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Ridley-Gavere – All The SRAM Cassettes

The cycling industry is not sustainable by design

We all know cycling is a far more sustainable way of getting around than most other forms of transport, but is enough being done for cycling to set a glowing environmental example? George has his say

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“Let’s stop glorifying the thinnest and lightest, and start championing longevity”: Is the cycling industry doing enough on climate action?

There’s a growing gulf between how the bike industry views its sustainability efforts and what consumers now expect, a new report assessing climate action within cycling has found

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Gore-Tex manufacturer faces greenwashing lawsuit Feb 2025 v2

Gore-Tex manufacturer accused of running “misleading greenwashing campaign” while continuing to use “harmful” synthetics in its fabrics

WL Gore & Associates is accused of misleading consumers over its use of PFAS and the environmental harm caused by Gore-Tex fabric

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“Our sport will wither and die if we refuse these sponsors”: Sportswashing and pro cycling’s carbon footprint discussed, plus LTNs vs dodgy data on the road.cc Podcast

In episode 71 of the road.cc Podcast, we’ve got two great guests and two compelling topics to discuss… namely sportswashing and low traffic neighbourhoods

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recycled carbon fibre Feb 2024

How green is your carbon bike? And why your next one could be made from recycled carbon fibre

It's light, it's strong, it offers ultra-tunable performance… what's not to like about carbon fibre? We take a look at the dark side of carbon and the steps being taken to mitigate it

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Canyon Endurace with bikepacking luggage outside train station (Jack Sexty)

The privilege of race: No-fly policies only act to make cycling events even more exclusionary

Should race organisers be dictating how you travel to their events? With the time and finances needed to participate in multi-day events already huge, it's arguably putting principles over practicality, says VecchioJo

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Cycling and sustainability Dec 2023

Cycling and sustainability: What the bike industry is doing, and what you can do to further reduce your carbon footprint as a cyclist

By choosing to cycle for transport, you've already taken a hugely positive step towards minimising your environmental impact. In this article we explore how you can be a super sustainable cyclist, and what the industry is doing to get its house in order

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How green is your waterproof cycling jacket? Oct 2023

How green is your waterproof cycling jacket? Why some tech is being phased out in favour of more eco-friendly materials

Given that many of us cyclists want to make eco-friendly choices, let's explore the technology that a lot of popular waterproof jackets use, and what's coming in the future

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2023 Michelin Power Cup Tubeless Ready Tyre 700 x 28C – 2

Ban on disposal of bike tyres in landfill moves closer

England and Wales set to ban bicycle tyres and inner tubes from landfill, says head of Velorim – which manages The National Bicycle Tyre Recycling Scheme

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Parcours announces ‘Watts for Trees’ Black Friday Initiative

The brand is focussing on the environment rather than discounts this Black Friday

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