Features
Our micromobility Features are typically longer form articles than are less time-sensitive that Latest News.
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…
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…
Green Giant Celebrates Half a Century
Taichung, Taiwan Giant Group celebrated its 50th anniversary last month with a series of events held at the company’s global headquarters in the Central Taiwan Science Park and a strong focus on sustainability. Giant Group CEO Young Liu used the anniversary celebrations to launch the group’s future ESG (environmental, social and governance) strategy Cycling for…
Dealer Back-up Drives VelectriX Growth
~ Sponsored Content ~ Necessity isn’t just the mother of invention. It can also be the foundation of some very astute business decisions. Sunshine Coast bike store owner Daniel Whiting launched his own e-bike brand, VelectriX, in 2013 when he couldn’t find the right stock to fill an important niche in his stores. “We started…
World Changing Events by the Light of Day
Chicago, US Welcome to the latest instalment of transcripts from our influencers! podcasts, talking to people making a major difference to cycling or micromobility in Australia and around the world. This issue we explore the history and inspirations behind global components giant SRAM, by talking to co-founder FK Day. FK opens up about SRAM’s origins…
Technology Solutions Plotting a Safer Path for Micromobility
Sydney, NSW A new safe cycle route algorithm and mobile app, developed in Victoria, is enabling riders to find the safest, easiest or most direct way to get to their destinations. Intelematics, a technology and mobility solutions enterprise owned by the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV), developed the algorithm and ridePlan app in collaboration…
Letter From America: Infrastructure Over Subsidies for Cycling Boost
Santa Fe, US Letter From America is a monthly feature in our other publication, The Latz Report. It focuses on the issues within the US bike industry this month covered a topic very close to the heart of micromobility, and likely to inspire debate, so we thought we would include this instalment in the Micromobility…
Liggett Handballs to Keenan and … the Rest is Cycling History
Melbourne, Victoria Welcome to the next instalment of transcripts from our influencers! podcasts, talking to people making a major difference to cycling or micromobility in Australia and around the world. With Series 1 of influencers! podcasts wrapped up, our transcripts series has reached our interview with one of the most recognised voices in Australian cycling…
Ian Ross Resigns as ACT Pedal Power CEO
Canberra, ACT The ACT’s peak cycling advocacy organisation is looking for a new chief officer, after its current CEO, Ian Ross, announced his departure this month. After nearly five years at the helm of ACT Pedal Power, Ian is leaving in October to pursue a challenging new role with Hartley Lifecare, a Canberra-based not-for-profit organisation…
Riese & Müller CEO Steps Down for Innovation Focus
Darmstadt, Germany The CEO of one of Europe’s most enduring and important players in micromobility, Riese & Müller, has stepped down from executive duties to focus more on innovation and product development. Markus Riese, who co-founded the e-bike specialist company in Germany almost 30 years ago, last month announced he was relinquishing the top executive…