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5 Dec 2024

A former British cyclist, a host of CEOs and industry leaders are sharing their thoughts on the future of the cycling industry as part of a revealing new series launched by the Ride to Success...

4 Dec 2024

As credit card fraud becomes increasingly sophisticated, taking these steps could help you stay ahead of the fraudsters…

29 Nov 2024

Scottish independent retailers, including those in the cycling sector, are urging the Scottish Government to provide crucial business rates relief in its upcoming budget, as the disparity in...

28 Nov 2024

Independent retailers back call for local leadership and simplified funding.

26 Nov 2024

Seven in ten cycle retailers across the UK will boycott this year's Black Friday sales event, according to a survey of the bicycle trade by the ACT.

21 Nov 2024

A local cycling club is raising money and seeking donations and assistance in order to teach bike maintenance to young people through a series of workshops in 2025.

21 Nov 2024

National biking charity Cycling UK has launched a new scheme that recognises office buildings that encourage Cycle to Work and promote sustainable and active travel.

19 Nov 2024

Banning cycling in Birmingham city centre will not prevent the use of illegal electric transport, according to cycling news outlet Cycling Weekly, following reports of...

17 Nov 2024

Bira has held a meeting with members of the Treasury team to discuss concerns following its robust response to the Government’s recent Budget announcement.

14 Nov 2024

The ACT has announced a dynamic partnership with Saledock - an all-in-one POS, eCommerce, and inventory management platform tailor-made for bike shops and workshops.

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Show us your support for Local Bike Shop Day by sending in your retailer pack photos

Posted on in Cycles News

Send in LBSDayyour shop photos featuring the Local Bike Shop Day window sticker, posters and flyers to be posted on the social media channels. 

Local Bike Shop Day is all about celebrating the community and culture that is independent bike shops, giving specialist IBDs the chance to highlight what makes their shop stand out, why consumers should shop local and what sets them apart from bigger national retailers.
Local Bike Shop Day opens its doors to everyone, from experienced riders to first-timers, females and children.

Today, it is so important for communities to work together to put the indie shops back at the heart of the UK's towns and cities and this is what Local Bike Shop Day is aiming to do.

It's not too late to sign up! If you haven't already sone so, click the button below to sign up now. For ideas about how you can get involved visit our page here.
 
 


Have you received your Local Bike Shop Day promo pack?

All shops that signed up for Local Bike Shop Day before 1st August were sent out a free promo pack in the mail sponsored by Cyclescheme, which included a window sticker, a poster a retailer flyer and a stack of consumer flyers.

We'd love to see your support for the campaign; send in your shop photos featuring the Local Bike Shop Day window sticker and/or poster to be posted on the Local Bike Shop Day and ACT social media channels! Email your photos into info@localbikeshopday.co.uk.



 

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