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18 Jun 2026

Cycling industry leaders and campaigners have given a mixed response to the Government’s new £4.5 billion Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS3), with some describing it as...

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12 Jun 2026

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11 Jun 2026

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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

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Pre-registration now open for inaugural cycling industry event CIN Live 2025

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

Pre-registration has now opened for the very first Cycling Industry News Live (CIN Live) show, taking place on Sunday 14 and Monday 15 September 2025 at NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire.

CIN Live
CIN Live

The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) will be in attendance across the two-day event, with Director Jonathan Harrison hosting a panel of experts as part of the programme.

ACT member and Cytech training provider Activate Cycle Academy will also deliver two seminars, including an in-depth look at Cytech Technical One, Two and Three as well as specialist e-bike training.

CIN Live 2025 is designed for bike shops, workshops, mobile mechanics, distributors, brands, importers and service providers, offering a mix of education, market insight and product showcases, with the exhibitor line-up featuring major names from the UK cycle trade alongside new and emerging brands, creating an opportunity to see fresh product and strengthen trade relationships.

Visitors will also benefit from a packed seminar programme aimed at bike shops, workshops and mechanics, offering practical training, expert panels and insights to apply directly in business. Networking is central to the event, with highlights including a Sunday evening BBQ bringing the trade together in an informal setting.

Show Director Jerry Ramsdale said: “The response to the show has exceeded our initial expectations. The breadth of exhibitors supporting the show has been fantastic and we’re really excited to get them all under one roof and welcome the whole industry along to CIN Live 2025!”

Those wishing to attend can pre-register now via the link here.

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