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3 Jan 2024

For our latest retailer spotlight, we spoke with Steven Grimwood from the brilliant Elmy Cycles in Ipswich, who has been working in the cycle trade since he was 14 years old

3 Jan 2024

Bike theft in the UK has effectively been 'decriminalised' as more than 365,000 cases went unsolved in the last five years, the Liberal Democrats have claimed.

3 Jan 2024

A new year means new challenges – but also new opportunities for cycle traders too and planning now so you can gain a competitive advantage and thrive in the warmer months will be key to...

2 Jan 2024

Hudjo is the first online marketplace that lets cyclists park with locals, which relieves the anxiety of parking your bike. 

20 Dec 2023

The ACT office will be open as usual (9am-5pm) for the majority of the Christmas period, with some exceptions.

19 Dec 2023

Bira's CEO, Andrew Goodacre, took the spotlight on BBC Breakfast this week and later spoke with Nicky Campbell on BBC Radio 5 Live, shedding light on the rise in retail crime and shop theft,...

14 Dec 2023

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a new safety message, highlighting the steps people should take when owning or thinking of buying an e-bike or scooter.

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

ACT member On The Brakes in Leigh on Sea, Essex is celebrating after being named independent business of the year in a local competition set up by a local MP to celebrate the “incredible...

11 Dec 2023

A controversial ban on e-bikes in certain pedestrianised parts of Coventry city centre has come into force, with the deputy leader of the council warning that riders can expect strict...

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Calling all bike shops to enter the Best Small Shops Competition!

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

The Best Small Shops Competition provides you with the opportunity to represent the cycle sector and celebrate local bike shops across the nation. The Competition recognises the innovative spirit and level of commitment that is required among those that take the initiative to run their own independent business.

Last year's finalist: Arragon's Cycle Centre

Arragon's Cycle Centre did a great job at representing the cycle sector as one of last year's finalists, they attended the awards reception at the Houses of Parliament last November.

Arragon's Cycle Centre has stood on the high street for over 50 years as a true independent family shop that have remained at the heart of their community by supporting events and entertaining local clubs.

You can read more about the competition here.

 

 

Best Small ShopsBest Small Shops 2019

This year's Competition will challenge entrants to justify how they promote their businesses to both current and new consumers, as well as evaluating any future plans for business development.

Applicants are advised to enter as soon as possible to ensure that their consumers have plenty of time to vote for the shop and thus improving their chance of being in the final 25 attending the reception.

Do the cycle sector proud and enter your business into the Best Small Shops Competition now!

 

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