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Dyfrig Williams
Dyfrig Williams
@dyfrig@toot.wales  ·  activity timestamp yesterday

Love the political nature of the latest Radavist newsletter. This post is really good on how party politics informs everything https://theradavist.com/bikes-are-political #BikeTooter #mtb #OffRoad #cycling

The Dust-Up: Bikes are Political – Matt Mason

Yes, bikes are political. Since their invention, they have been political. "Bicycle riding came to embody the individuality women were working toward with the suffrage movement. It also gave women a mode of transportation and clothing that allowed for freedom of movement and of travel." (source) Have you ever thought about the trails you ride? Are they city? Or on state land? Do you know who the original stewards of the land were? What tribes? Remember when our federal lands were at risk last year? They still are, by the way. Do you ever ponder how you're allowed to ride…
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Dyfrig Williams
Dyfrig Williams
@dyfrig@toot.wales replied  ·  activity timestamp yesterday

Also whilst it's not about individual consumer choices but systems change, this confirms that Schwalbe are awesome and will be the company I buy all my tyres from https://theradavist.com/Schwalbe-headquarters #BikeTooter #mtb #cycling #sustainability #climateChange

A Visit to the Schwalbe Headquarters: Circular Economy – John Watson

After their Bespoked Dresden trip last year, Cari and John made the trip to visit the Schwalbe headquarters east of Cologne. Not knowing what to expect, their visit to the tire manufacturer left an impression on multiple fronts. Read on for John's perspective about the company's circular economy, accompanied by a high-volume photo gallery... Tires are among the most discarded bicycle components. But what happens when you tell your bike shop to toss them? Well, in Europe, Schwalbe works with dealers to recycle tires and inner tubes, recovering carbon black – industrial soot that's used in tire production – and…
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