Get ready to ride

Last month we introduced Dave Parker, of PAST Outdoors. Now, meet his neighbour at Helensburgh Business Park, Dan Irwin. By Allison Tomazin

Dan Irwin is the founder of Fornix Wheels and RideAus. He’s kept busy servicing, tuning, upgrading or rebuilding beloved bicycles from across Australia.

With an undying passion for motorbikes and bicycles, Dan has an eye for detail and the skills and experience to ensure you and your bike are out exploring the great outdoors safely.

Growing up, Dan attended clubs across the Illawarra. From a young age, he learned the importance of engaging, supporting and giving back to his local community.

He began his journey of ‘tinkering’, learning technical and mechanical skills in his back shed, as a ‘lackey’ to his Pop, who was an engineer. From there, Dan’s passion for all things with two wheels has taken him around the world.

At Fornix Wheels, Dan offers not only the right parts and accessories, but also a genuine desire to ensure each rider’s experience fuels their passion for cycling.

Whether you need fresh grips, bar tape or tyres, a safe steed to send it, or an expertly tuned and refined ride, Dan has you covered. Drop in for parts and apparel, plus a great range of consumables to keep your bike clean and protected.

Alongside Fornix Wheels, Dan also operates RideAus, a mountain biking skills company in Helensburgh. With the support of Helensburgh Off Road Cycling Club (HORCC), Dan and his team deliver mountain biking skills clinics, certified by the globally recognised Professional Mountain Bike Instructors Association (PMBIA).

RideAus was established in 2015 to provide high-quality skills instruction, coaching and guiding in a safe environment, so riders can build confidence, control and refine their skills.

“I am grateful for so many opportunities to race against older, more experienced riders who not only pushed me to excel, but also taught me the value of giving back to the sport,” says Dan.

RideAus offers products for beginners right through to professional athletes of any age.

“Being able to use a variety of experience, education and skill to help others is a privilege I get to apply in both of my businesses,” says Dan.

“I love supporting local.”

Find Dan at Unit 12 at Helensburgh Business Park, and check out rideaus.com and fornixwheels.com.au