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2 Apr 2026

Bikebook has announced a new integration with Shopify

1 Apr 2026

An awards scheme celebrating independent bike shops that go above and beyond for their communities launches this week.

30 Mar 2026

ACT parent company Bira has warned that falling retail sales in February are an early sign of consumers reining in their spending amid growing economic uncertainty.

26 Mar 2026

A flagship cycling borough in outer London is poised to lift its eight-year ban on dockless e-bikes, with Waltham Forest Labour Party pledging to introduce a scheme if it retains control of...

26 Mar 2026

Bira has welcomed the government's £319 million investment in high street revitalisation, while warning that without reform of business rates and action on overseas imports, many high...

19 Mar 2026

This one's sobering: 42% of small businesses reported a cyber breach in 2024, according to the National Cyber Security Centre. And it's not just massive corporations being targeted. It's small,...

19 Mar 2026

The Chancellor held a roundtable discussion on a future high street strategy last week, with Bira the sole voice representing smaller retail businesses. Read an update on Bira's place at a...

18 Mar 2026

An independent bike shop is refusing to sell or repair e-scooters over concerns about how they are being used, with the area’s police force backing the call and urging others to follow...

17 Mar 2026

Walking, wheeling and cycling across the Liverpool City Region are saving the NHS £53.8 million every year, according to the latest Walking and Cycling Index, with cycling playing a key...

13 Mar 2026

Findings from consumer rights publication Which? add to calls from the E-Bike Positive campaign to better scrutinise these sites and promote quality e-bikes from reputable manufacturers and...

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Missed the Maybe* ACT social media masterclass? Catch up now!

Posted on in Business News ,Brands & Products News , Cycles News

Have you ever wondered why some social posts have masses of engagement and others don't? During the Maybe* monthly masterclass you'll discover each month which bike shops have had the most social media engagement and why.

Learn from social media experts that help retailers across the UK use social media to increase sales and build stronger relationships with customers.

Every week you can bring your social media questions and they will answer them during the session.

The masterclass takes place on the first Wednesday of every month at 8pm.

Catch up on last week's masterclass now:

 

 

 

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ACT Gold members can benefit from 20% discount and Silver members benefit from 10% discount.

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Find out more about how Maybe* can benefit your business here.

 

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