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15 Jan 2024

The Guardian has reported that ministers decided to prioritise driving over active travel because of worries about “15-minute cities”.

15 Jan 2024

Go Outdoors, which operates 75 stores across the UK, has announced an apprenticeship scheme involving Cytech training with the aim of addressing what it terms a nationwide shortage of...

3 Jan 2024

gogeta, the new tax-free cycling platform that offers a better deal for retailers and bigger savings for customers, has published further details of its new Flexi Voucher, an industry first...

3 Jan 2024

Bike for Good, the Glasgow-based cycling charity and social enterprise, which delivers Cytech training in Scotland, has announced a Young Bike Mechanic Programme designed to create opportunities...

3 Jan 2024

With the UK economy set to tread water in 2024, the KPMG/RetailNext Retail Think Tank (RTT), an independent board of retail experts, expects this will impact growth within the retail sector.

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.

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Last chance to register for the APPGCW Cycling & Walking showcase

Posted on in Cycles News , Political News


The APPGCW Cycling & Walking showcase will be taking place on the 11th February in Parliament. It will be held in the Attlee Suite in Portcullis House from 09:30-11:30.

The APPGCW aims to use their role as Parliamentarians to promote all forms of cycling, whilst also working with representatives of organisations in the private, public, and third sectors that share this vision.

It is estimated that it will be attended by 40-50 MPs and Peers. The Cycling and Walking Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris MP, and Shadow Cycling and Walking Minister, Matt Rodda MP, are both confirmed to attend and speak. Speeches will start at 09:40.

An updated list of the exhibitors include:

  • Beyond the Bicycle Coalition 
  • Bikeability Trust
  • Brompton
  • Birmingham 2022
  • CoMoUK
  • Cycle to Work Alliance
  • Cyclehoop
  • Dutch Cycling Embassy
  • Halfords
  • HSBC
  • Labour Cycles
  • Ride London
  • Tour of Britain
  • Transport for Greater Manchester
  • Waking and Cycling Alliance

The APPCG co-Chair, Ruth Cadbury, asked Grant Shapps, the Secretary of State for Transport, a couple of questions about cycling during the Transport Select Committee evidence session, you can watch the video here.

If you are an ACT member interested in attending this meeting please be aware you will be required to arrive early to get through security and take some proof of identity.

If you would like to attend please RSVP with your full name and shop name by 11am on Friday 7th February to info@theact.org.uk.

 

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