This is a trade facing website. Visit the ACT's consumer site thecyclingexperts.co.uk for information and advice on cycling and find your local independent cycle retailer.

Search News

Results: 81-90 of 947


30 Nov 2023

New research from Lime entitled “Tackling the Gender Pedal Gap” has most women facing barriers to cycling, including poorly lit streets and isolated routes. The report claims...

27 Nov 2023

Torq Zone Academy, a leading institution of vocational training in South Africa, has been re-accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), for another five years, to offer...

27 Nov 2023

Cycling UK has released its annual 100 Women in Cycling list for 2023, the seventh such initiative to celebrate women across the British cycling community and those who inspire others to cycle.

27 Nov 2023

The former commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Lord Hogan-Howe, has said number plates should be introduced on the back of bikes to stop so many cyclists being a danger on...

23 Nov 2023

Retail sector leaders have expressed a range of concerns, from taxation to business rates, following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement this week.

15 Nov 2023

The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA), which works with over 6,000 independent businesses of all sizes across the UK, has outlined its expectations from the government...

14 Nov 2023

ACT member and Cytech-accredited Stonehaven shop Bike Remedy has been given permission to expand its offering by building a bike shelter and tool station outside its premises.

14 Nov 2023

As more people turn to cycling, more jobs are being created in the industry, according to an article in The Sun.

14 Nov 2023

Cytech Training Scotland, proudly operated by Bike for Good, is thrilled to celebrate a year of remarkable achievements in providing top-notch Cytech bicycle maintenance training. Over the past...

14 Nov 2023

The ACT is urging any cycling retailers affected by technical issues being reported with the 'buy now, pay later' app Klarna to consider whether they may be better served by switching to an...

Back to news menu

Cytech named provider of Best Retailer Services in the 2023 BikeBiz Awards

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

Cytech BikeBiz Awards WinnerCytech has been named as the provider of Best Retailer Services in the 2023 BikeBiz Awards, recognising the positive impact of its service to the cycling industry. More than 25,000 Cytech technical training courses have been delivered to date with courses encompassing the basics of cycle mechanics right through to dealing with the most advanced and high-tech components and parts.

The winners were chosen by an expert judging panel, which offered years of combined experience in the cycling and micromobility industry.

Cytech training is provided in the UK by Activate Cycle AcademySpokes People and Bike for Good and in South Africa, Canada, and Australia and New Zealand by Torq Zone AcademyWhistler Adventure School and The Bicycle Academy respectively.

Commenting on the Award, Jonathan Harrison from the Association of Cycle Traders, which owns Cytech, said:

“This is not just a proud moment for us and recognition of the excellent work by our partners in delivering Cytech training internationally. It is also a reminder that Cytech is raising the standards of bike technicians and maintenance skills in a way that not only better serves cyclists, but which supports the cycle retail industry and helps individuals achieve new standards of excellence in their careers. It’s great to see that recognised with the BikeBiz Best Retailer Services award.”

Find out more about our courses here: www.cytech.training

Back to news menu

Useful links

If you have any other queries please contact us.