VAAST shows more sustainable approach to bike packaging – New bike maker Vaast is furthering their “cycling with a conscience” sustainability ideal after last year’s introduction of their recyclable Super Magnesium commuter, gravel & MTB frames. Now they are introducing entirely plastic-free bike packaging, inviting the industry to join them.
As part of a pledge to support and nurture a Vibrant Cycling Ecology (essentially a promise to operate the business “mindfully, and with environmental responsibility at the forefront of all business decisions“) Vaast says they’re now the first bike brand in cycling industry to replace any plastic packaging with all fiber-based materials. Now using 100% recyclable materials made from recycled products, their simple & easy-to-use solutions even replace single-use zip-ties with velcro straps that can be repurposed by bike buyers. The new packaging is already being used, shipping their bikes to partner US bike shops, and is a nice first step towards improving how the cycling industry impacts the environment, behind the scenes.
“While it may not help our customers ride faster, tackling the environmentally damaging elements of our industry bit by bit is what helps move us forward sustainably. We want our riders to know that we are fully dedicated to operating by our Vibrant Cycling Ecology commitment, to ensure that we continue to keep making positive steps in the right direction towards the greater good of the planet”, says Joey Burke communications manager at: VaastBikes.com
Win big in Contests this week!
- Win the Focus bike by shunning screen time! – The corona crisis hits us all, but Focus wants to help you get back on the bike. Win the Focus dream bike of your choice in their “Beat Your Screen Time” challenge. They are challenging cyclists to ride more & spend less time online. So… ride 20 hours or more in the next four weeks and reduce your screen time accordingly to enter. Log it via Strava (as quickly & efficietly as possibel, since that’s another pesky screen) and choose between a Thron² 6.9, Jam 8.9 Nine, or Izalco Max 9.7 AXS if you win. Full details & registration over at: Focus-Bikes.com
- Win £1000 of gear from Hunt & Café du Cycliste! – Nice weather is coming and lockdown rules across Europe are easing so Hunt & Café du Cycliste have teamed up for a giveaway. One lucky winner will get a boost to ride in some fresh new kit worth £1000, half for wheels and half for clothing. All you need to do is click over to Hunt and sign up by email. It ends on May 29, with the winner drawn shortly thereafter. HuntBikeWheels.com
- Win a Marin commuter bike, a PedalPorteur Cargo System & more! – Whatcha Carryin’? It’s time to get on board!!! Around the world, people have made the decision to say “no” to the keys and “yes” to handlebars. Commute times, cargo capacity and the fun factor have all improved with new inventions and made “biking to X” more desirable on a regular basis. To celebrate the upcoming launch of PedalPorteur, they’re holding a contest to win: a PedalPorteur Commuter Cargo System, a Marin Muirwoods bike, GrüneStrasse Shellback Bike to Work backpack & Lumintrail Center Mount kickstand valued at $1300 total. Enter & details at: PedalPorteurCo.com
Mega COVID-Deals keep coming!
- This week on CoronaDays Deals… – As long as there is a global pandemic, there will be cycling companies offering deals to keep the wheels turning. Support those you can, while scoring killer deals. Last week brought early Memorial Day Sale savings on bikes from REI and Competitive Cyclist. Plus $1500 off an Alchemy bike, 35% off Mercury wheels, 25% off CamelBaks, 35% off BioLite light camp gear and more. With Memorial Day Weekend actually coming now, expect even more savings to get added in the coming days. Dig through them all in our CoronaDays Deals roundups.
