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22 Oct 2026

Bira is urging businesses of all sizes to check their websites are protected, following a warning about a critical security flaw affecting PHP.

21 Oct 2026

Independent retailers, including cycle shops and IBDs, face a looming cost crisis unless the Chancellor acts in the Budget, ACT parent company Bira has warned.

20 Oct 2026

The E-Bike Positive scheme has won the Cycle Advocacy of the Year award at the 2026 BikeBiz Awards, recognising its work to improve e-bike safety, raise standards and help consumers identify...

16 Oct 2026

ACT parent company Bira has welcomed plans to make online marketplaces collect VAT but warns that proposed exemptions could undermine the crackdown.

14 Oct 2026

A strong security setup can help retailers reduce the risk of repeat incidents and protect their insurability. Joanna Evans, Head of Bikmo for Business, explains in the next instalment of a...

13 Oct 2026

Several e-bikes have been rejected at the UK border in recent weeks after checks found serious safety and compliance problems, including fire risks, inadequate documentation and components.

12 Oct 2026

The ACT is hosting an online retailer support session on Thursday 22 October at 10:30am to help independent bicycle dealers affected by the administration of Accell Group UK.
 

9 Oct 2026

E-Bike Positive has gained further recognition from MPs, Government ministers and Transport for London (TfL), strengthening its position as a safety trust mark helping consumers identify safe,...

8 Oct 2026

Deliveroo is piloting new speed and GPS technology to identify riders using illegal e-bikes, with riders found to be repeatedly travelling at sustained speeds beyond the...

1 Oct 2026

Europe will need around 105,000 additional bike mechanics by 2032, according to new industry analysis which says the sector is already 45,000 mechanics short of meeting current demand.

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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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