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Cytech to deliver seminars at Cycle Show 2023, opening this Friday 21st April

Posted on in Cycles News , Outdoor News

Cytech are attending the Cycle Show and will be demonstrating key practices in bike maintenance that are useful for both the trade and public.

This year's seminar theatre will have an adventure travel theme, where Lee from Spokes People will be delivering a talk each day around the subject of preparation for those long trips being planned throughout the year, essentials to take with you and maintenance tips for keeping the bike going if you get stuck in the middle of nowhere.

The talks will last around 30 minutes and times over the weekend are:

  • Friday 21st – 1.15pm
  • Saturday 22nd – 1.15pm
  • Sunday 23rd – 10.30am

 

Come visit Cytech on stand G670

Cytech Workshop

The team from Cytech will be at the show on all days at stand G670.

Joining them will be Activate Cycle AcademySpokes People and members of the ACT team to talk about mechanic careers in the industry. Cycle mechanics build, repair and service all kinds of bikes, with excellent cash incentives and career prospects to travel and work all over the globe.

 

Learn more about careers in the industry

 

On top of this there will also be an opportunity to win a Cytech home mechanic course (or £300 of another Cytech practical course) with our 'Guess the number of tyre levers' competition! To win you will simply need to visit the stand and take a guess to be in with a chance of winning.

 

Start your Cytech journey with £50 off Cytech Theory One

Cytech theory one promo

Cytech courses encompass the basics of cycle mechanics right through to dealing with the most advanced and high-tech components and parts, demonstrating competency and commitment to continued development and improvement.

Getting qualified to a minimum of Cytech theory one is key for every cycle trade employee, no matter what their role within in the business.

Alongside the show we're offering £50 off our Theory one course, just use the code CS23 on the payment review stage. Expires 30/04/2023.

 

Save £50 on Theory one now

 

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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