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3 Sep 2025

Cycling just two miles to work can improve heart health by up to 30 per cent compared with driving, new research has shown.

3 Sep 2025

The UK is far behind most European countries in e-bike sales, according to new research from ACT member Paul's Cycles.

2 Sep 2025

A barber's shop in Northern Ireland has proved that it's a cut above the rest by picking up the inaugural Love Your High Street Award 2025, following a public vote that attracted over 2,230...

29 Aug 2025

Pre-registration has now opened for the very first Cycling Industry News Live (CIN Live) show, taking place on Sunday 14 and Monday 15 September 2025 at NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire.

20 Aug 2025

ACT parent company Bira has expressed serious concern following today's announcement that UK inflation rose to 3.8% in July, higher than the expected 3.7% and marking the tenth consecutive month...

20 Aug 2025

Cycling and active living charity Sustrans has claimed there is strong evidence that a lack of infrastructure is the biggest barrier to getting more people on bikes in Northern Ireland.

14 Aug 2025

The global bike industry remains under pressure as Shimano, Giant and Canyon all report weaker profits and subdued outlooks for 2025.

13 Aug 2025

The ACT is set to be in attendance at the inaugural Cycling Industry News Live (CIN Live) trade show, which is set to bring together industry-wide education, market insight and product showcases...

12 Aug 2025

Britain's high street crisis has deepened dramatically with nearly half of independent retailers, including many in the independent cycling retail sector, reporting sales have crashed compared...

11 Aug 2025

ACT parent company Bira has condemned the Government's inaction over the "de minimis" import loophole following a Sky News investigation revealing £5.9 billion worth of cheap imports...

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Get your staff qualified for even less - visit us at Cycle Show

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Getting qualified to a minimum of Cytech technical one is key for EVERY cycle trade employee, no matter what their role in the business.

And now all of your employees can get qualified for just £60 - visit the ACT stand (F48a) at the Cycle Show on Thursday or the Cytech stand (D75) on any of the four days to pick up your Cytech theory one voucher - saving up to £90 per candidate!

No matter what position a member of staff holds in your business, learning key workshop skills can help them to better understand how the business is run, manage customer expectations, work safely and efficiently in the retail environment and even carry out some of the more basic workshop activities.

 


 

Cytech theory one incorporates the following workshop skills:

  • Workshop practices
  • Torque
  • Lubrication
  • Tyres and tubes
  • British Standards
  • Pre-delivery inspection
  • Health and safety
  • Consumer legislation

Not only does the Cytech theory one qualification give your staff the knowledge they need, but it also helps give your shop the recognition it deserves with a higher ranking on the Cytech directory by gaining learning credits for each qualified employee.

The directory works as a constantly updated census of where Cytech qualified people are employed in each shop and gives your customers the added confidence that their local cycle shop is their best resource for all their cycling needs.

Get your staff qualified today

Visit us at the Cycle Show to get your exclusive voucher code to access the course for £60 - available to everyone in the cycle trade. 

Once you've got your code visit www.cytechtheoryone.co.uk to register and enter the discount code at the checkout. 

Once candidates are logged in they will find study notes to read through before proceeding to some multiple choice questions. As they work through the questions they will also have the opportunity to view the study notes again if required. 

 

 

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