Search News

News Stories

1-10 of 192 articles found

The ACT welcomes launch of parliamentary e-bike safety inquiry to tackle dangerous products

The ACT has welcomed the announcement of a parliamentary inquiry into e-bike products not meeting safety regulations, which has been launched “in context of dangerous low-quality e-bike...

30 Apr 2025, more…

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Cytech trainer Graeme Stickells of Torq Zone Academy after hit-and-run incident

Graeme Stickells, Head Trainer at South Africa’s only Cytech training centre Torq Zone Academy, is recovering from a life-threatening hit-and-run incident — and a crowdfunder has...

10 Apr 2025, more…

Activate Cycle Academy delivers five-day bespoke training course to the Metropolitan Police on e-bike ID-ing and safety

Activate Cycle Academy has delivered a five-day bespoke training course to help Metropolitan Police officers to crack down on illegal e-bikes.

24 Mar 2025, more…

Bicycle Association and ACT flag official guidance to retailers on e-bike conversion kits

UK cycle industry trade bodies the Bicycle Association (BA) and Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) have issued a joint message to cycle retailers who may be considering fitting e-bike conversion...

21 Mar 2025, more…

The ACT are asking pledgers to share images of their E-Bike Positive retail assets

Businesses and individuals that have signed up to the E-Bike Positive retailer safety pledge are urged by the ACT share pictures of the in-store campaign assets in action with the association.

20 Mar 2025, more…

Bristol-based cycling charity Life Cycle now offering Cytech training courses

Cytech, the internationally recognised training and accreditation scheme for bicycle mechanics, have partnered with Bristol-based charity Life Cycle to offer a range of bicycle mechanic...

20 Mar 2025, more…

A disconnected EPOS system could be holding back your independent bike shop

A lot of cycling retailers would consider managing inventory the most crucial aspect of running a shop, investing significant effort and time into keeping on top of stock. However, high street...

19 Mar 2025, more…

OPSS translates e-bike safety videos to improve accessibility

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has translated its e-bike and e-scooter safety guidance videos into multiple languages to improve accessibility for delivery riders and other...

19 Mar 2025, more…

UK Government issues renewed warning on dangerous UPP e-bike batteries

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a fresh warning about the dangers of UPP e-bike batteries, urging consumers to stop using them immediately.

4 Mar 2025, more…

Independent cycle shop becomes first retailer to stock new local bike brand

Independent cycling retailer and ACT member Velo Fit has become the first to stock a new brand of bikes focused on combining quality and affordability.

28 Feb 2025, more…

Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next

Cycle Show 2023 opens tomorrow in London - come and visit the Cytech stand over the weekend

Back to news menu

Cycle Show 2023 opens tomorrow in London - come and visit the Cytech stand over the weekend

Posted on 20 Apr 2023

Cycle ShowCytech will be exhibiting at the show on all days on stand G670.

Celebrating 20 years, and their second year at the iconic Alexandra Palace, The Cycle Show takes place between Friday 21st April and Sunday 23 April 2023.

Cytech Workshop

Joining Cytech will be Activate Cycle Academy, Spokes People and members of the ACT team to talk about all thing bike mechanics training and careers in the industry.

Here's a quick run down of what Cytech and co. will be offering at the show:

 

Seminars

This year's seminar theatre will have an adventure travel theme, where Lee from Spokes People will be delivering a talk each day around the subject of preparation for those long trips being planned throughout the year, essentials to take with you and maintenance tips for keeping the bike going if you get stuck in the middle of nowhere.

The talks will take place on the Adventure Theatre in the Great Hall and last around 30 minutes. The times over the weekend are:

  • Friday 21st – 1.15pm
  • Saturday 22nd – 1.15pm
  • Sunday 23rd – 10.30am

 

Competition

Cytech competitionCytech will be running their 'Guess the number of tyre levers' competition with 2 chances to win a Cytech home mechanic course (or £300 of another Cytech practical course)! To be in with a chance of winning, visit the team on stand G670, fill in the entry form with your guess and keep your fingers crossed!

 

Save on the Theory one online course

Cytech theory one promo

Cytech courses encompass the basics of cycle mechanics right through to dealing with the most advanced and high-tech components and parts, demonstrating competency and commitment to continued development and improvement.

The Cytech journey starts with Theory one and getting qualified to this minimum is key for those wanting to look after theie own bikes, and also every cycle trade employee no matter what their role within in their respective business.

Alongside the show Cytech are offering £50 off the Theory one course, just use the code CS23 on the payment review stage. Expires 30/04/2023.

 

Save £50 on Theory one now

 

Part of the cycle trade?

UK-based IBDs and online retailers can register for a FREE pass and attend The Cycle Show's grand opening on Friday 21 April. Your pass will allow entry on any day, but dealers attending Friday will get special access to the VIP lounge for complimentary teas and coffees.

Register for your free trade pass here.

Please note your registration may take a few days to be approved. Registrations from non-retailers will not be approved.

If you are a member of the UK bike trade but not a retailer you can save 20% on tickets to the show using code TRADE20.

 

Get tickets now

 

See you at the show!

Back to news menu