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9 Jul 2025

A recent BBC Breakfast segment has sparked backlash from the cycling community over its portrayal of e-bikes, with critics accusing the broadcaster of conflating legal e-bikes with illegal,...

8 Jul 2025

More than 30 locations across Scotland have seen a major rise in the number of people cycling, according to newly released data.

7 Jul 2025

Sixteen illegally upgraded e-bikes capable of speeds up to 40mph have been seized and disposed of in a joint enforcement operation in Birmingham city centre.

7 Jul 2025

Bristol-based Cytech training provider and ACT member Life Cycle has launched its award-winning Bikes Beyond Bars programme at HMP Bullingdon, expanding a project that has already impacted lives...

4 Jul 2025

New data from Strava reveals a major surge in cycling across the UK, with Gen Z and Millennials leading the charge.

3 Jul 2025

Shimano has launched an urgent investigation into what it describes as a “critical” shortage of skilled bike mechanics across Europe, warning that the situation threatens to...

2 Jul 2025

MPs have called on Amazon and eBay to tighten controls after e-bikes and chargers flagged as serious fire risks were found for sale on their platforms.

25 Jun 2025

The E-Bike Positive campaign has seen major success in the first half of 2025, with its message reaching nearly 8 million people across the UK through high-profile media coverage and growing...

20 Jun 2025

The House of Commons Business and Trade Committee has asked the ACT, and its parent company Bira, to help them reach out to small business retailers across the country, for their quick input on...

20 Jun 2025

Activate Cycle Academy has reopened its Cytech training facility in Darlington, offering a full range of courses from Home Mechanic up to Cytech Technical Three.
 

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APPGCW Webinar: How local transport decisions can help during a national crisis

Posted on in Cycles News

The All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling & Walking (APPGCW) would like to invite you to attend their first webinar, on Friday 12th June from 9.30-10.30.

APPGCW are hosting this event in association with British Cycling, who have recently re-launched their Choose Cycling programme.

Speakers:

Cllr Suzanne Bartington, Oxfordshire County Council
Chris Boardman, British Cycling Policy Adviser and Greater Manchester's Cycling and Walking Commissioner
Cllr Claire Holland, Deputy Leader of London Borough of Lambeth
Cllr Waseem Zaffar, Transport & Environment Lead, Birmingham City Council

Please contact the ACT if you would like to join the webinar and we will circulate the login details in advance of the meeting for all those wanting to join.


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