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

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

18 Nov 2022, more…

Retail Sector Reacts with Cautious Welcome to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

Retail and small business organisations have given a cautious welcome to business-focused aspects of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement.

17 Nov 2022, more…

Confront the recession head on, says the ACT.

Cycle retailers around the UK facing up to the imminent challenges of recession will need to stay one step ahead of the curve to survive. Now is the time to benefit from being part of something...

17 Nov 2022, more…

Grants of £30K available to create up to eight secure cycle storage facilities across Belfast

Belfast City Council is seeking expressions of interest to provide publicly accessible secure cycle storage facilities across the city.

15 Nov 2022, more…

Global Bicycle Market Forecast to reach $130 billion by 2033

New research from Research Nester has forecast that between now and 2033, the global bicycle market could reach an estimated value of approximately $130 billion, by expanding at a compound...

15 Nov 2022, more…

Mary Portas warns government to act now or see half of high street shops shut

Ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement this week, retail expert Mary Portas called on the Government to rethink business rates and VAT to help struggling retailers.

14 Nov 2022, more…

94% independent retailers urge government to ‘preserve UK high streets’

A new report by Ankorstore and retail consultant Mary Portas has found that 94% of independent retailers want the government to act in next week’s budget to preserve the UK’s high...

10 Nov 2022, more…

bira offers guidance on energy bill relief scheme

bira has been offering guidance to retailers on how to take advantage of the Government’s energy bill relief scheme.

9 Nov 2022, more…

Black Friday consumer spending forecast to drop 50% this year

Figures from research conducted by global marketing agency Wunderman Thompson Commerce suggested consumers are set to spend up to 50% less than usual this Black Friday, November 25th.

7 Nov 2022, more…

Cycling Industry News launches annual Market Study

Cycling Industry News’ sixth annual Market Study has today gone live with independent retailers, workshops and mobile mechanics invited to take part by clicking here.

3 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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