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13 Feb 2024

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has called for a series of cost-saving measures in the next Budget to help boost business.

12 Feb 2024

People across England are missing out on a slew of health, wellbeing and environmental benefits due to half a century of “chronic underfunding” of its streets, according to Cycling...

12 Feb 2024

ACT member and Cytech-accredited Pauls Cycles in Dereham, Norfolk has said its electric bike sales have increased by a quarter since October, despite predictions they would drop off over...

9 Feb 2024

Guy Opperman, the Minister for Roads and Local Transport at the Department for Transport, whose focuses among other things on cycling and active travel, has attended a meeting of...

2 Feb 2024

The Department for Transport (DfT) has published new information on how to safely purchase, charge and use e-bikes and e-scooters in an effort to improve consumer safety.
Following...

30 Jan 2024

Cyclists in Warwickshire rode around the world during December as part of an initiative to encourage safe winter cycling.
 

30 Jan 2024

An  analysis of almost 380,000 people living in Scotland suggests that commuting by bike reduces the risk of mental ill-health.

30 Jan 2024

A North Yorkshire cycle shop, which has become one of the largest bike businesses in the area, is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary.

30 Jan 2024

For our latest retailer profile, we spoke with Dallas Wiseman from BikeWise & Run, a Ceredigion-based bike shop that has become a hub for cyclists in the region.

30 Jan 2024

New data from market research firm Mintel suggests the UK bicycle market could on the road to recovery, with sales of new bikes set to reach almost £1 billion this year.
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Explore South Wales with the new V12 Sportive!

Posted on in Cycles News , Outdoor News

The new and exciting V12 Sportive challenges cyclists to conquer the demanding climbs of South Wales in a 75 or 100 mile route starting and finishing on the iconic Barry Island Resort.

The 100 mile routes take you east from Barry, along the coast to Newport and then over Caerphilly Mountain. After this you will get the opportunity to take on some demanding climbs in the valleys including one of the nation's favourite ups- The Bwlch! Following this the route heads back to the coast and loops around to finish on the prom where you will receive your well-deserved medal! The 75 mile route follows an equally challenging structure where you can also experience the beauty of the Welsh valley and the challenge of Caerphilly Mountain. You can then enjoy the satisfaction of looking at your chip timing and comparing the KOM section split time with others!

The event takes place on the 12th August starting at 8.30am with small departure waves. Both routes are fully marked, marshalled and stocked up with sumptuous food and drink stations along the way.

Visit the V12 Sportive online to find out more information and sign up!

Ride it away finance

V12 retail finance are the long-standing partner of the ACT, bringing Ride it away retail finance to customers of the IBD.

Find out more about Ride it away retail finance here.

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