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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 -...

8 Apr 2026

Bike frame and fork protection specialists BikeWrap has confirmed its sponsorship of the Cytech Pub Quiz, part of the build up to Local Bike Shop Week next month.

2 Apr 2026

Bikebook has announced a new integration with Shopify

1 Apr 2026

An awards scheme celebrating independent bike shops that go above and beyond for their communities launches this week.

30 Mar 2026

ACT parent company Bira has warned that falling retail sales in February are an early sign of consumers reining in their spending amid growing economic uncertainty.

26 Mar 2026

A flagship cycling borough in outer London is poised to lift its eight-year ban on dockless e-bikes, with Waltham Forest Labour Party pledging to introduce a scheme if it retains control of...

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Cycle September - Love to Ride's Global Bike Challenge

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

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Love to Ride are back with Cycle September as an initiative to encourage thousands of individuals and businesses around the globe to enjoy all the benefits of bike riding. The aim of Cycle September is for individuals, workplaces and countries to compete to earn the most points through riding and encouraging others to ride.


You can ride anywhere, anytime during September, simply register online here and then follow these three steps:


1. Enjoy a ride- just a 10 minute ride is long enough
2. Log it on Love to Ride or connect another cycling app such as Strava, Ride App, Endomondo or Map My Ride.
3. Earn points, climb the leaderboards and win prizes!


Riders can choose to either take part as individuals or as a workplace, view a leader board to see how they place against other riders as well as having the opportunity to win prizes! For more information and to register visit the Love to Ride website here.

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