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First ever Local Bike Shop Week Awards launches to celebrate independent cycle retailers

An awards scheme celebrating independent bike shops that go above and beyond for their communities launches this week.

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ACT makes COREbike debut as cycle industry comes together for 2026 show

The UK cycle industry were brought together at COREbike 2026, with retailers, distributors and industry partners gathering for several days of meetings, networking and product showcases.

4 Mar 2026, more…

Professional Indemnity: Do you need it? - ACT and Bikmo

Here's one that often surprises people: professional indemnity insurance. It's not just for lawyers and accountants. Joanna Evans, Head of Bikmo for Business, explains in the next installment of...

26 Feb 2026, more…

New Advanced Cytech Technician Training Courses Launch at Cytech Ireland

The Rediscovery Centre has officially announced the launch of the Cytech Technical Three and Technical e-bike Courses at their training centre in Dublin.

25 Feb 2026, more…

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Dave Wilsher ex-ACT Director wins Family Business of the Year

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Dave Wilsher ex-ACT Director wins Family Business of the Year

Posted on 18 Nov 2022

Dave Wilsher ex-ACT Director wins Family Business of the Year at the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce awards.

Dave Wilsher award

His shop Mission Cycles in Mereworth Kent has been open since 1984 and specialises in high quality tricycles and accessories.

The ACT wishes Dave a huge congratulations!

Mission Cycles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionCycles/

To see all the winners check out the Business Awards site here.

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