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9 Jul 2025

A recent BBC Breakfast segment has sparked backlash from the cycling community over its portrayal of e-bikes, with critics accusing the broadcaster of conflating legal e-bikes with illegal,...

8 Jul 2025

More than 30 locations across Scotland have seen a major rise in the number of people cycling, according to newly released data.

7 Jul 2025

Sixteen illegally upgraded e-bikes capable of speeds up to 40mph have been seized and disposed of in a joint enforcement operation in Birmingham city centre.

7 Jul 2025

Bristol-based Cytech training provider and ACT member Life Cycle has launched its award-winning Bikes Beyond Bars programme at HMP Bullingdon, expanding a project that has already impacted lives...

4 Jul 2025

New data from Strava reveals a major surge in cycling across the UK, with Gen Z and Millennials leading the charge.

3 Jul 2025

Shimano has launched an urgent investigation into what it describes as a “critical” shortage of skilled bike mechanics across Europe, warning that the situation threatens to...

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.
 

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Register for the APPGCW 2020/21 webinars

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News , Political News

The All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling & Walking (APPGCW) have announced the dates and subjects for their 2020/21 webinar series, in association with Landor Links.

The APPGCW comprises of a collection of MP's, peers and associate members, whose vision is to get more people cycling and walking in the UK, more often. The webinar series discusses key topics happening in the cycling, walking and mobility sectors.

All ACT members are invited to join in on the APPGCW webinars to learn more about each issue. View the dates and subjects of each upcoming webinar below:

 

Thursday 5th November 11:15-13:00 - Investing in cycling and walking to achieve net zero

Friday 11th December 10:00 - 11:30 - Environment Bill

Friday 22nd January 10:00 - 11:30 - Sentencing White Paper and Sentencing Bill

Friday 12th February 10:00 - 11:30 - Planning White Paper

Friday 12th March 10:00 - 11:30 - E-scooters

Friday 23rd April 10:00 - 11:30 - Review of the DfT's Emergency Active Travel Fund

 

Please contact the ACT if you would like to join in on any of the above webinars and we will pass along the the login details.

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