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Giant UK has partnered with Activate Cycle Academy and the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) to provide a Cytech Technical e-bike qualification. The course will be available on multiple dates, the first of which is due to commence on the Friday, June 23. It will equip individuals with a greater …

The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has announced a merger with the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT). A spokesperson for BIRA described this as “a significant milestone for both organisations”. This strategic union brings together more than 1,000 independent retailers, fostering a united group of more than 5,000 retailers encompassing …

Consumer and retailer engagement with this year’s Local Bike Shop Day exceeded expectations, according to the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT), which organised the day.  Although bike shops were not formally asked to register to take part in this year’s Local Bike Shop Day, activity across social media reflected the …

It’s that time of year again – Local Bike Shop Day 2023 is upon us.  The initiative, managed by trade organisation the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT), aims to be an annual celebration of independent bike shops across the UK, and to encourage the local community to recognise the benefits …

Local Bike Shop Day has been announced to take place on Saturday, April 29, by the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT). The ACT, which organises the annual event, has chosen the date following a survey of industry colleagues earlier this year. This year’s campaign is set to be supported by …

Local Bike Shop Day organiser The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) is calling on IBDs, brands and other cycling organisations from across the industry to help pick the date for this year’s initiative. In 2022, over 500 bike shops took part in the campaign, with organisations like the Department for …

In this month’s advice for cycling retailers, Jonathan Harrison from the Association of Cycle Traders explains how sector expertise and user experience counts when it comes to retail finance

The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) and Tyl by NatWest have joined forces to bring card payment services to Silver and Gold ACT members, complete with a £120 Tyl statement credit as a sign-up bonus. Tyl aims to combine easy and transparent payments with great technology, to help businesses better …

In this month’s column for retailers, the Association of Cycle Traders explores how cyber security could save your business

In this month’s column for retailers, in partnership with trade association the ACT, director Jonathan Harrison sets out why career development is essential for bike shop workers