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8 May 2026

Bike shops across the UK have been at the centre of a week-long celebration

1 May 2026

An independent bike shop in Yorkshire has been crowned the first ever Local Bike Shop Awards winner, securing 42% of the public vote.

1 May 2026

ACT partner Gogeta has announced it has cut retailer fees to 0% effective immediately, becoming the first UK cycle-to-work scheme to remove retailer charges entirely.

24 Apr 2026

Cycling enthusiasts across the UK are being invited to vote for their favourite independent bike shop as the first ever Local Bike Shop Awards enters its final stage.

19 Apr 2026

From our many brilliant entries down to 8 finalists, the judging panel will be evaluating and championing independent bike shops up and down the country that make an impact in their...

17 Apr 2026

The Bikeability Trust is set to receive £78 million as part of a £108 million Government funding package to boost walking, wheeling and cycling across England, marking the largest...

17 Apr 2026

An independent bike shop has reopened its doors less than 24 hours after a ram raid saw around £40,000 worth of stock stolen and a further £50,000 in damage caused to the premises.

16 Apr 2026

The ACT is urging independent bike shops to enter the first ever Local Bike Shop Awards before entries close on Sunday 19th April.

16 Apr 2026

Consumer finance is entering a new phase in the UK, shaped by tighter regulation, evolving customer expectations, and increased scrutiny on outcomes. We’ve explained the key things you...

10 Apr 2026

It’s easy to forget the moment your love for bike shops began. Mat Clark, owner of BRINK - a UK-based business specialising in cycling retail, brand strategy, and industry insight -...

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Ridersmate UK Launch

Posted on in Business News ,Brands & Products News , Cycles News

Tested world wide and with over 50 testimonials in the past few months from riders involved in accidents, Ridersmate is now ready to be launched into the UK.

Introducing Ridersmate-the world's only dedicated GPS safety and tracking device that automatically texts your loved ones in the event of an accident! 

We are looking for re-sellers/stockists of our products. Good margins coupled with direct support to you or your customers underlines the value of our products and service.

We understand riders, we are riders ourselves and we designed this product for riders. This is an opportunity for you to get your hands on this product first and showcase it to your customers.

The product is for sale on www.ridersmate.com but through here we never offer discounts or reduce the price. This gives you sales opportunities and help save riders lives at the same time. Ridersmate is an Associate Partner of the eCall and I HeERO program for Europe specialising in 2 wheels.

Contact David Coleman on 01386 701200 or david@ridersmate.com

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