Association of Cycle Traders

An ACT member of more than a decade, @skinnergate , has taken a decisive stance on e‑scooter safety by choosing to stop selling and repairing e‑scooters. bit.ly/selling-repair…

Do you charge for bike fitting, coaching, maintenance classes or specialist advice? You may need Professional Indemnity — it’s about financial loss, not physical damage. Read the latest from Joanna Evans, Head of @bikmoinsurance for Business bit.ly/Professional-I…

Once again, businesses were left without the meaningful support they urgently need, no progress on business rates reform, no targeted help with rising costs, and no real plan to protect high streets. bit.ly/Spring-Stateme…

London Metropolitan Police have confiscated 50+ illegally modified e‑bikes in just two days, as part of wider action to tackle crime and anti‑social behaviour linked to non‑compliant vehicles. bit.ly/london-ebikes-…

B Advanced @cytech_training launches in Ireland Cytech Technical Three and Technical e‑bike courses are now launching at The Rediscovery Centre in Dublin, supporting technicians working on modern bikes and e‑bike systems. bit.ly/Ireland-cytech… #Cytech #CytechIreland

B Advanced @cytech_training launches in Ireland Cytech Technical Three and Technical e‑bike courses are now launching at The Rediscovery Centre in Dublin, supporting technicians working on modern bikes and e‑bike systems. bit.ly/Ireland-cytech… #Cytech #CytechIreland

@cyclingindustry is calling on independents to take part in the CIN Market Data 2026 survey. ✅ Takes just a few minutes ✅ Anonymised results shared in Q1 ✅ Helps benchmark your business & shape industry insight bit.ly/Independent-Bi…

A 18-strong coalition of business organisations and tax experts, including the ACT and led-by its parent company Bira has called for a formal consultation on reforming VAT online marketplace liability rules. bit.ly/Coalition-VAT-…

If you're at iceBike* London, be sure to swing by and catch Jonathan contributing to the expert discussion panel on Positive Retailing in Challenging Times. Don't miss out!

Great time at iceBike* North! ACT Director, Jonathan spoke on a panel with industry leaders about creating positivity during tough times. So inspiring to hear from Dominic Langan, Peter Eland, Hugo Davidson, Ed Clancy. See you later this week at iceBike* South

Get involved with Bira's Valentine's Window Display Competition! This February, we are excited to see your creative and dazzling window displays! Not only will you get to showcase your shop's heart and soul, but you'll also be in with a chance to win bit.ly/Valentines-Win…

BTP have abandoned a controversial policy that meant officers would not investigate bicycle thefts if a bike had been left outside a railway station for more than two hours, claiming it is “committed to bringing more bike thieves to justice”. bit.ly/Bike-theft-out…

The government's decision to give pubs a 15% business rates discount while excluding independent retailers has sparked criticism. The move has caused concern among sectors like independent cycling retailers. bit.ly/Pub-only-busin…

Public and products liability insurance is a necessity, not an option. Hear from Joanna Evans, Head of @ridebikmo for Business, as she explains the importance of this critical coverage. bit.ly/Liability-insu…

Get ready for the 2027 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, starting in the UK for the first time with ten host locations across Scotland, England, and Wales. bit.ly/10-cities-Tour…

@BikeBizOnline has dropped it's iceBike 2026 preview, with a sit down chat exploring what retailers can expect from the event, and why it's shaping up to be a big one! If iceBike* is on your radar, this is well worth a read - bit.ly/BikeBiz-Januar… #iceBike2026

ACT parent company Bira has has demanded equal treatment for small shops after the government announced plans to water down business rate rises for pubs. Read full article - bit.ly/Pub-Rates-Reli… #RetailSupport #CycleNews #BusinessRates

Understanding your specific risks and choosing the right insurance provider is crucial. Joanna Evans, Head of @ridebikmo for Business, shares insights in the first of a series of articles. Make sure your insurance evolves with you. bit.ly/Understanding-…

Workshop by bikebook is the software built specifically for bike repair. Get online booking, digital job reports, and automated customer comms—all in one place. Bikebook users get 20% discount on Gold ACT Membership. Get your free trial today! - bit.ly/Workshop-by-Bi…

From 2026 the E-Bike Positive Campaign will be adopted by The ACT and Bicycle Association. Jonathan Harrison, Director of ACT, said: “It's great to see all the hard work behind E-Bike Positive over the past two years now moving to this next chapter." bit.ly/EBikePositivec…