I was interested to learn that he has penned an open letter to Cycling Australia to highlight his frustration with the recent changes, focus and operation.
In summary he outlined:
- Cycling Australia’s main remit is to be an administrator: it is not a race promoter, not a media outlet, not a lobby group.
- Cycling Australia should place a greater emphasis on grassroots development and be more inclusive to all associated with the sport – not just elite competition.
- Cycling Australia should cooperate with its stakeholders rather than against them.
- Cycling Australia should communicate better – by being open and accountable; full transparency will greatly improve credibility.
- Cycling Australia should provide better value membership packages – or customisable options that suit its constituency better than the existing options.
- Cycling Australia is prone to announcing “reviews” but there is little subsequent communication. The NRS “review”, for example, was announced in January and yet no one knows of any affirmative action from this process – not the media, the promoters, the teams, or the sponsors.
I have heard plenty of comments from club riders and from inside the bike industry so this it is not unexpected that this is raised. What are your thoughts?