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The October issue is focused on sustainability, covering different areas of the industry. From the importance of looking after where we ride to recycling the products we use whilst doing so.

This issue also takes a comprehensive look at the evolving industry landscape, featuring insights from Jonathan Harrison on Cytech accreditation and e-bike training pathways, alongside Emma Karslake’s examination of Apidura’s impact receipts and environmental transparency.

We also explore the repair-first manufacturing philosophy of ORTLIEB, Reid Bikes’ nature restoration initiatives, and Adaptive DCS’s reshaping of the UK market through flexible 3PL.

Additionally, Richard Lawrence outlines Velorim’s tyre and battery recycling network expansion, while our opinion and regular sections cover trail stewardship, local bike shop resilience, Taichung Bike Week takeaways, and the latest industry news, job changes, and our product sector guides.

Click below to head directly to each feature.

REGULARS

7: The latest news from the cycling industry.

45: Job changes and updates from the trade. 

FEATURES

16: Jonathan Harrison of the ACT reflects on the history of Cytech accreditation, expanding e-bike training pathways, and tackling the industry’s mechanic skills shortage.

Cytech centres map

46: Emma Karslake examines Apidura’s impact receipts and how carbon tracking provides unprecedented environmental transparency for retailers and consumers.

OPINION

21: We get an industry insider view of what the future might look like following a recent visit to Taichung Bike Week. 

24: Trash Free Trails argues that environmental stewardship should be central to mountain biking culture, urging brands to actively support and showcase trail protection efforts.

Trash Free trails

Photo: Rich Baybutt

31: Laura Laker highlights the indispensable role of local bike shops, celebrating how exceptional customer service and repair-focused business models keep communities riding.

BRANDS

27: ORTLIEB talk about their repair-first manufacturing philosophy, German production, and the development of its new proprietary waterproof fabric, Tidura.

INTERVIEWS

12: Reid Bikes discusses its Buy One. Plant One. initiative, eliminating plastic packaging, and driving nature restoration.

35: Adaptive DCS founders explain how their flexible 3PL and ‘distribution with a difference’ model is reshaping brand representation in the UK market.

Adam and Dale Adaptive DCS

40: Richard Lawrence from Velorim outlines plans to scale its tyre and battery recycling network to 2,000 stores by 2027.

PRODUCTS

Sector guides, including new products (53), workshop tools and cleaning (59), and chains, gears and cranks (64). 

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