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ACT and Cytech join webinar on Europe’s bike mechanic skills challenge
Posted on 10 Nov 2026
The ACT and Cytech joined industry experts for a NextGen Mechanics webinar exploring Europe’s bicycle mechanic skills shortage and the work under way to strengthen training, professional standards and recognition across the sector.
Jonathan Harrison, Director of the ACT and Head of Cytech, represented the organisations during the webinar, drawing on Cytech’s contribution to the NextGen Mechanics report published earlier this year.
The report found that Europe could need around 105,000 additional bike mechanics by 2032, with the sector already facing a shortfall of around 45,000 mechanics against current demand.
The webinar examined what this shortage means for workshops, cycling businesses and participation, with discussion focused on creating clearer entry routes into the profession and stronger progression pathways for mechanics.
Participants also discussed the importance of recognised mechanic competencies, helping employers and customers understand the skills and standards expected across different areas of bicycle maintenance.
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The discussion highlighted the potential for greater European alignment in mechanic training, while recognising that this should strengthen existing national training systems rather than replace them with a single qualification.
The NextGen Mechanics work is now continuing through the European Cycling Industries’ Education & Skills Expert Group, with ACT and Cytech contributing to ongoing work around professional standards and mechanic training across Europe.