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9 Jul 2026

ACT parent company Bira has warned that a new cap on Royal Mail's daily business collection capacity could cause serious problems for small retailers during the most important trading period of...

8 Jul 2026

Amazon and safety certification organisation UL have secured a court order preventing five e-bike and e-scooter companies from falsely claiming their products were UL-certified, marking another...

7 Jul 2026

The illegal use of electric off-road motorbikes and modified e-bikes fitted with throttles that effectively convert them into mopeds or motorbikes has become a road safety priority, according to...

1 Jul 2026

The ACT has warned that rising employment costs are quietly killing off one of the industry's most important entry points,  that being the traditional Saturday job.

30 Jun 2026

A new specialist police training course focused on e-bike compliance, enforcement and safety has been launched by Cytech training provider and ACT member Activate Cycle Academy to help forces...

26 Jun 2026

Retailers offering Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) or other short-term interest-free credit options should be aware of important regulatory changes taking effect from 15 July 2026.

26 Jun 2026

ACT parent company Bira has welcomed government moves to accelerate reforms to low-value import rules, but warned that the October 2028 timetable still leaves UK high streets exposed to unfair...

25 Jun 2026

Consumer watchdog Which has brought together retail industry leaders to call for tougher regulation of online marketplaces amid growing concerns over unsafe and non compliant products being sold...

24 Jun 2026

The ACT is backing a nationwide campaign from Cycling UK aimed at helping more people get back on their bikes with free safety checks and simple repairs this summer.

24 Jun 2026

Independent retailers have welcomed government proposals to tackle VAT fraud through online marketplaces, describing the move as a positive step towards creating a fairer trading environment for...

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Cycle September - Love to Ride's Global Bike Challenge

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

love to ride 

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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