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Small Business Strategy Inquiry 2025 - ACT and Bira call for members to share their voice

20 Jun 2025

The House of Commons Business and Trade Committee has asked the ACT, and its parent company Bira, to help them reach out to small business retailers across the country, for their quick input on... Read more…

Beyond the discount: Restoring integrity to the cycle supply chain

18 Jun 2025

The Association of Cycle Traders believes the time has come for greater accountability throughout our supply chain, writes ACT Director Jonathan Harrison in an article published for BikeBiz.
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Bira welcomes Wales' business rates proposals but calls for key improvements

11 Jun 2025

Bira has welcomed the Welsh Government's consultation on business rate reforms for retail shops, whilst calling for significant improvements to ensure the proposals truly support high street... Read more…

New awards launch to champion Britain's independent high street heroes

9 Jun 2025

Retailers on Britain's high streets are being encouraged to put themselves forward for the first-ever Love Your High Street Awards, designed to celebrate the small businesses that bring... Read more…

"Tectonic shift" in employment law threatens independent retailer viability, warns Bira podcast

6 Jun 2025

Independent retailers are facing a "generational" transformation of employment law that could fundamentally change how small businesses operate, according to the final episode of Bira's first... Read more…

Retailers hope warm weather and bank holidays will boost high street sales

16 May 2025

ACT parent company Bira has said that members are hopeful the warm weather, Easter weekend and upcoming bank holidays will provide a much-needed boost to high street sales.
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Economic growth surges to 0.7%, but "April reality check" looms for high street retailers

15 May 2025

UK economy delivers strongest quarterly performance in a year despite forecasts of business downturn.
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Communities come together for Local Bike Shop Day 2025 celebrations

13 May 2025

Local Bike Shop Day 2025 brought a wave of... Read more…

ACT parent company Bira welcomes Bank of England's latest interest rate cut

8 May 2025

ACT parent company Bira has welcomed the Bank of England's decision to reduce interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%, calling it a "much-needed boost" for the retail sector, including for cycling... Read more…

ACT parent company Bira responds to Beales' "Rachel Reeves Closing Down Sale" as iconic store makes final protest

8 May 2025

ACT parent company Bira has responded to the news that the 144-year-old Beales department store is staging a "Rachel Reeves Closing Down Sale" in its final weeks of trading, with giant yellow... Read more…

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Revamped Cytech site is one-stop shop for cycle mechanics

Posted on in Cycles News

cytech.training on desktop, laptop, tablet and smartphone

Following a number of new developments the Cytech site has now been revamped to make it the one-stop shop for cycle mechanics.

In May 2012, the ACT launched a brand new website, dedicated to Cytech, the bicycle maintenance training and accreditation scheme. Since the site launched, thousands of site visitors have been able to find out more about the range of courses and even check the Cytech qualifications of all specialist retailers and suppliers in the Cytech Retail Directory.

Following a number or new developments this year, such as the introduction of a dedicated Cytech theory one web portal and the launch of Cytech training courses overseas, the Cytech site has been improved.

Cytech.training is the new, international website for all cycle mechanics - whether looking to get qualified or already qualified.

As well as being redesigned and optimised for the growing number of mobile and tablet browsers, the site now boasts a number of new features:

  • New url: Cytech.training is now an international site, replacing Cytech.uk.com
  • More training providers: A simple way to find out all you need to know about your local training provider - whether in the UK or overseas
  • Simple price lists: Find out the price of every course at the training provider of your choice, all on one page.
  • Cytech directory: The directory is now international and lists everyone with a Cytech qualification - not just those currently working in a retail outlet.
  • Workshop resources: A newly introduced Workshop resources section has been designed to be a one-stop shop for all cycle mechanics including handy documents, guides and downloads for the workshop.
  • Cytech cycling club: Take it to the road or trail, battle it out against other Cytech mechanics on the Cytech cycling club.

The new website represents how far the Cytech brand has come in the last couple of years alone. Over 8000 technical courses have been delivered to cycle mechanics in the UK, with c.1000 independent cycle retailers now promoting themselves as a fully Cytech accredited business.

Get qualified

As a now internationally recognised qualification, there has never been a better time get your staff qualified here in the UK.

With Cytech courses encompassing the basics of cycle mechanics right through to dealing with the most advanced and high-tech components and parts, there is a course and qualification to suit all staff.

From taking a first step toward becoming a fully qualified cycle technician with Cytech theory one - an interactive online distance learning course, providing a strong foundation for candidates to build their career upon - to Cytech technical three which represents the pinnacle of technical proficiency.

Click here to find out more about the complete range of Cytech courses and get qualified today.

ACT members benefit from a minimum 10% discount on all Cytech training. Click here to read more. 

 

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