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Cycling is an efficient and healthy way to get from a to b, but with increased traffic on roads that cyclists share with cars, trucks and buses, and a lack of bike lanes in some areas, it’s important to ensure you are staying safe and visible when out and about.
A circular economy system is one where we use less new raw materials, make longer lasting products, and repair products to make them last even longer, before we dispose of or recycle them.
This is in opposition to the linear economy system, which is a ‘take, make, use and dispose’ system where vast amounts of natural resources are extracted to manufacture products that are often discarded and disposed of in a land fill after a single use.
Frontline Bikes was created to address a need recognised by its parent organisation, Frontline Make Change.
Looking after your bike by carrying out regular checks and maintenance ensures safer cycling and helps avoid needing to replace parts due to rusting or exposure, which means you save money overall.
However, if you are a novice cyclist or use your bicycle solely for commuting to and from work, you may not know how best to maintain your bike to keep it in the best condition.
Paul Longworth works as the Bike Mechanics Trainer in Frontline’s social enterprise, Frontline Bikes, at the Training & Upcycling Centre in Bluebell, Dublin 12.
