Aka “the Bike Whisperer”

Michael (he/him) spent his early years drooling over bikes at Rosanna Bike Shop in Naarm. Since finishing school, he worked in the bike industry both in Australia and Germany. This involved: working/managing bicycle workshops in retail stores; customer service, warranty service and product management for wholesale business and technical race support. For the last 10 years he has been operating an “appointment only” workshop for servicing bicycles, while focusing on his industrial design and metal fabrication business @imakeradstuff.

Michael enjoys seeing people smile when their bikes are given some love and attention. He enjoys working out puzzles that often present in the mechanics of a bike. He is passionate about education and sharing his knowledge of how things work.

Is currently riding a Yeti SB140 & a few old steel hardtails.

Ancestorial lineage: Maltese, Slovenia, Australian migrants

Bike whispering assistant & knows stuff about bikes

Natalya (she/her) grew up with bikes on Gubbi Gubbi country (SE QLD). Her grandfather owned a bike shop in Christchurch, Aotearoa (New Zealand) in 1925; her father raced road and track bikes and opened his first bike shop at age 17.

Natalya has worked in the outdoor equipment and bicycle industry in both retail and wholesale for many years. She has a level 1 qualification as a PMBIA (Professional Mountain Bike Skills Instructor) and when not in the shop is working for Trailhead Coaching. With a background in Visual Arts and Arts Therapy, bike riding isn’t just for sport and transport…it’s about celebration, social connection, social justice, empowerment, and community building.

Is currently riding a Yeti SB140, Yeti Arc & Specialized Stumpjumper from the 2000’s.

Ancestorial lineage: Scottish, New Zealand & Australian settlers /squatters