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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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V12 Retail Finance named sponsor of BikeBiz Awards 2026 Retailers Category

Posted on in Cycles News

Long-standing ACT partner V12 Retail Finance has been announced as sponsor of the Retailers Category at the BikeBiz Awards 2026.

V12 Retail Finance

V12 has supported cycle retailers across the UK for many years, helping businesses offer customers flexible finance options for bikes and accessories. Through its continued investment in the cycle sector, V12 has become a trusted partner to retailers of all sizes.

The BikeBiz Awards are one of the industry's leading events, recognising the businesses, brands and individuals helping to drive cycling forward in the UK. The Retailers Category celebrates the bike shops that continue to deliver outstanding service, expertise and innovation for customers.

V12's sponsorship of the category highlights its ongoing commitment to cycle retail and its support for the businesses at the heart of the industry.

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