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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.

13 Nov 2024

Award-winning cycling charity, Life Cycle, is excited to announce its new partnership with Cytech, the internationally recognised training and accreditation scheme for bicycle technicians.

8 Nov 2024

Challenging market conditions due to poor weather and broader economic pressures continue to challenge Halfords, despite positive customer response to its new premium range of bicycles.

7 Nov 2024

Accell Group, owner of Raleigh, Lapierre, Babboe, and other bike brands, has announced that its parts and accessories inventory levels are back to normal, with bike inventory expected to follow...

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Sign up for Local Bike Shop Day website by 1st April to get your free retailer pack

Posted on in Business News ,Brands & Products News , Cycles News


 

 

Local Local Bike Shop Day logoBike Shop Day, the industry-wide initiative managed by the Association of Cycle Traders, will be returning on Saturday 30th April to once again celebrate bike shops across the nation!

A key objective for this year involves targeting people that are new to the industry and encouraging them to visit their friendly local bike shop. Bike shops that sign-up will once again be given an array of free marketing materials to promote the day, as well as being encouraged to host an "Ask us anything" session where customers can find a welcoming and encouraging environment, the goal is then to facilitate making them a regular customer.

 

Get your hands on a FREE retailer pack!

Independent cycle shops can sign up free of charge to take part in this year's Local Bike Shop Day taking place Saturday 30th April!

Retailers have until 1st April to sign up on the Local Bike Shop Day website and receive a physical pack in the post to help them promote their business on the day and drive footfall into their store. This will include a poster, door stickers and flyers.

To get yours now make sure you sign up at: localbikeshopday.co.uk/sign-up-now/.

 

Sign up now

 

Once you have signed up spread the word to your community and encourage more people to get involved with the hashtag #SupportYourLocalBikeShop and #LocalBikeShopDayUK!

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