This is a trade facing website. Visit the ACT's consumer site thecyclingexperts.co.uk for information and advice on cycling and find your local independent cycle retailer.

Search News

Results: 1-10 of 901


2 Jul 2025

MPs have called on Amazon and eBay to tighten controls after e-bikes and chargers flagged as serious fire risks were found for sale on their platforms.

25 Jun 2025

The E-Bike Positive campaign has seen major success in the first half of 2025, with its message reaching nearly 8 million people across the UK through high-profile media coverage and growing...

20 Jun 2025

The House of Commons Business and Trade Committee has asked the ACT, and its parent company Bira, to help them reach out to small business retailers across the country, for their quick input on...

20 Jun 2025

Activate Cycle Academy has reopened its Cytech training facility in Darlington, offering a full range of courses from Home Mechanic up to Cytech Technical Three.
 

18 Jun 2025

The Association of Cycle Traders believes the time has come for greater accountability throughout our supply chain, writes ACT Director Jonathan Harrison in an article published for BikeBiz.

16 Jun 2025

The ACT has welcomed the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking's report "Unregulated and Unsafe: The Threat of Illegal E-Bikes", which calls for urgent Government action to...

11 Jun 2025

A new academic study has found that overzealous pro-cycling campaigners on social media may be inadvertently damaging the case for better cycling infrastructure across the UK.

11 Jun 2025

Bira has welcomed the Welsh Government's consultation on business rate reforms for retail shops, whilst calling for significant improvements to ensure the proposals truly support high street...

10 Jun 2025

Bike thefts across England and Wales have continued their steady decline, according to new data released by cycle insurance specialist Bikmo.

9 Jun 2025

Retailers on Britain's high streets are being encouraged to put themselves forward for the first-ever Love Your High Street Awards, designed to celebrate the small businesses that bring...

Back to news menu

Join BIra, Google and Pointy for a live webinar on bringing your business presence online

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

Google My Business Webinar Image4 out of 5 consumers use Google search engines to find information like store address, hours, and directions. But will they find yours?

With more shoppers using Google search engines to find essential store information, Bira want to help independent brick and mortar retailers connect with your customers by bringing your business presence online and showing local shoppers the products you sell.

This is an exciting opportunity to instantly improve your local presence on Google, encourage a stronger footfall and learn how to engage with more local shoppers.

Join Bira, Google My Business and Pointy for a live webinar to learn:

  • The benefits of having a Google My Business profile
  • How the path to purchase is changing for brick and mortar stores
  • How to help local shoppers find your store

The live webinar takes place on Wednesday 30th September from 10am until 11am. Click below to register for your place.

Register for the webinar

Back to news menu

Useful links

If you have any other queries please contact us.