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23 Dec 2025

An end of year message from Jonathan Harrison, Director of the ACT.

23 Dec 2025

Labour’s transport chief has talked up the government’s latest active travel funding pledge while not being drawn on specific national aims for walking and cycling, despite calls for...

23 Dec 2025

A $1.6 million anti-counterfeiting bust has seen illegal bicycle products seized after an investigation targeting listings on AliExpress, a Chinese retail giant whose website is accessible to...

12 Dec 2025

Electric bike specialist title CyclingElectric.com has announced that its e-bike Demo Days will return to the four established locations in 2026, following a successful series of...

11 Dec 2025

ACT parent company Bira has called on the Scottish Government to follow Wales's example and introduce genuine business rates reductions for retail premises ahead of the Scottish Budget on 13...

11 Dec 2025

An ACT member has picked up a ‘Mechanic of the Month’ award in a rare win for an entire team.

10 Dec 2025

The ACT has joined more than 50 organisations in signing a letter to transport secretary Heidi Alexander calling for clearer, measurable national targets for walking, wheeling and cycling in...

10 Dec 2025

A Cytech training provider has secured government support under the Skills for Life campaign to offer part-funded Cytech Skills Bootcamps in Surrey.

9 Dec 2025

In a cycling business where risks vary wildly by size, services, stock and setup, understanding your specific exposures, choosing a provider who truly knows the industry, and regularly reviewing...

2 Dec 2025

Independent retailers across the UK are facing business rates increases of up to 15% next year despite government promises of the "lowest tax rates since 1991", ACT parent company Bira has...

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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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