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Registration for members of the trade for the 2023 Cycle Show in London is now open

Taking place from 21st-23rd April 2023 at the iconic Alexandra Palace venue in North London, The Cycle Show brings together a variety of exhibitors from the cycle and e-mobility sectors, aimed...

2 Feb 2023, more…

Cytech Scotland delivery in full swing providing skills and training to the market

Glasgow-based cycling charity Bike for Good, which is responsible for delivering the internationally renowned Cytech training and accreditation scheme for bicycle technicians and enthusiasts in...

2 Feb 2023, more…

European Bicycle industry calls for ban on sale, application and use of e-bike tampering equipment

Under the banner of CONEBI, the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry,15 national bicycle industry associations and 68 companies have become signatories to a self-commitment to prevent...

25 Jan 2023, more…

Glasgow cycling groups receive £160,000 boost to promote biking across the city

As Glasgow gears up to host the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, community groups have been given a share of more than £160,000 to boost bike use in the city.

23 Jan 2023, more…

Cytech share advice through Cycle Show blog

Cytech are gearing up to exhibit at this year's Cycle Show once again at Alexandra Palace, providing practical advice and answering any questions visitors may have about working on their bikes.

4 Jan 2023, more…

Activate Cycle Academy on The One Show to support BBC’s ‘Gift A Bike For Christmas’ campaign

Cytech training provider Activate Cycle Academy made it onto BBC television and radio this week as part of The One Show’s launch of a ‘Gift A Bike For Christmas’ campaign.

15 Dec 2022, more…

Upskill your team with Microsoft online courses through Activate Learning

ACT’s Cytech delivery partner Activate Learning, of which Activate Cycle Academy is a part, is offering FREE online Microsoft accredited online courses for employers to enable their staff...

13 Dec 2022, more…

Retailer Profile: Spokes of Bagshot

We are starting a series of Retailer Profiles, shining a light on some of our best and most interesting independent retailers. If you would like us to consider your shop for inclusion, please...

13 Dec 2022, more…

Cycling UK names its 100 Women in Cycling 2022

Cycling UK has published its annual 100 Women in Cycling 2022 list celebrating inspirational women in cycling.

30 Nov 2022, more…

Cycling in London up 40% since the start of the pandemic, TfL reports

Cycling in London has increased by 40% since the start of the pandemic, including a near-doubling of journeys by bike at the weekend, according to the newly published annual Travel in London...

30 Nov 2022, more…

Cytech Fastest Wrench back by popular demand

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Cytech Fastest Wrench back by popular demand

Posted on 1 Mar 2019

After a year's hiatus the competition is back by popular demand for London Bike Show 2019.

The Fastest Wrench puts competitors' bike mechanic efficiency to the test. Competing against the clock, entrants need to:

  • Remove the front wheel from the bike
  • Take out the inner tube
  • Reinsert the tube
  • Inflate to 20psi
  • Re-fit wheel to the bike

The winner is the one who completes the above in the fastest time and will be crowned ‘The Fastest Wrench 2019'.

The competition is free to enter and with head-to-head challenges, a daily leader board and a range of prizes up for grabs it will be as fierce as ever - will you be the one to set the new record and be crowned The Fastest Wrench?

Check out this year's prizes!

The Fastest Wrench Winner 2016

The Fastest Wrench will run at The Cytech Workshop where Cytech's expert mechanics will be on hand to answer any technical queries as well as give you more information on the training courses we offer.

The London Bike Show is the UK's largest cycling exhibition, running from 29-31 March at the ExCeL, London. More information can be found and tickets bought through the London Bike Show website.

We'll see you there!

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