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The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) has been approached by a large volume of cycle retailers throughout the UK calling for an immediate change to the way the Cycle to Work scheme is being implemented. The majority are unwilling to speak publicly for fear of being excluded from business opportunities …

Cytech, the training and accreditation scheme for bicycle technicians, has relaunched its theory one online learning course delivering an introduction to bicycle maintenance that can be completed anywhere, in the participant’s own time. The newly redesigned course includes a new module on bicycle types, anatomy and fitting, as well as …

The Bicycle Association (BA) and the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT), have issued a joint response to the legislation proposed by Electrical Safety First (ESF) on e bike fire safety – also using the opportunity to launch two guidance notes for the UK cycle industry. The ESF proposal is for …

The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) is the largest cycle trade membership organisation in the UK and has been promoting cycling for more than 100 years. Daniel Blackham catches up with director Jonathan Harrison. This piece first appeared in the October edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription …

The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) has announced its endorsement of Gogeta as the industry’s official Cycle to Work Scheme. According to the ACT, Gogeta will offer low commissions to bike retailers and an online marketplace where employees can browse live stock and see tax free cycling savings in real …

The Association of Cycle Traders has moved its business insurance provision for members to Aviva. The move was prompted by the previous insurer, Covea, withdrawing capacity across all its schemes in the UK with effect from Monday, July 24. This has resulted in many scheme holders all looking for new …

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 …