery. “The gift of sight is quite precious to me personally. I was born with cataracts on both eyes.” TEBCO has pledged to provide $25 to the foundation for…
Motoring Lobby Group Supports Cycling Incentives in Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria Victoria’s peak motoring advocacy group has posted an article promoting the benefits of more Melburnians commuting by bike – countering claims that cycling infrastructure is impeding traffic flows in the city centre. As the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive, Paul Guerra, continues his calls for some of Melbourne’s inner city…
Victoria Expands Cycling Education for School Children
Melbourne, Victoria Victoria’s Bike Ed program for school children has been modernised and expanded to cover a much broader age spectrum. The updated version, now incorporating detailed lesson plans, modern animated and real-life videos, was launched to coincide with national Ride2SchoolDay in March. Bike Ed was previously offered to Grade 5 and 6 students but…