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The Bicycle Association (BA) and Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) have issued a joint message to cycle retailers considering fitting e-bike conversion kits. This follows the publication of ‘Advice to businesses on the risks and responsibilities associated with carrying out repairs, modifications and conversions to e-bikes and e-scooters‘ by the Office for …

Cytech have partnered with Bristol-based charity Life Cycle to offer a range of bicycle mechanic courses. These industry-recognised qualifications are now available to individuals and businesses in Bristol. Our partnership with Life Cycle expands access to Cytech training across the UK, increasing the pool of skilled technicians for bike workshops …

UK bicycle retailers are set to benefit from a new partnership between the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) and Bikmo Cycle Insurance. The partnership offers what’s being described as “a new revenue stream and competitive edge in the increasingly challenging cycling retail market.” The newly launched scheme enables ACT Silver …

Seven in 10 cycle retailers across the UK will boycott this year’s Black Friday sales event, according to a survey of the bicycle trade by the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT). The research shows that 69% of independent bike shops will resist the pre-Christmas discounting period, as rising operational costs …

The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) and the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) have criticised today’s Budget as “the most damaging for independent retailers in recent memory”. According to the two organisations, changes to business rates, increased National Insurance for employers, and higher minimum wage costs is “a triple blow” …

The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) is launching a campaign to ensure fair and accurate reporting of e-bike-related news while promoting the positive aspects of e-bike usage. This initiative comes in response to recent instances of misleading headlines and articles that could negatively impact the perception of e-bikes, as well …

The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) has announced its new partnership with Renticy. This collaboration brings an opportunity for ACT members to expand their revenue streams by offering rental options to customers both in-store and online. As consumers increasingly seek sustainable and flexible shopping experiences, Renticy is a system which …

The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) has announced a strategic partnership with Bikebook. This partnership is aimed at driving more business to ACT members, while equipping them with Bikebook’s workshop management platform, Workshop. Jonathan Harrison, director of The ACT, emphasised the value this partnership brings to ACT members, saying: “The …

Specialist cycle insurance provider Bikmo has announced a new three-year partnership with the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT). The collaboration marks a major milestone for Bikmo, which since launching its commercial insurance services in 2021 has insured hundreds of cycling businesses from independent retailers to a global food delivery company.  …

E-Bike Positive, a new initiative with support from across the cycling industry, is set to equip the general public with the information needed to buy safe, ride safe and charge safe while promoting and accentuating the health, transport, financial and environmental benefits of e-bikes. ‘E-Bike Positive’ represents the UK’s biggest-ever …