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Gig economy competitiveness causing more to turn to illegal e-bikes and impacting high street traders, says cycling sector expert

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Local bike shops can benefit from new £2,000 apprenticeship grant for SMEs

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ACT welcomes new Buy-Now, Pay-Later protections for cycle shoppers

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Dave Wilsher ex-ACT Director wins Family Business of the Year

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Dave Wilsher ex-ACT Director wins Family Business of the Year

Posted on 18 Nov 2022

Dave Wilsher ex-ACT Director wins Family Business of the Year at the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce awards.

Dave Wilsher award

His shop Mission Cycles in Mereworth Kent has been open since 1984 and specialises in high quality tricycles and accessories.

The ACT wishes Dave a huge congratulations!

Mission Cycles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionCycles/

To see all the winners check out the Business Awards site here.

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