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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...

13 Nov 2025

The ACT will exhibit at COREbike for the first time in 2026, further strengthening its presence across the UK cycle industry.

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ACT members and partners among finalists for 2025 BikeBiz awards

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

A number of ACT members and partners have been named among the final nominees for the 2025 BikeBiz Awards, which celebrate excellence across the UK cycle industry.

BikeBiz Awards
BikeBiz Awards

With 17 awards across five key categories, including brands, distributors, retailers, diversity, and industry life, this year’s shortlist is highlighting the depth of talent and quality across the sector.

Winners will be chosen via a combination of public voting and expert judging, with ten categories open to an industry-wide vote and six to be decided by a panel of judges, with ACT Director Jonathan Harrison among the judges helping to decide this year’s winners.

ACT Director Jonathan Harrison
ACT Director Jonathan Harrison

Mr Harrison said: “It’s fantastic to see so many ACT members and partners put forward as award finalists. I encourage everyone to go and vote for the categories they can and I am very excited for what promises to be a great awards night.”

To view the full list of finalists, visit the link here.

Public voting is now open and will close at midnight on Friday, 29 August. Cast your vote at bikebizawards.com/vote.

 

 

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