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12 Jan 2023

The government has announced it is to scale back support for businesses and their energy bills after warning that the current level of help was too expensive.

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With retail finance schemes remaining a preferable route for retailers to boost sales during recession than the financial hit required by heavy product discounting, the Association of Cycle...

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Portugal has become the first EU country to cut VAT on bicycle purchases this year, from 23% to 6%.

9 Jan 2023

Cycling UK says that its Big Bike Revival programme, which encourages people to get unused bikes out of their garages and sheds and start using them for everyday trips, has led to a third of...

9 Jan 2023

Transport for London’s (TfL) cycle hire scheme saw more bikes hired during 2022 than any other year in the scheme’s history, with 11.5 million rentals across the year.

5 Jan 2023

To celebrate the release of the new Independent Coffee Guide Scotland for 2023, a coffee road trip across Scotland has been unveiled with eight 'must visit' destinations. The road trip passes...

4 Jan 2023

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

BBC analysis has shown that beauty salons and tattoo parlours have prospered on high streets while the number of banks and department stores has fallen. Places to eat and drink have also...

3 Jan 2023

Millions are being encouraged to walk and cycle more this year to get fit and save money, with an additional £32.9 million of government funding to accelerate walking and cycling schemes...

3 Jan 2023

Almost 50 shops in the UK closed for good every day in 2022 - more than at any other time in the last five years – according to a new report from the Centre for Retail Research.

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Local Bike Shop Day 2020 – save the date

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

local bike shop day 2020

We are excited to announce that following the success of this year's event we are already busy preparing for next year's big day.

Local Bike Shop Day next year is on Saturday 2nd of May 2020.

Local Bike Shop Day is the one day a year when independent bike shops across the UK can come together to celebrate their distinctive culture. It's the day for bike shops to showcase their passion, knowledge and personalised service they offer to their local communities.

Local Bike Shop Day appeals to all cyclists - new and dedicated enthusiasts - and the event aims to drive more footfall through the door of the IBD up and down the country.

Get ready for Local Bike Shop Day 2020!

Local Bike Shop Day will once again be held on the early Spring Bank Holiday weekend to kickstart the upcoming busy season.

Local Bike Shop Day next year is on Saturday 2nd of May 2020.

To keep the momentum rolling for the event we are thrilled to announce a brand new identity and website - https://localbikeshopday.co.uk/.

Together we can make Local Bike Shop Day even more of a success in 2020.

If you are a retailer interested in taking part in next year's Local Bike Shop Day please visit https://localbikeshopday.co.uk/ to register. Once you have registered your shop will be promoted on the Find a Shop  page with the 2020 logo.

If you are interested in promoting Local Bike Shop Day 2020 please email info@theact.org.uk.

For more information please call the ACT on 01273 427 700 or email info@theact.org.uk.

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