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29 Jun 2023

gogeta says it is set to shake up the Cycle to Work Scheme industry by offering partner bike shops the lowest commission fees in the industry at 4%, with an introductory offer of 3% until 31st...

26 Jun 2023

Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new Cycling Action Plan with the aim of increasing the number of journeys made in the capital by bike by a third by the end of the decade, with...

16 Jun 2023

Giant UK have partnered with Activate Cycle Academy and the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) to provide a Cytech Technical e-Bike qualification

15 Jun 2023

Hubtiger has been revolutionising service and repair operations for numerous service-based shops with their powerful software. Now, they are thrilled to announce the expansion of their software...

15 Jun 2023

A new and improved traineeship programme for women and non-binary people being implemented by  Bike for Good, which delivers Cytech training in Scotland, is proving successful.

14 Jun 2023

The introduction of a 'death by dangerous cycling' law, proposed by then-Transport Secretary Grant Shapps last year, is unlikely to be passed before the next general election due to a lack of...

14 Jun 2023

ACT Gold Member Don Valley Cycles, dubbed “Doncaster’s favourite” cycle shop, has marked its 30th anniversary in business with a 300-mile bike ride.

13 Jun 2023

E-bike brand Cowboy has launched a retail partner network as it looks to expand its retail and service presence across Europe.

7 Jun 2023

NatWest is launching a software-only point-of-sale (softPOS) solution that will enable merchants in the UK to accept in-person contactless payments on Android NFC smartphones.

1 Jun 2023

A new Cycle to Work Scheme that launches this week is claiming to offer partner bike shops the lowest commission fees in the industry at 4%, with an introductory offer of 3% until 31st December...

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Support your local bike shop to earn extra BetterPoints

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

To celebrate Local Bike Shop Day on Saturday 30 April, BetterPoints are offering QUINTUPLE points and the chance to win a £55 bike service by choosing to travel on two wheels.

Local Bike Shop Day is an annual celebration of the community and culture that is independent bike shops. 

Whether you are are an avid daily cyclist or an occasional rider, why not cycle over to one of the stores listed below? Not only will it earn you BetterPoints and prize draw tickets, it will allow you to discover the specialist services, knowledge and passion that sets local bike shops apart from bigger national retailers.

Want to find out more about Local Bike Shop Day? Tap or click the link here.

If you don't own a bike but want to get a feel for two-wheel travel, use the BTN BikeShare public bike hire.

What rewards can I earn?

For every 5 minutes of cycling (including e-bikes) on Local Bike Shop Day, we will award you with:

  • 10 BetterPoints, up to 40 minutes on the day.
  • 1 BetterTicket, up to 8 times on the day. We'll be giving away a £55 Rayment Cycles bike service(not including parts) and 25 lots of 2,500 BetterPoints.

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