Features
Our micromobility Features are typically longer form articles than are less time-sensitive that Latest News.
Laptop Batteries the Key to Kenyan Electric Bike Business
Nairobi, Kenya A Kenyan physics teacher has adapted old laptop batteries to continue powering his e-bike and has turned the innovation into a flourishing business. Paul Waweru turned to laptop batteries when his e-bike stopped working and, unable to source a replacement, he was unable to travel to work. “Nobody was selling electric bikes in…
Major Changes to Micromobility Conference & Expo for 2023
Sydney, NSW Major changes have been announced for the Micromobility Conference & Expo, after the inaugural event was held at Sydney’s Royal Randwick Racecourse last November. The 2022 event was a collaboration between Bicycle Lane P/L, which owned and ran the Micromobility Conference, and Interpoint Events P/L, which owned and ran the Micromobility Expo. Interpoint…
New Recycling Service for Sydney Bike Shops
Sydney, NSW A new recycling service for bicycle tyres, tubes, metal and e-waste was launched in Sydney last month, with 10 retailers signed up as its initial customers. Revolve ReCYCLE started rolling out its collection bins in mid-January and is inviting other Sydney businesses to sign up to its bike shop waste minimisation service. The…
Engineering School Puts Infrastructure on Course for Better Cycleways
~ Sponsored Content ~ Cycleway design in Australia will be boosted by a new professional development course launched recently by the University of New South Wales as part of its new Australian Graduate School of Engineering (AGSE). UNSW recently developed the Active Transport: Cycleways Design course, which is the first of its kind in Australia.…
Opening the Floodgates to Highlight Imbalance Endangering Cyclists
Ontario, Canada Canadian Tom Flood made a huge impact with his presentation at last month’s Micromobility Conference & Expo in Sydney. The man behind the powerful messages and images is revealed in this issue of our influencers! transcripts, as we continue to look back at Series 1 of the influencers! podcast series. Tom worked in…
Cycling Groups Prominent at Teal’s Climate Summit
Bondi Beach, NSW Allegra Spender is one of the ‘Teal Independents’ that swept into office at the most recent federal election. She is the Federal Member for Wentworth, a seat previously held by two keen cyclists, Dave Sharma and former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Wentworth, arguably Australia’s wealthiest electorate, covers Sydney’s eastern harbourside and beachside…
80th Birthday Cycle Across Australia a Gift for Active Transport
Perth, WA One of the great benefits of modern e-bikes is their capacity to keep older people riding, helping them stay active and connected. But despite their rapidly advancing technology, their improved power assistance and the greater distances they can cover, few people would seriously consider riding an e-bike from one side of Australia to…
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…