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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...

1 Dec 2025

As of Thursday 1st January 2026, the E-Bike Positive campaign will fall under the joint guardianship of the Bicycle Association (BA) and the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT).

27 Nov 2025

Cycling charity and ACT member Life Cycle has helped a former prisoner gain key bike mechanic skills to help “break the cycle of reoffending” through a Cytech-accredited training...

26 Nov 2025

The ACT has welcomed the Government's decision not to impose a cap on the cycle to work scheme, calling it "common sense prevailing" after weeks of speculation threatened a vital sales tool for...

25 Nov 2025

Longstanding independent Ipswich bike shop Elmy Cycles has installed brand-new doors and adjusted its layout, thanks to funding from Ipswich Borough Council under the Town Fund Grant Scheme.

24 Nov 2025

More than three-quarters of independent retailers, including some of those in the cycling retail sector, are boycotting Black Friday this year, rejecting pressure...

24 Nov 2025

Belhaven Bikes has announced the winner of its 20th anniversary prize draw, celebrating two decades in business.

21 Nov 2025

 Following numerous requests from members, here is an update on the speculation surrounding possible changes to the Cycle to Work scheme.

18 Nov 2025

Independent retailers are warning that proposed changes to the Cycle to Work scheme risk deepening pressures already felt on the shop floor. Writing on LinkedIn just under a week ago, A&S...

17 Nov 2025

Cycling industry bodies have reacted with alarm to reports that the Government is considering re-introducing a spending cap on Cycle to Work purchases, a proposal expected to be examined as part...

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ULEZ London expansion supported by a range of bike offers.

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

Offers designed to help Londoners 'make the green transition' following the expansion of the ultra low emission zone (ULEZ) last month include a range of discounts, offers or trials available for the following brands of electric, hire and folding bikes:

  • Dash
  • Velorution
  • Fully Charged
  • Lime
  • Tier
  • Dott
  • Human Forest
  • Santander Cycles
  • Brompton Bike Hire

TFL & ULEZ

 For those wishing to purchase instead, offers worth up to £200 are available from the following brands:

  • Brompton
  • Peddle My Wheels
  • Volt Electric Bikes
  • Bikeworks
  • The Electric Bike Shop
  • Velorution

 E-cargo bikes and scooters can also be hired or purchased more cheaply from Micro Scooters, Bullit, Tern Cycles and the Electric Bike Shop.

In addition, Swapfiets – Dutch for swap bikes – has dropped the cost of monthly rental of its high-end ebikes to the same price as the new emissions charge. The ebike comes with a battery that can last for 60 hours as well as a lock, and the firm provides maintenance too should anything go wrong.

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