Bicycle Network, the cycling organisation once known as Bicycle Victoria has taken another step towards its ambition of becoming an Australia wide organisation.
Here are extracts from a media release dated 3rd October:
“Bicycle NT is joining forces with Australia’s biggest bike riding organisation, Bicycle Network, in a move to further strengthen bike advocacy in the territory and advance bike riding nationally.
“With Bicycle Network boasting more than 52,000 members, the merger between the two organisations will see Bicycle NT transform into Bicycle Network NT, strengthening its position locally while expanding Bicycle Network’s national reach and influence.
“Bicycle Network CEO, Craig Richards, said the decision to merge was logical, with both organisations sharing a strong friendship as well as a vision to build a nation of bike riders.
“The merger is a really exciting time for both Bicycle Network and Bicycle NT as it opens up so many possibilities and further strengthens the voice of people who ride bikes,” Mr Richards said.
“NT boasts one of the highest cycling participation rates in the country, but there’s still plenty more that can be done to improve infrastructure and rider safety so that even more people can get active through bike riding.”
“Under the merger agreement, Bicycle NT will become Bicycle Network NT where Bicycle NT’s board will become a State Committee and will continue to monitor operations and local projects in the NT. Bicycle Network NT will also employ a staff member to be a key liaison with the committee.
“Mr Richards said that with offices in Victoria, NSW, Tasmania and now NT, Bicycle Network is strengthening its already strong representation of riders across Australia.
“This merger will definitely help us in our mission to improve the health of all Australians by getting even more people of all ages out on their bikes and active,” Mr Richards added.
“With bike riding more popular than ever, we’re well on our way to building a nation of bike riders.”
