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46 FEATURES


16 Jonathan Harrison reflects on the history of Cytech accreditation, expanding training pathways, and the industry’s mechanic skills shortage.


46 We examine 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 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.


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 go into more detail on their flexible 3PL and offering ‘distribution with a difference’.


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


REGULARS


7 The latest news from the cycle industry.


45 Job changes and updates from the trade.


PRODUCTS


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


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