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Cytech training provider Spokes People to deliver workshops at National Cycling Show 2023, opening this Saturday 17th June

14 Jun 2023

Lee & Darren from Spokes People, one of Cytech’s UK training providers, are attending the National Cycling Show this weekend and will be delivering various workshops and sessions for... Read more…

Nominations open for British Business Awards 2023

9 May 2023

Nominations have opened for the 2023 British Business Awards.
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Cycle Show 2023 opens tomorrow in London - come and visit the Cytech stand over the weekend

20 Apr 2023

Cytech will be exhibiting at the show on all days on stand G670
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Cytech to deliver seminars at Cycle Show 2023, opening this Friday 21st April

17 Apr 2023

Cytech are attending the Cycle Show and will be demonstrating key practices in bike maintenance that are useful for both the trade and public.
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Just over a week to go until The Cycle Show 2023, celebrating 20 years

12 Apr 2023

Cytech, the internationally recognised training and accreditation scheme for bicycle technicians, will be joined by training providers Activate Cycle Academy and Spokes People when the... Read more…

Check how your High Street has changed since 2020

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... Read more…

£32.9 million to create a national network of walking and cycling experts

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... Read more…

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

15 Dec 2022

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.
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VOLT announces partnership with award-winning insurance firm LAKA

28 Nov 2022

VOLT announces its new insurance collaboration with LAKA, three-time winners of the Best Cycle Insurance Provider category at the Insurance Choice Awards and pioneers of the ‘collective... Read more…

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

18 Nov 2022

Dave Wilsher ex-ACT Director wins Family Business of the Year at the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce awards.
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Almost half of Brits set to enjoy staycation this year

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Almost half of Brits enjoy a camping break because it's cheaper or to escape the stress of modern life, according to a survey by Halfords.

The popularity of camping is on the rise with almost half of Brits choosing to have a staycation this year because it is more affordable than holidaying abroad.

The survey also revealed that over half (54%) said exploring the great outdoors is their main motivation for camping, while for 41% camping is the perfect way to spend time with family, and almost a quarter (23%) look forward to getting away from the stresses of modern life and switching off from technology.

Almost 1 in 10 campers say they want to have the biggest tent at the campsite so they can show off to the neighbours. Another 9% want a fire pit, 8% bring own portaloo and 7% decorate their pitch with flags or fairy lights.

"Sales across camping and outdoor leisure were up 45% on April to May last year, and it's no surprise that Brits are choosing to holiday in the UK rather than travelling abroad, which can be expensive and stressful" said: David Howells, Halfords.

 

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