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Activate Cycle Academy returns to major bike festival with Cytech training insight

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Activate Cycle Academy returns to major bike festival with Cytech training insight

Posted on 23 Jul 2025

Cytech training provider Activate Cycle Academy will be at this year’s Cannondale Malverns Classic Mountain Bike Festival over the August Bank Holiday.

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As part of the Expo Trade Arena, Activate will be on hand with details about Cytech technical training courses, their bike mechanic apprenticeship programme, and expert advice on bike maintenance.

“This event is the best Bank Holiday weekend for anyone who loves bikes, racing, and great times with family and friends,” said a spokesperson from Activate. “We’re excited to be back and look forward to chatting with riders about their future in the cycle industry.”

The 2025 Malverns Classic takes place from 21st to 24th August at Eastnor Deer Park and is set to be the festival’s biggest year yet, with expanded camping, racing and exhibition areas.

Known as the “Glastonbury of mountain biking,” the event features four days of racing across all disciplines, live entertainment, street food, and activities for all ages.

To find out more and register for the event, where you can meet the Activate team, you can visit the event website here.

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