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16 May 2025

ACT parent company Bira has said that members are hopeful the warm weather, Easter weekend and upcoming bank holidays will provide a much-needed boost to high street sales.

15 May 2025

UK economy delivers strongest quarterly performance in a year despite forecasts of business downturn.

15 May 2025

A new e-bike hire scheme is set to launch in Edinburgh on a two-year trial basis, with the aim of having bikes on the streets ahead of this summer’s Fringe Festival.

14 May 2025

The City of London’s ‘Square Mile’ has seen the biggest increase in cycling since records began, with daily numbers rising past all previous counts.

13 May 2025

Local Bike Shop Day 2025 brought a wave of...

12 May 2025

A doctor left with life-changing spinal injuries after the front forks of his gravel bike snapped during a ride has secured a £4.5 million settlement following a prolonged legal battle.

8 May 2025

ACT parent company Bira has welcomed the Bank of England's decision to reduce interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%, calling it a "much-needed boost" for the retail sector, including for cycling...

8 May 2025

ACT parent company Bira has responded to the news that the 144-year-old Beales department store is staging a "Rachel Reeves Closing Down Sale" in its final weeks of trading, with giant yellow...

2 May 2025

Could the UK cycling industry be showing signs of renewed momentum? Following a challenging period marked by falling sales and overstocked inventories, overall trends and sales figures from...

2 May 2025

The Netherlands is set to legalise electric scooters and other light electric vehicles on public roads from July 2025, provided they are registered and display a license plate.

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Summer Series Part 5: Cytech international developments

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

Summer Series Part 5 

The ACT is its membership and if you are one of the 4000 businesses that subscribe to the ACT then rest assured that you are now part of a 100,000+ community of Independent Retailers working together for the future of speciality the IRC, the leading advocate of Indie Retail in the UK.

Cycling has benefited over the past 18 months, but UK retail is increasingly challenged to adapt to a changing high street and consumer purchasing habits. The ACT's no.1 focus remains consumer engagement and sales. Through continual innovation and partnership we provide business support and skills to help develop the UK's cycling community. We all have an exciting 6 months ahead. 

To view the complete 5-part ACT Summer Series click here.

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Cytech courses are currently delivered on 4 continents with Cytech qualified technicians operating in 47 countries across the globe.

Part 5 of the Summer Series uses the graphic below to showcase some of the developments in the Cytech pipeline.

To make sure your staff are showing with their qualifications you can check the international Directory here.

To find your nearest Cytech training centre you can use the map here.

To find out more about apprenticeships and how to make the most of the current financial incentives click here.

More information about each of the developments below will follow soon! Keep an eye out for updates via the Cytech news page or on social media - Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.


  Cytech news email summary AUG21

 

Discover the online course Cytech Theory one 

The Cytech journey begins with Theory one, suitable for all shop staff working in the cycles trade.

With trade prices from only £41.67 excl. VAT with ACT membership, getting your staff trained through the internationally recognised training scheme is more cost effective than ever!

TRY A FREE DEMO OF THEORY ONE HERE

GET STARTED ON THE FULL COURSE HERE
Log in with your ACT credentials to get your discount

 

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