Tag Archives: Bicycle Association

Expanding the UK cycle industry could deliver up to 130,000 new jobs by 2030, according to BA

The Bicycle Association (BA) has released new research which outlines the potential for cycling to deliver up to 130,000 new jobs by 2030. This represents more than 5% (6.5%) of the Government’s goal of 2million new green jobs by 2030, set out in the Green Jobs Taskforce. The Government has …

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Bicycle Association mid-year report establishes extent of bike sales dip 

The Bicycle Association has released its mid-year report on the UK cycle industry, revealing the extent of the bike sale dip in 2023.  National trade association for the cycle industry in this country, the Bicycle Association (BA), has published its detailed annual report on the first half of ‘23, which …

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Bicycle Association releases diversity report, calls for positive change to industry culture

The Bicycle Association (BA) has released its Diversity in the Cycling Industry Perception Survey Report. This report, which builds on the BA’s Diversity Report published in March 2023, is delivered in collaboration with Cycle Industries Europe’s Women in Cycling programme and supported by Work180. The report sheds light on insights …

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The rise of e-MTB

Rebecca Morley takes a look at the mountain bike sector, the benefits of riding electric, and what’s behind the rise in popularity  This piece first appeared in the August edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Cycling of any discipline and its benefits are well known across …

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Bicycle Association to consult members on Cycling Industry Growth Plan

Bicycle Association Members and Investors in Cycling are being invited to take part in a consultation on its Cycle Industry Growth Plan, which will be published later this year. The Bicycle Association’s Industry Growth Plan aims to change the debate, positioning the industry as an integral part of the solutions …

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Bicycle Association supports Women in Transport Equity Index

The Bicycle Association is supporting the Women in Transport Equity Index, a project to help revolutionise diversity and equity in the transport sector. The Equity Index will survey the industry with 10 mandatory and 10 optional questions, providing data to help the cycling and transport industry achieve greater diversity and …

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Bicycle Association publishes guide to cycle security and tackling theft

The Bicycle Association (BA) has published its latest in a series of BA Guides To: The BA Guide to Cycle Security and Tackling Theft. The BA Guides are a series of concise documents aiming to offer definitive information on matters of interest to the UK cycle industry. This comprehensive guide …

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Bicycle Association to host webinar on how to grow sales using market data and consumer finance

The Bicycle Association (BA) has launched its new free Investors in Cycling 2023 Webinar and Podcast series with a different theme each month. June 2023 is focused on making the most of the current sales environment and how to use free market data and consumer finance to shift stock. Stock …

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Bicycle Association launches guide to inclusive recruitment

The Bicycle Association (BA) has published the latest in its BA Guide series—the BA Guide to Inclusive Recruitment. From using gender-neutral language in job ads, to being transparent on policies and benefits, the BA Guide includes a set of inclusive hiring practices to help cycling sector organisations to recruit and …

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Bicycle Association announces advisory board to support diversity in cycling

The Bicycle Association (BA) has announced the creation of an independent Diversity Advisory Board.  The Advisory Board’s main objective is to track progress with implementing the project’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) action plan, offering relevant perspectives and schools of thought in response to the challenges and barriers for implementation.  …

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