Australian federation announces end of partnership after 20 years
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Heading towards the Olympics Anna Meares was looking strong at the Australian Track Championships in Adelaide.(Image credit: Mark Gunter - markgunter.com.au)
Steph Morton, top, and Anna Meares battle in the sprint quarter finals with Meares going through to the semis(Image credit: SWpixcyclingphotos.com)
The Australia quartet at speed(Image credit: Getty Images)
The Gold Coast velodrome goes wild after Australia sets a new men's team pursuit record(Image credit: Getty Images)
Scott McGrory won the madison gold with Brett Aitken in the Sydney Olympics(Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
Steph Morton (South Australia)(Image credit: John Veage / Cycling Australia)
Cameron Meyer (Australia) wins the points race
Australia's Cameron Meyer (L) and Callum Scotson compete during the men's madison final at the Hong Kong Velodrome
After 20 years of working together, Cycling Australia announced the end of its partnership with bike manufacturer BT on Thursday.
“There’s a lot to be proud of on both sides,” Cycling Australia CEO Steve Drake said. “It’s a partnership that has spanned five Olympiads, five Commonwealth Games and 20 World Championships. Many riders have raced their entire careers on a BT bike.
“A casual glance at the names of riders aboard a BT over the journey is a who’s who of Australian track racing. I’d like to personally thank BT for their efforts and development over the many years of this partnership.”
Retired Australian cyclist Scott McGrory used a BT bike to win the Madison at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney with Brett Aitken, and calls them “the best bikes on the velodrome”.
“After the Games, we were fortunate to have been gifted our gold-medal-winning BTs, which in my mind sit along with the medals themselves as a symbol of our greatest success,” said McGrory.
Cycling Australia say that a new bike partner will be announced “shortly”.
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