THE TEAM THAT RIDES
CHARLY
OWNER
Bikes run in the family.
Charly grew up in a bike-riding family, so he was always going to ride. He made a career of it too. He’s spent his whole working life in bike shops and now owns Comet Cycles on Dean Street.
He still gets a kick out of seeing someone ride away on a bike they’re excited about, whether it’s their first or the one they’ve been thinking about for months. That’s the kind of bike shop he wants Comet to be. Drop in, talk bikes and tell us where you’d like to ride.
BEAU
WORKSHOP MANAGER
Long rides. Steel frames.
Beau is the region’s top adventure racer and has just finished Race to the Rock. He manages the Comet workshop, and in his spare time crafting steel bike frames by hand.
Long days on rough roads give Beau a good feel for what works out there. If you’re setting up a gravel bike for your first overnighter or getting ready for a big race, drop into Comet on Dean Street and have a chat with Beau about what you’re riding and where you’re headed.
DARCY
PRO MECHANIC
From World Cups to your ride.
Darcy wears his personality in his tattoos, brings plenty of character to the workshop and is seriously good with a spanner. He's anything but your average bike mechanic.
From the pressure of World Cup downhill racing to the everyday bikes rolling through Comet, Darcy has spent his career making bikes perform at their best. He's worked on just about everything, from BMX to high-end road and mountain bikes, and brings the same obsession with detail to every job.
Serious riders ask for Darcy by name. He's an Albury bike identity, knows his stuff and loves nothing more than getting a bike running exactly as it should.
Want Darcy working on your bike? Grab some space on his stand.
PETE V
SERVICE MANAGER
Forty years of bikes and racing
Pete is a cycling institution across the North East. With 40 years of riding and racing at the highest levels, including a stint racing in Europe and an appearance at the World Championships, there isn't much about bikes or cycling that Pete hasn't experienced.
As Comet's Service Manager, Pete brings a lifetime of cycling knowledge to the workshop. He knows what makes a bike tick, understands what riders need and loves sharing a story or two from a life spent on two wheels.
Whether you're a seasoned racer or just getting into riding, Pete will make sure you and your bike are in good hands.
Drop in, have a chat with Pete and let him help you get the most out of your ride.
PETE A
RETAIL MANAGER
Double Everest - No big deal
Pete doesn't do things by halves. Australia's first rider to complete a double Everesting challenge on home soil, he's also taken his mountain biking talents overseas, racing internationally and pushing himself against some of the world's best.
These days, life looks a little different. With a young family, Pete's more likely to be found enjoying the trails around Yackandandah than chasing another epic endurance record.
But the passion for bikes hasn't changed. From international racing to family rides, Pete knows that the best thing about cycling is simply getting out there.
Big adventures or little ones, Pete's always up for a chat about bikes.
BRENT
ENGINE ROOM GUY
Too many bikes is not enough
Brent owns more bikes than anyone else at Comet. And that's saying something.
Our resident track rider, Brent knows a thing or two about going fast. A 2009 State Series Champion, Masters Champion and State BMX Series Champion, he's spent plenty of time turning pedals in anger and has a genuine passion for all things cycling.
From the velodrome to the BMX track and the open road, Brent loves bikes in all their forms. He's proof that there's always room for one more bike in the shed.
Need an excuse to buy another bike? Brent's your man.
DAN
SALES
Nice guys do ride bikes
Don't let the nice guy fool you. Dan's the only rider on the Comet team with a European race win to his name, backed by years spent mixing it up in the professional peloton.
He's raced at a level most of us can only dream about, but you'd never know it from talking to him. No ego, no attitude, just a genuinely good bloke who loves bikes and the people who ride them.
From the European racing scene to the shop floor at Comet, Dan brings a wealth of experience, a friendly smile and a genuine interest in helping everyone enjoy their riding.
Dan's next adventure is a career in physiotherapy, so we're hanging on to him for as long as we can. Our loss will be someone else's gain, but until then, we're lucky to have him.
Pro-level experience. Absolutely no pro-level attitude.
