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21 Jul 2026

There has never been a better time for local bike shop owners to invest in the next generation of cycle technicians. Here’s how your shop can benefit from the government’s new youth...

14 Jul 2026

New polling reveals the public cannot tell a road-legal e-bike from a non-road-legal one, as the two main cycle industry bodies, the Bicycle Association (BA) and the ACT, launch a new safety...

8 Jul 2026

Amazon and safety certification organisation UL have secured a court order preventing five e-bike and e-scooter companies from falsely claiming their products were UL-certified, marking another...

7 Jul 2026

The illegal use of electric off-road motorbikes and modified e-bikes fitted with throttles that effectively convert them into mopeds or motorbikes has become a road safety priority, according to...

1 Jul 2026

The ACT has warned that rising employment costs are quietly killing off one of the industry's most important entry points,  that being the traditional Saturday job.

30 Jun 2026

A new specialist police training course focused on e-bike compliance, enforcement and safety has been launched by Cytech training provider and ACT member Activate Cycle Academy to help forces...

25 Jun 2026

Consumer watchdog Which has brought together retail industry leaders to call for tougher regulation of online marketplaces amid growing concerns over unsafe and non compliant products being sold...

24 Jun 2026

The ACT is backing a nationwide campaign from Cycling UK aimed at helping more people get back on their bikes with free safety checks and simple repairs this summer.

24 Jun 2026

Independent retailers have welcomed government proposals to tackle VAT fraud through online marketplaces, describing the move as a positive step towards creating a fairer trading environment for...

22 Jun 2026

Shared e-bike operator Lime has been hit with more than £140,000 in fines after its users were found to be the worst offenders for poor parking in the Royal Borough...

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Drive Footfall This Summer with Cycling UK’s Bike Fix Event

Posted on in Cycles News

With fuel costs still rising, more people are choosing to walk and cycle more – 28% of UK drivers are already doing so and a further 15% are considering it.

This summer, Cycling UK is launching The Big Fix, a national campaign helping people get unused bikes back on the road through simple health checks and fixes.

Cycling UK Big Fix

Cycling UK are inviting cycle retailers to take part in a Bike Fix (health check) event on 3–5 July.

It’s a great way to:

  • Get more people cycling again
  • Drive new footfall into your store
  • Reconnect with lapsed customers
  • Turn quick fixes into future sales opportunities
  • Position your shop at the heart of your local cycling community

Download your Partner Pack to get assets and get featured on the Cycling UK map.

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