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UK's E-Bike Positive campaign to be adopted by the BA & ACT

As of Thursday 1st January 2026, the E-Bike Positive campaign will fall under the joint guardianship of the Bicycle Association (BA) and the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT).

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Cycling charity gives former prisoner bike mechanic skills through Cytech-backed course

Cycling charity and ACT member Life Cycle has helped a former prisoner gain key bike mechanic skills to help “break the cycle of reoffending” through a Cytech-accredited training...

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A Cycle to Work scheme cap “doesn’t just limit choice, it limits opportunity.” – An independent retailer’s view

Independent retailers are warning that proposed changes to the Cycle to Work scheme risk deepening pressures already felt on the shop floor. Writing on LinkedIn just under a week ago, A&S...

18 Nov 2025, more…

ACT among wave of concern from cycling industry bodies at potential Cycle to Work cap

Cycling industry bodies have reacted with alarm to reports that the Government is considering re-introducing a spending cap on Cycle to Work purchases, a proposal expected to be examined as part...

17 Nov 2025, more…

ACT gears up for COREbike 2026 debut

The ACT will exhibit at COREbike for the first time in 2026, further strengthening its presence across the UK cycle industry.

13 Nov 2025, more…

Stop being a dumping ground for used e-bike batteries

Used e-bike batteries are piling up because too many suppliers are failing to meet their legal obligations and it’s time to stop being polite about it, writes ACT Director Jonathan...

11 Nov 2025, more…

Investigation reveals 'illegal for road use' and 'dangerous' products listed as e-bikes by UK retail giants

An investigation by Cycling Electric has uncovered that major retailers including Argos, Very.co.uk, and eBay are listing products marketed as ‘electric...

6 Nov 2025, more…

Cycling UK celebrates successful ‘Glow Rides’ promoting safer cycling routes for women

Thousands of riders across the UK joined Cycling UK’s Glow Rides to call for safer cycling and walking routes that reflect women’s needs and experiences.

28 Oct 2025, more…

Experts share how to make your bike last longer – and why regular care pays off

Cycling experts have shared their top tips in a new Guardian feature revealing how simple maintenance habits can extend the life of a bike and save riders from costly repairs.

10 Oct 2025, more…

Scottish bike shop to celebrate 20-year anniversary with prize draw and instore event

An independent Scottish cycling retailer is celebrating 20 years in business this month with a prize draw and ‘celebratory cupcakes’ during an event at the shop.

24 Sep 2025, more…

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Irish cycle workshop team achieves cycling industry accreditation with help from fellow ACT member

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Irish cycle workshop team achieves cycling industry accreditation with help from fellow ACT member

Posted on 15 Sep 2025

Dublin-based cycle workshop the Rediscovery Centre has achieved Cytech accreditation for its workshop team after completing advanced training with Activate Cycle Academy, an Oxford-based provider and fellow member of the ACT.

Rediscovery Centre & Activate
Rediscovery Centre & Activate

Activate Cycle Academy, which is both a Cytech training provider and ACT member, supported the Rediscovery Centre team in completing the Cytech Technical 3 course, a key step towards delivering the qualification, as well as e-bike courses, directly at their Ballymun premises in Ireland.

The week-long training covered advanced areas including mountain bike suspension servicing, electronic gearing systems, hydraulic brake maintenance, and specialist wheel building techniques.

The Rediscovery Centre’s Cytech Ireland programme already runs Home Mechanic and Technical 1 Practical courses from its purpose-built training workshop, with availability now open for people to register their interest in the Cytech Technical 2 course.

Upcoming training dates in Dublin include Home Mechanic courses on 27 September, 4 and 11 October, and Technical 1 Practical sessions running in September, October, and November.

Members of the ACT get exclusive access to Cytech accreditation. To learn more, visit the Cytech website.

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