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BIA NEWS: Cycling; Getting Australia Moving Report Launched

BIA2 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:58:24 PDT

The launch of the Cycling: Getting Australia Moving Report was held at Old Parliament House, infrastructure; safety concerns; and transport and land use policies.

BIA News: London Cyclists Benefit From Supportive Environment

BIA2 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:56:30 PDT

As a reflection of what can be done if recommendations like those above are followed London has seen a 91% increase in cycling since 2000. This comes despite the wettest summer since 1912. London is investing 55 million pounds in cycling this year – up

BIA News: Fuel Price Rises Good And Bad For Australian Cycling Industry

BIA2 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:55:22 PDT

Recent reports have indicated that consumer confidence is at a 10 year low and that people are now more likely to put extra money into savings and reduce discretionary spending. At the same time cost price rises due to rising material and transport costs

BIA News: Eurobike Sets Exhibitor Record

BIA2 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:53:45 PDT

Eurobike has attracted a record 900 exhibitors from 37 countries for the tradeshow to be held on September 4 to 7 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

BIA News: Could This Happen Here?

BIA2 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:52:14 PDT

The Dutch e-Bike market is booming with a doubling of sales in 2007 and the same looking like happening this year. The best selling model, the Sparta Ion sold out just after the start of the northern summer.

BIA News: When 10 Is Not Enough

BIA2 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:50:51 PDT

Campagnolo will release their top three groupsets with 11 speed rear cogs. Shimano has previously dabbled with 14 speed cogs and it is unlikely that Shimano and also SRAM will remain with 10 speed once the Campag 11 speed sets come out.

BIA News: Flight Centre Moves Into Cycling

BIA2 — Wed, 28 May 2008 00:25:39 PDT

Travel agency company, Flight Centre Ltd, has secured exclusive Australian wholesale distribution rights for Merida and Indi Bike brands. They have permanent rights for Indi and rights for Merida for 3 years commencing in July. Flight Centre Merger and Ac

BIA News: Super Cheap Autos Buys Goldcross Cycles

BIA2 — Wed, 28 May 2008 00:24:37 PDT

In a $15 million plus deal Super Cheap Autos has bought Melbourne’s Goldcross Cycles as a starting point in its aim to build a national chain of “category killer” bicycle and accessory stores. Goldcross was established 30 years ago and is still mana

BIA News: Eureka Pacific Also Moves Into Bike Industry

BIA2 — Wed, 28 May 2008 00:23:12 PDT

In a similar, albeit smaller, move digital media and storage technology distribution company Eureka Pacific has secured Australian distributorship rights for Montague bikes, Nutcase helmets and SwissBike. This was announced at the SOTA Show in Canberra th

BIA News: Bike Hire In Brisbane

BIA2 — Wed, 28 May 2008 00:21:53 PDT

Following the trend set in European cities such as Paris and London, Brisbane may become the first city in Australia to establish a bike hire scheme, with the city's council launching a call for proposals for the project. Lord Mayor Campbell Newman said "

BIA News: Cycling In Melbourne

BIA2 — Wed, 28 May 2008 00:20:45 PDT

Meanwhile things have not been so rosy for cycling in Melbourne. The Masters Builders Association (MBA) is protesting about the Melbourne City Council’s bid to build a “Copenhagen style” separate bicycle lane past its office in Albert Street, East M

BIA News: European Perspective

BIA2 — Wed, 28 May 2008 00:19:18 PDT

The biggest bicycle seller in Europe, sporting goods retailer Decathlon, which operates 405 stores in Europe is said to have sold 2.4 million bikes in 2007 in sales close to 4.5 billion euro. Bike Europe website reports that it is rumoured the company is

BIA News: Indian And Bangladesh Tyre Manufacturers Gear Up

BIA2 — Wed, 28 May 2008 00:18:07 PDT

India (and Bangladesh) bicycle tyre manufacturers are currently spending millions is adding production capacity and upgrading their production standards in an effort to gain stronger market share in the European market. Rising prices and longer lead times

BIA News: SOTA Show to go ahead without stand alone bike component

BIA2 — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:10:13 PDT

The Snow and Outdoor Trade Association (SOTA) were seeking to run a stand alone bike show as part of their annual show to be held in May in Canberra. In their own words they “ received huge interest but minimal commitment “ so abandoned a separate bik

BIA News: City Bike Rental Schemes

BIA2 — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:00:41 PDT

Since the commencement of the Velib bicycle renting scheme in Paris world wide interest has been growing. The Paris scheme uses over 20,000 bikes which are hired on average 10 times each per day from the 1451 stations based around the city. Other cities i