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27 May 2025

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16 May 2025

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15 May 2025

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15 May 2025

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14 May 2025

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13 May 2025

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12 May 2025

A doctor left with life-changing spinal injuries after the front forks of his gravel bike snapped during a ride has secured a £4.5 million settlement following a prolonged legal battle.

8 May 2025

ACT parent company Bira has welcomed the Bank of England's decision to reduce interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%, calling it a "much-needed boost" for the retail sector, including for cycling...

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ACT Member encourages all traders to join

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

"Having the ACT on your side can really help in difficult situations."

ACT logoThe ACT is the largest cycling trade organisation in the UK, and have been representing the interests of c.4000 businesses involved the cycle industry through promotion, business support, skills and the development of cycling for almost 100 years.

For less than 74p per day, ACT members across the UK are benefiting from essential services and support, provided in partnership with ActSmart. From access to sales tools such as Ride it away cycle finance to vital business support when you need it the most.

Whilst the cost savings alone - from services such as preferential card processing rates, Cytech training discounts, and the best rates on telecoms, broadband and energy - will easily pay for ACT membership, the support element of joining your trade association is priceless, yet often overlooked or undervalued.

http://resizer.bk-partners1.co.uk/bkpam257724_rgc3-03.png?w=960ACT member, Rock Garden Cycles recently experienced this support first-hand and are actively encouraging non-members to look at the ACT membership package and all it has to offer.

"Top notch service and proves that having the ACT on your side can really help in difficult situations. I won't hesitate to renew [ACT membership] when the time comes and I would encourage other traders to join if they aren't already members. They are an excellent service to have on our side, even if just for the ‘what if' situations which arise from time to time."

For the equivalent of just £22.50* per month, any cycles business in the UK can access the full range of membership benefits offered by the ACT.

  • Increase your sales and maximise customer spend with Ride it away retail finance
  • Up to 15% discount on bespoke business insurance
  • 10% discount on all Cytech training for you and your staff
  • Save an average of £720 a year with preferential card processing rates
  • Create bespoke gift, loyalty, savings, promotions and refund cards with Exoerts Cards
  • Start earning commission for successful Fetch cycle insurance referrals
  • National promotion as a member of the ACT
  • Unlimited access to 24 hour legal helpline
  • Unlimited job advertisements
  • Tax investigation protection
  • Access the online Employment Manual
  • PLUS, support from the ACT whenever you need it!

Join or upgrade by clicking the button below or contact us for more information.

Join ActSmart now

*Gold ActSmart subscription costs £270 per annum - the equivalent of £22.50 per month.

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