by Mia Turnley | Feb 11, 2021 | Culture
Sustainable Motorcycle Gear Australia Ethical, sustainable practices and thoughtfully designed pieces are the philosophy behind the success of Blackbird. We know what you are thinking – here is another brand attempting to greenwash, proclaiming they are Australia’s...
by Mia Turnley | Dec 18, 2020 | Culture
As a female-led business in a male-dominated industry, there’s nothing we love to hear more than a wholesome tale of #womensupportingwomen. Fabienne Phillips is a Sydney-based motorcycle instructor and founder of Girl Torque.cc. She’s been helping women ride safe...
by Matilda McPhee | Oct 19, 2020 | Culture
Leather vs Textile: What’s better for motorcycle riding? Are you overwhelmed by the different styles and designs of leather or textile motorcycle jackets? We don’t blame you. From waxed cotton, textiles, leather to denim and everything in between, we...
by Mia Turnley | Sep 18, 2020 | Culture
Blackbird spoke with Lucia Braham, a Sydney-based photographer and motorcycle rider about her creative background, what she loves about photography, and her biker lifestyle. Blackbird is always on the lookout for local talent and locations to collaborate with in order...
by Lisa | Jun 9, 2020 | Culture
Get to know our motorcycle jackets, gloves and jeans with insider knowledge from the real riders who wear them. When you’re looking for a women’s motorcycle jacket you’ll be asking yourself a lot of questions. What motorbike jacket features make for...
by Sam McPhee | Apr 4, 2020 | Culture
With the coronavirus pandemic reaching all corners of the globe, for billions of people, life as we know it has changed. With self-isolation still being enforced and people encouraged to maintain social distancing even as life attempts to return to some semblance of...