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15 Jun 2026

If you stock e-bikes, you may need to re-read your policy because a generic shop or retail insurance policy is unlikely to cut it these days. Unless you have a policy designed to accommodate...

12 Jun 2026

The first ever Local Bike Shop Week has been hailed a major success, as the Association of Cycle Traders Director made a personal visit to present the inaugural Local Bike Shop Awards winner...

11 Jun 2026

Local Bike Shop Week has delivered a successful nationwide campaign, bringing together major cycling media, leading industry partners and, most importantly, independent bike shops across the UK...

10 Jun 2026

ACT parent company Bira has published its latest retail crime survey, with findings that paint an increasingly urgent picture of the pressures facing independent businesses across the UK.
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5 Jun 2026

Long-standing ACT partner V12 Retail Finance has been announced as sponsor of the Retailers Category at the BikeBiz Awards 2026, reinforcing its continued support for cycle retailers across the...

3 Jun 2026

ACT parent company Bira has warned that soaring business costs have gutted the entry-level jobs that once gave young people their first step into work, as government figures confirm the number...

1 Jun 2026

E‑Bike Positive has entered a new phase with the introduction of its updated Retailer Commitment, as the scheme prepares for a full public launch this summer.

29 May 2026

ACT Director Jonathan Harrison Featured on Latest BikeBiz Podcast Discussing E-Bike Positive

29 May 2026

New data shared by ACT partner V12 highlights the growing role of finance in the cycle retail sector

28 May 2026

Cycling UK is launching The Big Fix, a national campaign helping people get unused bikes back on the road

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Just over a week to go until The Cycle Show 2023, celebrating 20 years

Posted on in Cycles News , Outdoor News

Cycle ShowCytech, the internationally recognised training and accreditation scheme for bicycle technicians, will be joined by training providers Activate Cycle Academy and Spokes People when the UK’s biggest cycling show returns for its 20th anniversary in London this April.

Cytech WorkshopIt will be its second year at the iconic Alexandra Palace, taking place between Friday 21st April and Sunday 23 April 2023, with the Cytech team attending all days on stand G670.

At the show Cytech will also be delivering informative maintenance talks on each day of the show, watch this space for more details.

On stand G670 there’ll be offers and competitions to make the most of, as well as trainers on hand to discuss your training needs, any burning mechanical questions you have or just to have a chat with.

Part of the cycle trade?

UK-based IBDs and online retailers can register for a FREE pass and attend The Cycle Show's grand opening on Friday 21 April. Your pass will allow entry on any day, but dealers attending Friday will get special access to the VIP lounge for complimentary teas and coffees.

Register for your free trade pass here.

Please note your registration may take a few days to be approved. Registrations from non-retailers will not be approved.

If you are a member of the UK bike trade but not a retailer you can save 20% on tickets to the show using code TRADE20

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