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Local bike shops can benefit from new £2,000 apprenticeship grant for SMEs

There has never been a better time for local bike shop owners to invest in the next generation of cycle technicians. Here’s how your shop can benefit from the government’s new youth...

21 Jul 2026, more…

ACT welcomes new Buy-Now, Pay-Later protections for cycle shoppers

The ACT has welcomed new rules protecting Buy-Now, Pay-Later shoppers, which came into force this week.

15 Jul 2026, more…

84% of Britons can't tell a legal e-bike from an illegal one, as industry launches E-Bike Positive trust mark

New polling reveals the public cannot tell a road-legal e-bike from a non-road-legal one, as the two main cycle industry bodies, the Bicycle Association (BA) and the ACT, launch a new safety...

14 Jul 2026, more…

Rising employment costs threaten to end the Saturday job pipeline into Britain's cycle trade, says ACT

The ACT has warned that rising employment costs are quietly killing off one of the industry's most important entry points,  that being the traditional Saturday job.

1 Jul 2026, more…

Police e-bike compliance, enforcement and safety training courses launched by Cytech training provider

A new specialist police training course focused on e-bike compliance, enforcement and safety has been launched by Cytech training provider and ACT member Activate Cycle Academy to help forces...

30 Jun 2026, more…

BNPL Regulation Changes on the Horizon

Retailers offering Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) or other short-term interest-free credit options should be aware of important regulatory changes taking effect from 15 July 2026.

26 Jun 2026, more…

ACT supporting free bike check campaign run by bike charity Cycling UK

The ACT is backing a nationwide campaign from Cycling UK aimed at helping more people get back on their bikes with free safety checks and simple repairs this summer.

24 Jun 2026, more…

Mixed response from cycling industry to Government's announcement of £4.5bn investment over next 5 years

Cycling industry leaders and campaigners have given a mixed response to the Government’s new £4.5 billion Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS3), with some describing it as...

18 Jun 2026, more…

Working with E-bikes: The Insurance Angle

If you stock e-bikes, you may need to re-read your policy because a generic shop or retail insurance policy is unlikely to cut it these days. Unless you have a policy designed to accommodate...

15 Jun 2026, more…

Inaugural Local Bike Shop Week hailed a major success as ACT Director visits winning bike shop

The first ever Local Bike Shop Week has been hailed a major success, as the Association of Cycle Traders Director made a personal visit to present the inaugural Local Bike Shop Awards winner...

12 Jun 2026, more…

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BikeBiz opens nominations for retailer awards

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BikeBiz opens nominations for retailer awards

Posted on 17 Aug 2022

Industry magazine BikeBiz has opened nominations for its annual retailer awards in association with ArmaUrto. Categories include IBD of the Year, Omnichannel Retailer of the Year, and Best Retailer Services.

Each year, the BikeBiz Awards celebrate the unique, innovative, and important work being done across the cycle trade. This year’s awards will be the biggest edition to date, with a new judging panel, 15 awards across five categories, and some significant new awards.

Members of the cycling trade community can put themselves forward for one of the awards and consumers can also nominate their favourite retailers, brands or individuals in any relevant categories. To enter or nominate, click here: https://www.bikebizawards.com/enter/

Nominations close at midnight on Friday 26th August with shortlists announced on 5th September, kickstarting the voting process.

Voting will be carried out either by an expert judging panel or by a wider vote open to the whole cycling industry, depending on the category. Check out more information on the categories for this year here: https://bikebiz.com/here-are-the-all-the-categories-for-the-bikebiz-awards-2022-in-association-with-armaurto/

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