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22 Oct 2026

Bira is urging businesses of all sizes to check their websites are protected, following a warning about a critical security flaw affecting PHP.

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.

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ACT member Belhaven Bikes announces prize draw winner as part of 20-year anniversary

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

Belhaven Bikes has announced the winner of its 20th anniversary prize draw, celebrating two decades in business.

Belhaven Prize Draw
Belhaven Prize Draw

The £100 gift card and goodie bag went to Chris Lockett, a long-time customer who has known owner Colin Cairns Ford for over ten years.

Chris Lockett said: “I love this shop and I’m so lucky to have it round the corner from my house. I’ve known Colin for over ten years now. Best shop and mechanic in the county! Congratulations on your 20th birthday.”

Colin Cairns Ford thanked customers for their support, saying: “As well as taking part in the Prize Draw we also appreciated customers stopping by with kind words, little gifts and continuing the tradition of cheerful chat and banter.”

Belhaven Bikes, based at Rigg Service Station on Belhaven Road in Dunbar, has been a local hub since 2005, offering bikes, e-bikes, skateboards, scooters, and repairs, while supporting schools, charity cycles, and community events.

Mandy Cairns Ford, Partner at Belhaven Bikes, said the family-run shop is proud of its role in the community, emphasising personal service, sustainability, and local engagement.

Belhaven Bikes has also been recognised as a BikeBiz 100 winner and a finalist in the UK’s Best Small Shop competition, highlighting its long-standing contribution to cycling in East Lothian.

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