Rouleur tech podcast: Sustainability with Isadore and Revel Cycles

Rouleur tech podcast: Sustainability with Isadore and Revel Cycles

Isadore Photograph: Benedict Campbell rouleur-tech

Cycling should be one of the greenest of activities, but how ecologically sound is the bike industry? Modern materials, disposable products and a world-wide supply chain all contribute to a bigger carbon footprint than you might think.

Host Dan Cavallari talks to some of the people making a difference. Former pro riders Peter and Martin Velits run Isadore using recycled materials and minimal packaging for their clothing range. And Andy Miller of Revel Bikes and Why Cycles talks about their recyclable wheels and reusable bike boxes.

But no-one seems to have an answer to the product described as 'evil but essential'. What is it? Listen to find out.

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The Bike Club, the pay-monthly kids’ bike service helping to get the next generation on two wheels. Keeping your kids on the right sized bikes as they grow can be time-consuming and expensive. The Bike Club has the answer. Get the right bike delivered to your door and exchange it as your child grows. Read all about it.

Isadore Photograph: Benedict Campbell rouleur-tech

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