Alex is one of the most vibrant personalities in the Melbourne cycling community. He has made big contributions to the LGBTIQ+ cycling community and is also a weapon on the tools. He has worked as a mechanic for Team Sky in their service course when Bradley Wiggins won the Tour de France, and also more recently for local NRS team Inform TMX Make, helping young talent progress to the World Tour.
Favourite Ride: Malta
Bike: Cervelo S5
You might recognise Andy from the North Road Ride or Hell Ride, or maybe even from the Bible where he gifted Mary Magdaline Frankincense to celebrate the birth of her son. Besides working as a Wiseman, Andy has also worked as a masseuse for Team Sky and British Cycling and assisted setting up their academy training programs. Andy made the transition to working as a mechanic many moons ago and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge to help you get the most out of your ride.
Favourite Ride: Gippsland Gravel
Bike: Factor O2 Vam
A regular to the podium on Melbournes crit circuit, Bentley loves racing and riding his bike. Often seen with his hand in the cookie jar (literally) Bentley is mad for a mid work snack. Even though he’s still a spring chicken, Bentleys knowledge of bike’s greatly surpasses his years and he will leave your bike cleaner than the day you bought it. He has a penchant for Muc-Off silicone spray and Cervelo S5s.
Favourite Ride: The Loop
Bike: Cervelo S5
The face of the Melbourne cycling scene himself, you may remember him from such photoshoots as … all of them. Cam has been with Bike Gallery since its inception, providing his customers with warm and comforting service, and knowledge of all our products. When he’s not out of the pushy; enjoying a long black; or keeping our Instagram in tip top shape, he’s most likely watching dachshund video’s or ducking out for a post lunch haircut.
Favourite Ride: Dolomites
Bike: S-Works Tarmac SL8
Our newest staff member to join the BG family. CJ or Alistair as he’s formally known is a very familiar face on the podium of various NRS races around Australia. Racing for a number of years for Team Bridgelane, CJ comes with a wealth of enthusiasm that makes him someone great to chat with about your next race, nutrition tips or even your next bike!
Favourite Ride: Whatever he’s winning
Bike: Cervelo Soloist
Well, really he’s just the Doog. If you like 10sp Campagnolo on Cross bikes, and baby racks retrofitted to you high end road bikes, the Doog is your guy. More likely to give you unsolicited parenting advice than chat push bikes, the Doog is the guy you hate to love.
Favourite Ride: Pyrennes
Bike: Pegoretti
James, or JC as he is known around the shop, has a history in the fashion and design. James has transferred his skills from previous professions to help design our casual collection, and curate our clothing selections.
Favourite Ride: Mullum Loop
Bike: Cervelo R5
James is a product of the Bike Gallery family after beginning at the shop at the young age of 17. Over 10 years later, now he is well and truely the at the heart and soul of the business and represents all that Bike Gallery has to offer. Besides being a great salesman, James is also great at picking out the finest of cashmere sweaters and can also name a watch down to its model number from across the street.
Favourite Ride: Gembrook
Bike: Colnago V4RS
Leigh is a wealth of knowledge in the cycling community. He has worked behind the scenes with SRAM to develop the latest and greatest products and also worked for the British Cycling team at multiple world championship events. Leigh is a cyclocross and gravel enthusiast with many years of national level racing experience under his belt, he is definitely qualified to give you some advice on the perfect tire setup for your next off road adventure.
Favourite Ride: Anywhere in Belgium
Bike: Cervelo Aspero
Lincoln is one of the founding members of Bike Gallery. Cycling has always been a big part of Lincolns life, and he is always happy to chat about the Aussie Dolomites (Bright). Most famous for his sub 12 minute 1 in 20 on Cycle2Max, he also knows the best places to visit in Mallorca, Italy or just about anywhere with Michelin star restaurants and mountains.
Favourite Ride: Mallorca or Bright
Bike: Specialized Tarmac
Ryan has been riding, racing and working on bikes since he could walk. Ryan is passionate about the latest and greatest bike tech and is always up for a chat about 140mm stems, 56t chainrings and Strava descent KOMS. Ryan is a Dutch national champion on the track and has won more Glenvale Criteriums than most people have had hot dinners.
Favourite Ride: The motherland aka Holland
Bike: Cervelo R5CX
