How green are the chemicals we put on our bikes to clean, lubricate and repair them? And how much faith should we put in claims of biodegradability and green credentials? Dan Cavallari talks the issues through with Alberto de Gioannini, founder of the Effetto Mariposa brand. His company makes high-quality tools and accessories, and eco-friendly cleaners, sealants and lubricants. Dan looks at the innovative tech behind the products, including the tyre sealant Vegetalex, made from olive waste and described by Alberto as 'like a very bad pesto'.
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In pictures: Inside Tadej Pogačar's Strade Bianche recon
Rouleur tracks the defending champion and his team through their pre-race recon in Tuscany
The poetic beauty of Siena: exploring the city that hosts Strade Bianche
Rouleur's James Startt takes a photographic journey around one of Tuscany's most picturesque cities
Strade Bianche 2025 women’s contenders: a showdown over the dirt roads of northern Italy
Rouleur looks at the contenders to take victory in Siena at the tenth anniversary of Strade Bianche Donne
Strade Bianche 2025 men’s contenders: Who will conquer the white roads of Tuscany?
As the WorldTour takes on the dirt roads of northern Italy, Rouleur looks at who is in with a chance of winning in Siena
Opinion: Unless other teams step up, Alpecin-Deceuninck are about to dominate this Classics season
Good luck to the rest of the peloton, because the Belgian team are on track to be stronger than ever in 2025
Upset at Omloop: Is this going to be the most unpredictable Classics season ever?
Wærenskjold’s surprise victory in the men’s Omloop Nieuwsblad shows that with the peloton at its current level, winning is tougher than ever
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