We have joined forces with Spot the Dot to launch Faster Than Skincancer; a campaign to raise awareness of melanoma and other types of skin damage in outdoor sports.
Our mission is to protect every outdoor athlete from the sun and so at the very core of our business is an absolute passion for training, racing and recovering outdoors, but exposure to the sun is unavoidable. We work closely with athletes of all levels to ensure unprotected sun exposure does not damage performance, recovery and enjoyment but it is vital to recognise the longer-term risks posed by melanoma and other types of skin cancer. We are delighted to support the Faster Than Skincancer campaign and share a vision with Spot the Dot to encourage and enable people to enjoy being outdoors in a safe way, whilst being confident how to ‘spot the dots’ on their skin and tackle any issues early and effectively.
Marije from Spot The Dot says: “Each year more and more people are diagnosed with melanoma and other types of skin cancer – in fact it is in the top 3 most common types of cancer amongst young adults but most people do not know that with early detection, chances of survival are almost 100%. We love nothing more than being outdoors and enjoying the sun, whether cycling, running, surfing, skiing or any other type of outdoor pursuit but we want to ensure that people can experience this joy without problems down the line; I launched the foundation after treatment on melanoma myself so I know the risks very well. As a high-performance sun protection brand that is designed to enable sports people to get proper protection with minimum discomfort, it makes perfect sense for us to work with Pelotan and try to raise awareness among the outdoor sports community. We want to bring down the number of newly diagnosed skin cancer patients, we want to be Faster than Skincancer!”
As part of the campaign, we will be sharing best practice, running competitions for limited edition products and telling the stories of amazing outdoor athletes from around the world.
What better way to support this cause than to wear FTS Socks yourself?
FTS X Fingercrossed Cycling Socks
High Performance Cycling Socks These cycling socks are made of the lightest fibre PROLEN ever developed. They adapt perfectly to your foot shape and do not slip. No rubbing, no blisters.
Check out Emma Pooley and Chris Opie’s latest GCN video outlining 8 cycling mistakes we’ve all been guilty of on the bike. So in the words of Chris, always wear sunscreen (preferably one you can apply in the morning and ride until sunset, eh?). The video highlights the importance of being prepared on the road, including mistake …
We have developed important advice to help limit unprotected sun exposure, which is proven to damage skin, cause premature ageing and increase risk of developing skin cancer. In the short term, it can also negatively impact performance and recovery whilst also making you less likely to want to ride your bike – in essence, look after your skin and spend more time doing what you love this summer…
Faster Than Skincancer
We have joined forces with Spot the Dot to launch Faster Than Skincancer; a campaign to raise awareness of melanoma and other types of skin damage in outdoor sports.
Our mission is to protect every outdoor athlete from the sun and so at the very core of our business is an absolute passion for training, racing and recovering outdoors, but exposure to the sun is unavoidable. We work closely with athletes of all levels to ensure unprotected sun exposure does not damage performance, recovery and enjoyment but it is vital to recognise the longer-term risks posed by melanoma and other types of skin cancer. We are delighted to support the Faster Than Skincancer campaign and share a vision with Spot the Dot to encourage and enable people to enjoy being outdoors in a safe way, whilst being confident how to ‘spot the dots’ on their skin and tackle any issues early and effectively.
Marije from Spot The Dot says: “Each year more and more people are diagnosed with melanoma and other types of skin cancer – in fact it is in the top 3 most common types of cancer amongst young adults but most people do not know that with early detection, chances of survival are almost 100%. We love nothing more than being outdoors and enjoying the sun, whether cycling, running, surfing, skiing or any other type of outdoor pursuit but we want to ensure that people can experience this joy without problems down the line; I launched the foundation after treatment on melanoma myself so I know the risks very well. As a high-performance sun protection brand that is designed to enable sports people to get proper protection with minimum discomfort, it makes perfect sense for us to work with Pelotan and try to raise awareness among the outdoor sports community. We want to bring down the number of newly diagnosed skin cancer patients, we want to be Faster than Skincancer!”
As part of the campaign, we will be sharing best practice, running competitions for limited edition products and telling the stories of amazing outdoor athletes from around the world.
For more information please visit http://www.fasterthanskincancer.org
What better way to support this cause than to wear FTS Socks yourself?
FTS X Fingercrossed Cycling Socks
High Performance Cycling Socks
These cycling socks are made of the lightest fibre PROLEN ever developed. They adapt perfectly to your foot shape and do not slip. No rubbing, no blisters.
These cycling socks are part of the awareness campaign www.fasterthanskincancer.org
100% of the proceeds of these socks will go to the awareness campaign www.fasterthanskincancer.org
Campaign design by https://www.beton.studio @beton.studio
Initiative by Spot the Dot https://www.spotthedot.org @spot.the.dot
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