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21 Aug 2026

A new report from the Urban Transport Group (UTG) has called for greater investment in walking, wheeling and cycling to make public transport journeys more accessible and create better-connected...

21 Aug 2026

Free entry is on offer for visitors to Cycling Industry News Live 2026, with the two-day cycling industry event returning to NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire on Sunday 20 and Monday 21...

20 Aug 2026

The City of London Police’s dedicated Cycling Team has seized more than 800 non-compliant e-bikes and e-motorbikes since launching in 2023, with the specialist unit adapting its tactics as...

20 Aug 2026

Falling gig-economy pay and increasing competition are creating incentives for delivery riders to use faster, illegal electric vehicles to complete more orders, while also creating wider...

19 Aug 2026

London’s Cycleway network has grown five-fold over the past decade to 450km, but cycling industry campaigners say more needs to be done across the UK to replicate the progress made in the...

4 Aug 2026

The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) and the Bicycle Association (BA) are delighted to announce that the E-Bike Positive campaign has been shortlisted in the Cycle Advocacy category at the...

4 Aug 2026

The Metropolitan Police have seized more than 2,500 illegal electric bikes and e-scooters so far this year – already exceeding the total number seized during the whole of 2025.

3 Aug 2026

The Bikeability Trust has launched Cycles for Children, a new national fundraising appeal designed to help children continue cycling after completing their Bikeability training.

27 Jul 2026

 What is Sofa to Saddle? Think couch to 5K but with bikes! Sofa to Saddle is the new app that is going to have everyone talking, and cycling.
 

24 Jul 2026

Cycle finance values rose by almost 18% year on year in Q2 2026, according to new data from ACT service partner V12 Retail Finance, suggesting consumers continue to make higher-value cycling...

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Local Bike Shop Week 2026 Celebrations this week

Posted on in Cycles News

Bike shops across the UK have been at the centre of a week-long celebration of cycling, community, and local business as Local Bike Shop Week 2026 heads into its final day tomorrow.

This year's expanded format from a day to a week-long celebration organised by the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT), has seen independent bike shops host events, treasure hunts, activities, rides, and in-store experiences throughout the week, creating a nationwide celebration that has highlighted the important role local bike shops play in their communities.

Local Bike Shop Week social media posts

One of the standout features of this year's celebrations has been the sheer creativity and energy shown by bike shops across the country. Stores have shared their events online, showcased local cycling groups, supported community projects, and encouraged more people to discover the value of shopping local.

The week has also generated strong support across social media, with riders, cycling organisations, manufacturers, and celebrities all joining the conversation and celebrating the contribution of independent bike shops.

Local Bike Shop Week social media posts

As Local Bike Shop Week approaches its final day tomorrow, the celebrations continue to showcase the passion, expertise, and community spirit that make independent bike shops such an important part of the cycling industry.

Thank you to everyone who has taken part so far and supported their local bike shop during this year's celebrations.

For more about Local Bike Shop Week and how to get involved tomorrow or next year, visit localbikeshopweek.uk and follow our social channels:

 

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