Tag Archives: ACT

‘What a fantastic Local Bike Shop Day’ – annual event exceeds ACT’s expectations

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 …

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Tell us your thoughts: Will you be getting involved with Local Bike Shop Day 2023? 

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 …

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ACT announces this year’s Local Bike Shop Day to take place in April

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 …

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ACT encourages cycling industry to vote on date for this year’s Local Bike Shop Day

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 …

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Retail finance: The fundamentals, by the ACT

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

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ACT teams up with Tyl by NatWest

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 …

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Glasgow-based cycling charity Bike for Good to open Cytech training facility

Glasgow-based cycling charity and social enterprise Bike for Good has announced its partnership with Cytech. Through this partnership, Bike for Good will provide Cytech’s training and accreditation scheme for current or aspiring bicycle technicians coming from Scotland and further afield. Gregory Kinsman-Chauvet, founder and cycling enthusiast officer (CEO) at Bike …

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How can bike shops be more inclusive?

In this month’s column for retailers, in partnership with trade association the ACT, campaigns and policy manager at charity Wheels for Wellbeing Kay Inckle explores how bike shops can be inclusive and increase their customer base

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