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23 Dec 2025

An end of year message from Jonathan Harrison, Director of the ACT.

23 Dec 2025

Labour’s transport chief has talked up the government’s latest active travel funding pledge while not being drawn on specific national aims for walking and cycling, despite calls for...

23 Dec 2025

A $1.6 million anti-counterfeiting bust has seen illegal bicycle products seized after an investigation targeting listings on AliExpress, a Chinese retail giant whose website is accessible to...

12 Dec 2025

Electric bike specialist title CyclingElectric.com has announced that its e-bike Demo Days will return to the four established locations in 2026, following a successful series of...

11 Dec 2025

ACT parent company Bira has called on the Scottish Government to follow Wales's example and introduce genuine business rates reductions for retail premises ahead of the Scottish Budget on 13...

11 Dec 2025

An ACT member has picked up a ‘Mechanic of the Month’ award in a rare win for an entire team.

10 Dec 2025

The ACT has joined more than 50 organisations in signing a letter to transport secretary Heidi Alexander calling for clearer, measurable national targets for walking, wheeling and cycling in...

10 Dec 2025

A Cytech training provider has secured government support under the Skills for Life campaign to offer part-funded Cytech Skills Bootcamps in Surrey.

9 Dec 2025

In a cycling business where risks vary wildly by size, services, stock and setup, understanding your specific exposures, choosing a provider who truly knows the industry, and regularly reviewing...

2 Dec 2025

Independent retailers across the UK are facing business rates increases of up to 15% next year despite government promises of the "lowest tax rates since 1991", ACT parent company Bira has...

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Christmas Opening Hours

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

The ActSmart office will be open as usual (9am-5:15pm) for the majority of the Christmas period, with the following exceptions:

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Christmas Day - CLOSED

Boxing Day - CLOSED

New Year's Day - CLOSED

ActSmart can be contacted on 01273 427 700 or info@actsmart.biz.

Legal Advice

ActSmart subscribers have access to the DAS legal helpline which is open 24 hours a day, including Christmas and New Year. For legal advice over this period please click here.

If you do not know your log in details please contact us or click here for a reminder.

Stationery Orders

Workshop stationery and Ride it away or Take it outdoors POS orders must be placed by 12pm on the 20th of December to guarantee pre-Christmas delivery. Any orders placed after the 20th will not be delivered until the 2nd of January.

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