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17 Apr 2023

Cytech are attending the Cycle Show and will be demonstrating key practices in bike maintenance that are useful for both the trade and public.

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...

11 Apr 2023

The ACT have moved office. We’re still in the same business centre but have moved unit.

4 Apr 2023

With the week commencing 17 April being designated as #ShopKind Week, we are urging all our members to get involved in the campaign by sharing the materials on social media and across their...

4 Apr 2023

A course that teaches children how to ride bicycles safely in Northern Ireland schools in no longer affordable - according to the government department that pays for it.

4 Apr 2023

The UK's competition watchdog has announced a crackdown on online pressure-selling tactics that can push consumers into making hasty decisions they later regret.

4 Apr 2023

Transport Minister Jesse Norman has been challenged in the House of Commons on the issue of cyclist safety, particularly for young people.

3 Apr 2023

A sixth of deliveries in central London could be done by cargo bike by 2030, according to Transport for London.

31 Mar 2023

Checkout Bira's FREE opening times and social media toolkit downloads for Easter!

23 Mar 2023

The ACT has announced that the annual Local Bike Shop Day https://localbikeshopday.co.uk/ will take place on Saturday 29...

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ACT & Partners returning to iceBike* Trade Shows with a range of business services

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ACT at iceBike 2020 ACT will be joined by key service partners as leading trade show iceBike* returns as an in-person event for the first time since 2020 next month, with events in the North at the Manchester Velodrome and in the South at London’s Tobacco Dock.

Joining ACT at the events will be Tyl by NatWest, the ACT’s new card processing partner, whose service makes it easier for customers to pay in a fast, secure way. With business costs rising, Tyl by NatWest are offering ACT members several benefits, including a £120 sign up bonus* as a Tyl statement credit; no card machine hire fees for the first six months; reduced card transaction fees for businesses with less than £50k turnover from 1.65% to 1.5%, and the ability to keep cashflow flowing with next business-day payments.

In addition, Tyl by NatWest account managers will be present to speak to retailers and answer questions and the company will also be delivering seminars for retailers each day.

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SEMINAR UPDATE

Tyl by NatWest will be hosting an 'Open Banking and what it means for cycle businesses' seminar on all days of the shows at both Manchester Velodrome and Tobacco Dock, from 12:00 until 12:20pm each day.

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Alongside this, ACT staff will also be available to talk about Cytech & Retail Finance, as well as a range of other services, including business insurance, consumer promotions, pensions, legal advice, and others.

To register to attend either iceBike* North on March 5th & 6th or iceBike* South on March 9th & 10th, click here: https://www.icebike.co.uk/

*For full terms & conditions click here. Merchant offer is exclusively available to Silver and Gold ACT members.

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