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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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Bira Conference 2024

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

The Bira Conference - hosted by ACT's parent company - will take place on Wednesday 16th October at One Great George Street, London.

Bira confrence

Join us for free to discuss current challenges independent retailers face and practical strategies to overcome them while competing with big chains in a digital era.

Bira, the parent company of ACT, is hosting a members' conference in London on the 16th October 2024. This all-day event, running from 10am to 5pm, will celebrate the best of independent retail. The conference will feature keynote speakers addressing future challenges and opportunities in the retail sector, along with interactive sessions on technology, sustainability, and high street development. Attendees will also have the chance to discuss the support needed from the new government for independent retailers.

ACT joined BIRA in March 2023 and this conference marks the first opportunity to unite members from both organisations, all sharing the common goal of empowering independent retailers to thrive. ACT staff will be in attendance, and we look forward to meeting many of our members at this event.

The website for the event can be found here.

Registration to attend the event can be found here.

Book now and see you on the 16th!

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