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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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Maybe* CEO featured in list of 40 Digital Women to Watch 2021

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

Digital Women shines a light on the female technology role models throughout the UK and highlights women that have made a significant contribution to the technology sector. We're delighted to announce that Maybe* CEO Polly Barnfield OBE is featured in the 40 Digital Women to Watch in 2021 list, which is made up of the top entries for the annual Digital Woman of the Year award.

"This year, with the challenges presented by the pandemic, it was important for us to highlight the women who not only excelled in spite of the endless challenges of 2020, but also extended their services and efforts to help others in the wider community." - Lucy Hall, Founder of Digital Women


The Digital Women to Watch 2021 ebook is packed full of the UK's greatest talent and showcases the women who are going over and above to make a difference for women in digital.

Polly is shortlisted for the Digital Innovator of the Year award which recognises and rewards individuals who have harnessed the latest in digital and tech over the past year and are showing innovation in their area of work.

Read the Digital Women eMag here

 

"I'm delighted to be featured in the list amongst so many incredible women. The pandemic has forced each and every one of us to diversify and challenged us to think outside of the box to deliver technology solutions unlike never before. I'm proud to be one of many women to create digital solutions that are helping people through such challenging times." - Polly Barnfield OBE, CEO of Maybe*
    

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