BIKE TALK 2022 「Queensland, Australia Edition」
Cycling Conditions in Queensland, Australia

“BIKE TALK” – Queensland, Australia Edition -, an online talk event organized by Global Ride, was held. Paul Summers, Director of Tourism Queensland Japan, was our guest and spoke about the state of cycling in Queensland, Australia, and some of the major ride events.

The talk will be facilitated by Taro Shirato (sports navigator and representative of Athlonia), a triathlete and frequent visitor to Queensland himself. Please take a look.

BIKE TALK 2022 2nd「Queensland, Australia Edition」
presented by:Run&Ride


Click here to view the video of the Queensland, Australia edition.

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