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15 Apr 2024

The Rediscovery Centre, the National Centre for the Circular Economy in Ireland, today announced its partnership with Cytech, the internationally recognised training and accreditation scheme for...

12 Apr 2024

Just two weeks remain for the UK cycle industry to have its say on the current Government consultation to double the permissible power of e-bikes, and to remove the need for pedalling.

10 Apr 2024

Award-winning cycling business Spokes Bikes has added a new shop in Greenock to existing shop in Bridge of Weir.

9 Apr 2024

Communities across England are to be given access to £101 million of government funding for high-quality walking and cycling routes, improving the quality of local public engagement for...

9 Apr 2024

The founders of a Wirral bike recycling scheme have opened a hub across the River Mersey as part of a campaign to encourage more people into cycling.

8 Apr 2024

 A new video from the London Cycling Campaign (LCC) launched ahead of the mayoral election on May 2 urges followers to “make sure London’s next Mayor knows just how much we all...

8 Apr 2024

A new study has suggested that cities need to take into account the rapid growth and serious potential of electric bikes in moving people.

8 Apr 2024

A new study conducted by the Department of Industrial Engineering, Capital University of Economics and Business, Beijing, says a bike’s cost and the income of the buyer play the biggest...

3 Apr 2024

The Association of Cycle Traders is urging cycle retailers to register their opposition to proposed government changes to e-bike regulations before the consultation closes on April...

2 Apr 2024

Walsall's cycling community has been celebrating a family-owned business which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.
 

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Last chance to register for the APPGCW Cycling & Walking showcase

Posted on in Cycles News , Political News


The APPGCW Cycling & Walking showcase will be taking place on the 11th February in Parliament. It will be held in the Attlee Suite in Portcullis House from 09:30-11:30.

The APPGCW aims to use their role as Parliamentarians to promote all forms of cycling, whilst also working with representatives of organisations in the private, public, and third sectors that share this vision.

It is estimated that it will be attended by 40-50 MPs and Peers. The Cycling and Walking Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris MP, and Shadow Cycling and Walking Minister, Matt Rodda MP, are both confirmed to attend and speak. Speeches will start at 09:40.

An updated list of the exhibitors include:

  • Beyond the Bicycle Coalition 
  • Bikeability Trust
  • Brompton
  • Birmingham 2022
  • CoMoUK
  • Cycle to Work Alliance
  • Cyclehoop
  • Dutch Cycling Embassy
  • Halfords
  • HSBC
  • Labour Cycles
  • Ride London
  • Tour of Britain
  • Transport for Greater Manchester
  • Waking and Cycling Alliance

The APPCG co-Chair, Ruth Cadbury, asked Grant Shapps, the Secretary of State for Transport, a couple of questions about cycling during the Transport Select Committee evidence session, you can watch the video here.

If you are an ACT member interested in attending this meeting please be aware you will be required to arrive early to get through security and take some proof of identity.

If you would like to attend please RSVP with your full name and shop name by 11am on Friday 7th February to info@theact.org.uk.

 

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