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Local Bike Shop Week returns this May, with independent retailers reporting strong benefits from past events

19 Feb 2026

Local Bike Shop Week is approaching, with this year’s celebrations taking place from Sunday 3 May to Saturday 9 May 2026 - and retailers have highlighted the positive experiences they've... Read more…

Independent bike shops unite for inaugural Local Bike Shop Week celebration

17 Feb 2026

A week to celebrate and highlight the expertise and passion of independent bike shops across the UK is set to be held this May.
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ACT part of coalition letter calling for consultation on online VAT reform

16 Feb 2026

A 18-strong coalition of business organisations and tax experts, including the ACT and led-by its parent company Bira, has today written to the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury calling for a... Read more…

Government's pub-only business rates package is "poor decision based on politics", ACT parent company Bira says

29 Jan 2026

The government's decision to give pubs a 15% business rates discount while excluding independent retailers is a "poor decision based on politics rather than what is good for the local economy",... Read more…

Independent retailers demand equal treatment as Government prepares pub rates relief

9 Jan 2026

ACT parent company Bira has has demanded equal treatment for small shops after the government announced plans to water down business rate rises for pubs.
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Christmas and New Year message from ACT Director Jonathan Harrison

23 Dec 2025

An end of year message from Jonathan Harrison, Director of the ACT.
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Scottish Government urged to cut business rates for indie retailers

11 Dec 2025

ACT parent company Bira has called on the Scottish Government to follow Wales's example and introduce genuine business rates reductions for retail premises ahead of the Scottish Budget on 13... Read more…

Independent retailers to see rates bills soar by up to 15% despite government's "transformation" promises

2 Dec 2025

Independent retailers across the UK are facing business rates increases of up to 15% next year despite government promises of the "lowest tax rates since 1991", ACT parent company Bira has... Read more…

UK's E-Bike Positive campaign to be adopted by the BA & ACT

1 Dec 2025

As of Thursday 1st January 2026, the E-Bike Positive campaign will fall under the joint guardianship of the Bicycle Association (BA) and the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT).
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Cycle to work scheme escapes cap but ACT warns Budget fails cycle retailers on business rates and imports

26 Nov 2025

The ACT has welcomed the Government's decision not to impose a cap on the cycle to work scheme, calling it "common sense prevailing" after weeks of speculation threatened a vital sales tool for... Read more…

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Shop local online at freewheel.co.uk with 15% off for Local Bike Shop Day!

Posted on in Business News, Brands & Products News, Cycles News

To cFreewheel LBSD offer 2021elebrate Local Bike Shop Day, taking place on Saturday 30th April, Freewheel are offering customers 15% off from now until 30th April.

Freewheel offers customers all the benefits of ordering online but backed and supported by your local independent bicycle shop - the best of all worlds. 

Freewheel understands people who love bike shops. From their fountain of knowledge to their convenience when we need a helping hand.

That's why Freeweheel are proud to support independent bike shops with every purchase made online. Freewheel aims to give them an online presence and a chance to reach new customers. Buying cycling products from Freewheel means you can support local bikes shop too.

For the week of Local Bike Shop Day Freewheel are benefitting local bike shops and their customers further still by offering 15% off with the code: LOCAL-BIKE-SHOP-DAY-22

Offer Terms & Conditions

  • Promotion expires Midnight 1st May 2022
  • Promotion is limited to one use per email address.
  • Offer code cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or discount codes.
  • Code cannot be used against Bikes, Frames, Garmin or Thule and any other products already discounted.
  • Code cannot be applied retrospectively once the order has been placed.
  • Freewheel reserves the right to end the promotion at any time without warning.
  • No cash alternative available.
  • Code must be inserted at the checkout on Freewheel.co.uk to be redeemed

If you have any queries about the code please get in touch at info@localbikeshopday.co.uk.

 

Vote for your Local Bike Shop and win £200 worth of vouchers!

In addition to the discount code, Freewheel are also giving you the chance to win £200 worth of vouchers to spend online for both you and your local bike shop!

When voting for your favourite bike shop on the 'Find a Shop' page your email address will be entered into a prize draw and could be chosen at random to win £200 worth of vouchers at freewheel.co.uk. The bike shop that has attained the most votes by midnight 1st May will also be gifted £200 worth of vouchers.

 

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