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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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Support your local bike shop to earn extra BetterPoints

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

To celebrate Local Bike Shop Day on Saturday 30 April, BetterPoints are offering QUINTUPLE points and the chance to win a £55 bike service by choosing to travel on two wheels.

Local Bike Shop Day is an annual celebration of the community and culture that is independent bike shops. 

Whether you are are an avid daily cyclist or an occasional rider, why not cycle over to one of the stores listed below? Not only will it earn you BetterPoints and prize draw tickets, it will allow you to discover the specialist services, knowledge and passion that sets local bike shops apart from bigger national retailers.

Want to find out more about Local Bike Shop Day? Tap or click the link here.

If you don't own a bike but want to get a feel for two-wheel travel, use the BTN BikeShare public bike hire.

What rewards can I earn?

For every 5 minutes of cycling (including e-bikes) on Local Bike Shop Day, we will award you with:

  • 10 BetterPoints, up to 40 minutes on the day.
  • 1 BetterTicket, up to 8 times on the day. We'll be giving away a £55 Rayment Cycles bike service(not including parts) and 25 lots of 2,500 BetterPoints.

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