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21 Oct 2026

Independent retailers, including cycle shops and IBDs, face a looming cost crisis unless the Chancellor acts in the Budget, ACT parent company Bira has warned.

20 Oct 2026

The E-Bike Positive scheme has won the Cycle Advocacy of the Year award at the 2026 BikeBiz Awards, recognising its work to improve e-bike safety, raise standards and help consumers identify...

16 Oct 2026

ACT parent company Bira has welcomed plans to make online marketplaces collect VAT but warns that proposed exemptions could undermine the crackdown.

14 Oct 2026

A strong security setup can help retailers reduce the risk of repeat incidents and protect their insurability. Joanna Evans, Head of Bikmo for Business, explains in the next instalment of a...

13 Oct 2026

Several e-bikes have been rejected at the UK border in recent weeks after checks found serious safety and compliance problems, including fire risks, inadequate documentation and components.

12 Oct 2026

The ACT is hosting an online retailer support session on Thursday 22 October at 10:30am to help independent bicycle dealers affected by the administration of Accell Group UK.
 

9 Oct 2026

E-Bike Positive has gained further recognition from MPs, Government ministers and Transport for London (TfL), strengthening its position as a safety trust mark helping consumers identify safe,...

8 Oct 2026

Deliveroo is piloting new speed and GPS technology to identify riders using illegal e-bikes, with riders found to be repeatedly travelling at sustained speeds beyond the...

1 Oct 2026

Europe will need around 105,000 additional bike mechanics by 2032, according to new industry analysis which says the sector is already 45,000 mechanics short of meeting current demand.

29 Sep 2026

More than £9.3 million is being invested in walking, wheeling and cycling projects across Glasgow, as new data shows record levels of cycling on several of the city’s protected...

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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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