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12 Nov 2026

Wales is investing £4.5 million in cycling tourism ahead of the Tour de France Grand Départ in 2027, with funding supporting cycling hubs, bike hire, trail...

11 Nov 2026

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10 Nov 2026

Fairer business rates and better support for independent retailers will be the priorities of the new president of ACT parent company Bira.

10 Nov 2026

The ACT and Cytech joined industry experts for a NextGen Mechanics webinar exploring Europe’s bicycle mechanic skills shortage and the work under way to strengthen...

9 Nov 2026

ACT parent company Bira has warned that Scottish shops risk falling further behind unless next month’s Scottish Budget closes the business rates gap with England and Wales.

9 Nov 2026

The ACT, along with parent company Bira, has joined dozens of trade bodies, safety organisations and businesses in calling on the Government to introduce stronger rules to prevent unsafe...

6 Nov 2026

ACT has published guidance for retailers following SRAM’s stop-sale and stop-ride notice affecting certain RockShox ZEB forks.

3 Nov 2026

Independent retailers must keep evolving and innovating to survive and thrive, according to the former president of ACT parent company Bira.
 

29 Oct 2026

The E-Bike Summit will return to London on 26 April 2027, with the E-Bike Positive campaign, co-managed by the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) and the Bicycle Association (BA), confirmed as a...

28 Oct 2026

Cytech technical three, the highest attainable qualification in professional cycle maintenance within the Cytech syllabus, is now available through training provider Life Cycle.

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Hubtiger Expands Services with New Long-Term Rental Feature for Bike Shops

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

HubtigerHubtiger, ACT's cloud-based repair and rental management software partner, announces an expansion of its services with the release of a new feature: Long-Term Rentals.

With the addition of long-term rentals to its feature suite, bike shops can now effortlessly cater to a broader spectrum of customers and open doors to new revenue streams. Whether you specialise in road bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes, or cycling accessories, this addition is designed to streamline your rental operations, foster customer loyalty, and allow you to focus on business growth, eliminating the complexities of day-to-day rental management.

What Bike Shops Can Look Forward to with Hubtiger’s Long-Term Rentals:

 

Effortless Long-term Rental Management

Centralised rental reservations, fleet tracking, and communication processes for a complete overview of your rental operations.

 

Extended Rental Duration

Expansions on usual hourly or daily rental models. This offers the flexibility to adjust rental durations, modify prices based on rental duration and equipment type, provide special rates for extended bookings, and amend pricing during peak demand periods.

 

Custom Pricing

Beyond the flexibility of setting rental durations, bike shops can also establish competitive pricing structures, allowing them to attract longer rental commitments while ensuring profitability.

 

Subscription-Based Payments

Accommodate long-term commitments with a subscription-based payment model. This feature provides customers with the convenience of setting up recurring payments, whether on a weekly, monthly, or custom schedule.

 

To learn more about Hubtiger and take advantage of exclusive ACT discounts, click here.

 

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