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The number of reported e-bike thefts doubled in the space of a year in the UK, with a 103% increase in 2023 compared to 2022, according to a study by Evolve E-bikes. While the...

22 Apr 2024

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The managing director of Brompton has backed a campaign to introduce stricter e-bike battery regulations in the UK, amid "too many examples of e-bikes, e-scooters and light electric...

15 Apr 2024

The Rediscovery Centre, the National Centre for the Circular Economy in Ireland, today announced its partnership with Cytech, the internationally recognised training and accreditation scheme for...

12 Apr 2024

Just two weeks remain for the UK cycle industry to have its say on the current Government consultation to double the permissible power of e-bikes, and to remove the need for pedalling.

10 Apr 2024

Award-winning cycling business Spokes Bikes has added a new shop in Greenock to existing shop in Bridge of Weir.

9 Apr 2024

Communities across England are to be given access to £101 million of government funding for high-quality walking and cycling routes, improving the quality of local public engagement for...

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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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