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24 Apr 2026

Cycling enthusiasts across the UK are being invited to vote for their favourite independent bike shop as the first ever Local Bike Shop Awards enters its final stage.

19 Apr 2026

From our many brilliant entries down to 8 finalists, the judging panel will be evaluating and championing independent bike shops up and down the country that make an impact in their...

17 Apr 2026

The Bikeability Trust is set to receive £78 million as part of a £108 million Government funding package to boost walking, wheeling and cycling across England, marking the largest...

17 Apr 2026

An independent bike shop has reopened its doors less than 24 hours after a ram raid saw around £40,000 worth of stock stolen and a further £50,000 in damage caused to the premises.

16 Apr 2026

The ACT is urging independent bike shops to enter the first ever Local Bike Shop Awards before entries close on Sunday 19th April.

16 Apr 2026

Consumer finance is entering a new phase in the UK, shaped by tighter regulation, evolving customer expectations, and increased scrutiny on outcomes. We’ve explained the key things you...

10 Apr 2026

It’s easy to forget the moment your love for bike shops began. Mat Clark, owner of BRINK - a UK-based business specialising in cycling retail, brand strategy, and industry insight -...

8 Apr 2026

Bike frame and fork protection specialists BikeWrap has confirmed its sponsorship of the Cytech Pub Quiz, part of the build up to Local Bike Shop Week next month.

2 Apr 2026

Bikebook has announced a new integration with Shopify

1 Apr 2026

An awards scheme celebrating independent bike shops that go above and beyond for their communities launches this week.

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Irish cycle workshop team achieves cycling industry accreditation with help from fellow ACT member

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

Dublin-based cycle workshop the Rediscovery Centre has achieved Cytech accreditation for its workshop team after completing advanced training with Activate Cycle Academy, an Oxford-based provider and fellow member of the ACT.

Rediscovery Centre & Activate
Rediscovery Centre & Activate

Activate Cycle Academy, which is both a Cytech training provider and ACT member, supported the Rediscovery Centre team in completing the Cytech Technical 3 course, a key step towards delivering the qualification, as well as e-bike courses, directly at their Ballymun premises in Ireland.

The week-long training covered advanced areas including mountain bike suspension servicing, electronic gearing systems, hydraulic brake maintenance, and specialist wheel building techniques.

The Rediscovery Centre’s Cytech Ireland programme already runs Home Mechanic and Technical 1 Practical courses from its purpose-built training workshop, with availability now open for people to register their interest in the Cytech Technical 2 course.

Upcoming training dates in Dublin include Home Mechanic courses on 27 September, 4 and 11 October, and Technical 1 Practical sessions running in September, October, and November.

Members of the ACT get exclusive access to Cytech accreditation. To learn more, visit the Cytech website.

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