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18 Sep 2025

Cycling Scotland has highlighted the crucial distinction between legal and illegal e-bikes, warning that confusion risks undermining public trust in a technology that is helping thousands switch...

17 Sep 2025

Cycling retail specialists including the ACT has praised a recent Guardian feature on the topic of e-bikes and the use of illegal and unregulated models, with the piece providing...

15 Sep 2025

Dublin-based cycle workshop the Rediscovery Centre has achieved Cytech accreditation for its workshop team after completing advanced training with Activate Cycle Academy, an Oxford-based...

12 Sep 2025

Norwegian company Ampliuz is aiming to replicate the widespread network of EV chargers with a dedicated public charging system for e-bikes.

11 Sep 2025

With D2C bike brands facing significant headwinds, local bike have seen modest but real improvements in profits and prospects. Partnerships like ACT and Bikmo are helping independents strengthen...

5 Sep 2025

The average cycle trip in England lasted 24 minutes in 2024, remaining consistent with the previous year, new figures from the National Travel Survey have revealed.

4 Sep 2025

A panel event hosted by ACT Director Jonathan Harrison will focus on retailer experiences and how they are adapting to a number of challenges within the sector at this year’s inaugural...

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...

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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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