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13 Dec 2023

A bike shop that was created to provide jobs for ex-offenders leaving prison has now become a safe space for people to park their bikes.

11 Dec 2023

It has been reported that The Cycle Show, the major industry event held at London's Alexandra Palace and which this year celebrated its 20th anniversary, has fallen victim to the challenging...

22 Aug 2023

Journeys made using Transport for London’s (TfL) cycle hire scheme this year are at their lowest in a decade, with the organisation blaming recent bad weather as a potential cause.

12 Apr 2023

Cytech, the internationally recognised training and accreditation scheme for bicycle technicians, will be joined by training providers Activate Cycle Academy and Spokes People when the...

2 Feb 2023

Taking place from 21st-23rd April 2023 at the iconic Alexandra Palace venue in North London, The Cycle Show brings together a variety of exhibitors from the cycle and e-mobility sectors, aimed...

19 Oct 2022

Rouleur Live is Rouleur magazine brought to life, bringing together the best guests and the finest brands to offer consumers a truly unique celebration of cycling culture in London this...

20 Jul 2022

Each week Maybe* round up the best social media posts from across the UK. See who's coming...

6 Jul 2022

As e-bikes from a reputable shop can often seem overly expensive to consumers, it is also important that IBDs present them with opportunities to spread the cost, through services such as retail...

12 May 2022

Local Bike Shop Day 2022 was a great success across the UK, with online platforms thriving as well as a surge in the physical footfall seen in-stores!

31 Mar 2022

Each week Maybe* round up the best social media posts from across the UK. See who's coming...

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Cytech Fastest Wrench back by popular demand

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

After a year's hiatus the competition is back by popular demand for London Bike Show 2019.

The Fastest Wrench puts competitors' bike mechanic efficiency to the test. Competing against the clock, entrants need to:

  • Remove the front wheel from the bike
  • Take out the inner tube
  • Reinsert the tube
  • Inflate to 20psi
  • Re-fit wheel to the bike

The winner is the one who completes the above in the fastest time and will be crowned ‘The Fastest Wrench 2019'.

The competition is free to enter and with head-to-head challenges, a daily leader board and a range of prizes up for grabs it will be as fierce as ever - will you be the one to set the new record and be crowned The Fastest Wrench?

Check out this year's prizes!

The Fastest Wrench Winner 2016

The Fastest Wrench will run at The Cytech Workshop where Cytech's expert mechanics will be on hand to answer any technical queries as well as give you more information on the training courses we offer.

The London Bike Show is the UK's largest cycling exhibition, running from 29-31 March at the ExCeL, London. More information can be found and tickets bought through the London Bike Show website.

We'll see you there!

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