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Yorkshire bike shop wins first ever Local Bike Shop Awards

An independent bike shop in Yorkshire has been crowned the first ever Local Bike Shop Awards winner, securing 42% of the public vote.

1 May 2026, more…

Gogeta becomes first UK cycle-to-work scheme provider to remove retailer fees entirely

ACT partner Gogeta has announced it has cut retailer fees to 0% effective immediately, becoming the first UK cycle-to-work scheme to remove retailer charges entirely.

1 May 2026, more…

Public vote opens for inaugural Local Bike Shop Awards

Cycling enthusiasts across the UK are being invited to vote for their favourite independent bike shop as the first ever Local Bike Shop Awards enters its final stage.

24 Apr 2026, more…

Local Bike Shop Week Awards: Meet the Judges

From our many brilliant entries down to 8 finalists, the judging panel will be evaluating and championing independent bike shops up and down the country that make an impact in their...

19 Apr 2026, more…

Independent bike shops urged to enter inaugural awards as deadline approaches

The ACT is urging independent bike shops to enter the first ever Local Bike Shop Awards before entries close on Sunday 19th April.

16 Apr 2026, more…

Consumer finance is changing – how can cycling retailers find the right partner?

Consumer finance is entering a new phase in the UK, shaped by tighter regulation, evolving customer expectations, and increased scrutiny on outcomes. We’ve explained the key things you...

16 Apr 2026, more…

RideWrap confirmed as sponsor of ‘Cytech Pub Quiz’ as part of build up to Local Bike Shop Week

Bike frame and fork protection specialists BikeWrap has confirmed its sponsorship of the Cytech Pub Quiz, part of the build up to Local Bike Shop Week next month.

8 Apr 2026, more…

First ever Local Bike Shop Week Awards launches to celebrate independent cycle retailers

An awards scheme celebrating independent bike shops that go above and beyond for their communities launches this week.

1 Apr 2026, more…

Cyber Security: The threat every bike shop needs to take seriously

This one's sobering: 42% of small businesses reported a cyber breach in 2024, according to the National Cyber Security Centre. And it's not just massive corporations being targeted. It's small,...

19 Mar 2026, more…

ACT makes COREbike debut as cycle industry comes together for 2026 show

The UK cycle industry were brought together at COREbike 2026, with retailers, distributors and industry partners gathering for several days of meetings, networking and product showcases.

4 Mar 2026, more…

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Claim your free Cytech course at iceBike

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Claim your free Cytech course at iceBike

Posted on 21 Jan 2016

The ACT are backing a campaign to get every specialist cycle trade employee Cytech qualified, with a FREE course for ACT member shops.

Being Cytech qualified not only gives your staff the confidence they need to do their job to the highest of their ability, but it also gives your customers peace of mind that their bike is in safe hands.

Following international expansion last year, Cytech is now the recognised training and accreditation scheme for bicycle technicians across the globe. As such, the ACT's aim is to encourage every specialist cycle trade employee to become Cytech qualified.

Whilst Cytech technical two is the industry standard for professional cycle technicians worldwide and Cytech technical three represents the pinnacle of technical proficiency, getting qualified to a minimum of Cytech technical one is key for EVERY cycle trade employee, no matter what their role in the business.

Possessing the skills learnt in Cytech theory one will give your employees a strong foundation to build their career upon.

No matter what position a member of staff holds in your business, learning key workshop skills can help them to better understand how the business is run, manage customer expectations, work safely and efficiently in the retail environment and even carry out some of the more basic workshop activities.

To help give your shop a helping hand in getting staff qualified, every ACT member shop can claim one free Cytech theory one course - worth £150 - from the ACT at iceBike*. Simply pick up a flyer at the show for more details.

Register here

All Cytech qualified personnel are promoted online via the directory on Cytech.training. The Cytech directory works as a constantly updated census of who is Cytech qualified and where they are employed, helping UK consumers to find their nearest qualified mechanic to take care of their bike.

 

 

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