Hubtiger a Digital Game Changer for Workshop Admin

Hubtigers' workshop scheduling software is a gamechanger for workshop mechanics. Photo: Supplied

~ Sponsored Content ~ Technology company Hubtiger is helping bike stores elevate and modernise the administration of their workshops to a standard that matches the rest of their operation. Its ground-breaking online business management software, finally providing a solution designed specifically for bike shops, is quickly developing a following in Australasia. A total of 120…

How the Stars Aligned for e-Bikes in 2021

Urban e-bikes were among the industry’s greatest growth markets in 2021 and are tipped to experience the highest escalation of sales in the next few years. An expanding array of modern and elegant designs will help boost their popularity among consumers.

Wollongong, NSW 2021 might well have been the most important year in the emergence of e-bikes. Continued sales growth, escalating technological advancements, corporate investment, infrastructure progress and global recognition of their importance to improve our quality of life all combined in an almost perfect storm for the e-bike industry. The validity of this assessment will…

We’re Launching an Exciting New Major Event

This oval shaped amphitheatre will be one of several test tracks at the Micromobility Expo. The Queen Elizabeth Stand in the background will host both the expo and conference.

Randwick, NSW We’re launching a major new annual event that we’ll be running for the first time this year. We’ve signed a two year agreement with Interpoint Events, a leading Sydney-based events company to collaborate on running the Micromobility Conference and Expo. Interpoint Events is one of Australia’s leading event organisers and part of the…

Children’s Bike Imports Up, Adults Down for Current Financial Year

Children’s bike imports for the first five months of this financial year rose by 10% compared to last year’s record-breaking figures. However, adult bike imports were down by just over 20%.

Canberra, ACT Despite supply shortages, the 2020/2021 financial year was by far an all-time record for bicycle imports to Australia. But how is the current financial year faring so far? At the time of writing, we have Australian Customs import data for the first five months of the current financial year: 1st July to 30th…

Velosure – Boosted Coverage for eBikes

Purchasing an eBike is a sizable investment and one worth protecting but many regular insurance schemes won’t cover assisted bicycles.

– Sponsored Content – It may come as a surprise, but many home and contents insurance policies won’t cover the theft of an e-bike as they would a regular bicycle. Many cycling-specific policies won’t cover e-bikes either. Ebike popularity is booming but this situation means there’s a rapidly growing group of bike owners who can’t…

High Appetite for More Intelligent e-Bikes

Bosch Smart Ebike System

Leicestershire, UK Digital integration, for more ‘intelligent’ e-bikes, will be a driving force in attracting more people away from other modes of transport, according to a study from a Leicestershire university. The survey – Electric bicycles, next generation low carbon transport systems – sought to identify the integrated intelligent features most likely to encourage current…

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Wollongong, NSW Never before have the global bicycle and micromobility sectors experienced such rapid and major changes, as the world embraces them as transport solutions and escalating technologies drive their evolution. Major bike news from Australia and around the world is coming thick and fast, so from early 2022 the Micromobility Report and The Latz…

New Marketing Head to Lead Ambitious Gillett Foundation Agenda

Adam Lana - Amy Gillett Foundation, Head of Marketing

Melbourne, Victoria An Australian peak body for cycling advocacy, the Amy Gillett Foundation (AGF), is expanding its team and has appointed promotions powerhouse Adam Lana as its Head of Marketing. Foundation CEO Dan Kneipp said Mr Lana, the co-founder and former brand director of internationally successful bike manufacturer Curve Cycling, would be a crucial part…

Just Enjoy the Ride

A Serial 1 'roadie' needs the Ebike Guru

Utah, USA This hilarious video from Serial 1 by Harley Davidson, should be just what you need to relax during this busy season. Take a moment to decide if you’re a ‘roadie’ or a ‘guru’? Everyone knows the “roadie,” racing around the neighborhood in a Spandex skinsuit and shaved legs, shouting “on your left!” at…