Cycling is often considered a very environmentally friendly form of transport, but even we as cyclists can have a negative impact on the world we live in and on the streets, trails and land that we ride.
From the bikes and components themselves to the products we use to maintain our pride and joys, we could all probably do more to be more green. So here are a few suggestions on how to be an even greener cyclist.
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1. Look after your bike
Buy to last. Where possible, buy components that can be serviced not chucked out and maintain your equipment so it doesn’t need replacing so often. If you can’t do it yourself your local bike shop will happily swap cash for time.
If any components have come to the end of their life, donate them to charities or recycle on eBay or Freecycle. Carbon bikes can be recycled, too: email carbonrecycling@trekbikes.com to find out more and give your bike a second life.
2. Go easy on the CO2
Use a hand pump instead of CO2 cartridges to inflate tyres, and if you do use a CO2 cartridge make sure you recycle it.
3. Pass on your unwanted inner tubes
4. Think about your journey
5. Build a town bike
6. Make cycling easier for everyone
7. Green cleaning
8. Be trail savvy
9. Don't litter the trails
10. Use green oil
11. The old bamboo
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