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Merida and Orbea Confirmed for Micromobility Expo
Sydney, NSW Exhibitor confirmations for the 2022 Micromobility Conference & Expo have reached a crescendo, with Australia’s largest bicycle company, Advance Traders Australia, Melbourne distributor BikeBox and surf and lifestyle brand Ben Buckler Boards signing up to be part of the expo. Brisbane-based wholesaler Advance Traders Australia will have a selection of its e-bike brands…
Flock Light Using Rider Motion to Save Lives
Melbourne, Victoria A Melbourne start-up developing a revolutionary new bike taillight will be looking to make valuable industry connections when it participates in the 2022 Micromobility Conference & Expo. Project Flock recently officially launched the world’s first ‘bio-motion’ rear bike light, which directs light onto the rider’s legs to make them easier to see and…
Aboriginal Cycling Hero to Headline Luminaries Awards Dinner
Mimili, SA Indigenous health care worker, marathon runner and cycling role model, Zibeon Fielding – the 2020 SA Young Australian of the Year – will be a keynote speaker at this year’s Cycling Luminaries Awards, being held in conjunction with the 2022 Micromobility Conference & Expo. As a health professional in his community at Mimili,…
Brisbane Trial Further Integrates Scooters With Public Transport
Brisbane, Queensland Scooter share companies Beam Mobility and Neuron Mobility are part of a new Brisbane trail to further integrate e-scooters and public transport. The trial, starting this month, allows Beam and Neuron scooters to start and end trips at designated parking hubs around Buranda, Greenslopes and Holland Park West busway stations. To support the…
Operators Sought for New Sydney End-of-Trip Facilities
Sydney, NSW The City of Sydney is calling for operators to manage two end-of-trip facilities for bike riders in the city centre. A new underground cycling facility has been created within Lendlease’s 53-storey tower development near Circular Quay. The Salesforce Tower development at 180 George Street also includes new community infrastructure, a business innovation space,…
Electric Riders Ready to Spark United Front for Small Devices
Sydney, NSW A fledging lobby group focused on the legalisation and promotion of electric skateboards and other small e-mobility devices is calling for a united front by industry to help take control of public dialogue and future policy about the sector. Electric Riders Australia, formed early last year, is participating in next week’s Micromobility Conference…
NSW Rail Trails on Track Following Legislation Change
Sydney, NSW NSW is poised to gain a rapid succession of new rail trails over the next few years, in the wake of recent legislative changes to remove a major obstacle to converting disused rail corridors into cycling and walking trails, according to Australia’s peak rail trails advocacy group. “Hopefully within five years we could…
Join Us For Social Drinks
Sydney, NSW If you’re based in Sydney or arriving the day before the Micromobility Conference & Expo, you’re welcome to join us for informal drinks and chat on Thursday evening 24th November. The Regent Redfern, close to Redfern Railway Station, will host the social drinks from 5.30pm. This is a completely informal, non-sponsored, social event.…
Here’s Some Highlights You Can See at the Micromobility Conference & Expo
Sydney, NSW With just one week until the inaugural Micromobility Conference & Expo, here’s a recap of recent news about just some of the attractions to see and experience: Long-standing industry commentator and visionary in e-mobility, Oliver Bruce, will reveal why micromobility is fast approaching its “iPhone moment” as a major transportation force. The NZ…
Hard Graft Takes Hodge to Cycling’s Pinnacle
Canberra, ACT Stephen Hodge was one of the first Australian riders to make a name for themselves at the Tour de France and he’s gone on to become arguably the nation’s most important lobbyist for cycling. Stephen is the only professional lobbyist in the halls of Federal Parliament to be dedicated entirely to ensuring cycling…