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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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CIN Live 2026: ACT set to host the IBD Retail Reality Check panel discussion

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

ACT will host a retailer panel discussion at this year's Cycling Industry News Live (CIN Live), bringing together independent bike dealers to discuss the realities of running a cycle retail business in today's market.

CIN Live 2026
CIN Live 2026

Hosted by Leon Mepham from the ACT, the IBD Retail Reality Check will offer a candid and practical look at the issues facing cycle retailers today. Panellists will share first-hand experiences of adapting their businesses, responding to changing consumer behaviour, improving profitability and identifying new opportunities for growth.

The discussion will also explore how initiatives such as E-Bike Positive can help retailers build consumer confidence and support the sustainable growth of the e-bike market.

With an open and honest discussion at its heart, the session will highlight the key issues affecting cycle retail today, while reflecting the ACT's ongoing work to represent independent retailers and ensure their voices are heard across the industry.

This retailer-led discussion will provide valuable insight for retailers, suppliers and industry stakeholders looking to better understand the realities of the market and the future direction of cycle retail.

CIN Live 2026 takes place at NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire on Sunday 20 and Monday 21 September, with free trade pre-registration available for visitors.

Trade pre-registration for CIN Live 2026 is free. For more details, please visit live.cyclingindustry.news.

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