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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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ACT makes COREbike debut as cycle industry comes together for 2026 show

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

The UK cycle industry were brought together at COREbike 2026, with retailers, distributors and industry partners gathering for several days of meetings, networking and product showcases.

COREBike 2026
COREBike 2026

The ACT exhibited at the event for the first time this year, held from 22–24 February at Whittlebury Hall near Towcester, and used the opportunity to engage directly with members, retailers and partners and from across the sector.

Positioned in the reception area, the ACT stand highlighted the latest developments in the E-Bike Positive Campaign as well as the organisation’s advocacy work and business support services for specialist cycle retailers, including Cytech training and new revenue-generating initiatives such as OWNit from Renticy.

ACT Director Jonathan Harrison
ACT Director
Jonathan Harrison

Jonathan Harrison, Director of the ACT, said: “It was brilliant to see ACT members at the show. What a superb event that brought a lot of great elements of the cycling industry together and a fantastic debut show for the ACT.

“It was also an ideal opportunity to talk about the positive work being done through the E-Bike Positive campaign, alongside our wider advocacy work and the essential business services ACT provides to support specialist cycle retailers.”

Held annually as one of the industry’s key early-season trade events, the show brings together leading brands and specialist cycle retailers from across the UK, providing an important opportunity for businesses to connect, discuss trends and strengthen relationships ahead of the year’s trading period.

Event organisers Extra UK said on social media: “That's COREbike done and dusted for 2026! So great seeing so many of our fantastic customers and colleagues from across the industry all under one roof! We'd just like to extend a huge thank you from the team here at Extra.”

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