Slides from participating in Bikehugger.com's Ignite Bikes talk at InterBike 2010. There was a great panel with a major emphasis on new cyclists, commuters and environmental topics. Thanks Byron!

1. (Or How to Avoid Supporting the Oil Industry and Looking like a Nerd!)

4. Not so fast.

5. Wikipedia: 94.5% of the world’s spandex fibers are Produced via a method called, “Solution Dry Spinning.” Super Simple Process Overview: this involves mixing a macro-glycol (a stretchy chemical) with a polymericdiisocyanate (a strong ‘bookend’ chemical – generally BDO) and moving it through various gassy chambers and then shot out into threads that are spun into fibers. & All spandex is white unless colored otherwise...

8. Many people involved in a wide range of industries

9. Established access to designer chemicals/fibers

10. Corporate “trademark fabrics” e.g. Nike’s Dri-Fit

12. Innovation & Change; How Bicycling Saves the World. It’s not just about eliminating cars or emissions based travel. Bicycling for transportation creates a significant lifestyle impact that is also visible at larger community and civic levels. Beyond bike lanes and commuter bikes, riders become more aware of the joys and benefits of quality/specialized products, logistical and transportation issues, safety and local laws. Local businesses, interactions with other cyclists and air quality all get a boost.

15. “Only Americans would need special clothes to cycle in.” ~Berlin shop owner

16. Bicycles as a Lifestyle= Something for Everyone Copenhagen New York London

19. Careful attention to materials, labor and transport. These are the young companies actively producing items that are moving towards a sustainable future.

22. New Advances for Fall/Winter 2010: Variety of natural (‘tweed’ wool, ethically produced cotton) fibers, new performance fabrics (DWR, sweat wicking, reflective). Cycling specific anatomical design. Feminine technical Jackets!

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