The national body representing the cycling industry in the United Kingdom.
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Today we are launching a comprehensive action plan for Government to tackle the issue of fires attributed to unsafe e-bike batteries. We are calling for its urgent implementation.
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Join us on the 12th March for a day of insights, discussions, and networking. Connect with peers, gain industry knowledge, and contribute to the BA's future initiatives.
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We have welcomed comprehensive new lithium battery fire safety research published today by OPSS alongside an outline of its regulatory actions on e-bike and e-scooter battery safety.
Read more here - bicycleassociation.org.uk/ne…
Tickets are now available for our 2025 Annual Members Conference in Birmingham.
Join us on the 12th March for a valuable day of insights, discussion and networking. Get your free ticket in your online members area: lnkd.in/eGBnNJqU
An update on the consultation about EAPC regulations, which proposed a change to 500W power and full throttles has now been published: gov.uk/government/consultati…
Our Executive Director Steve Garidis met with Minister Simon Lightwood this week alongside colleagues from @Sustrans @WeAreCyclingUK @livingstreets @BikeabilityUK and The Ramblers for an excellent meeting discussing what is needed to help more people walk, wheel and cycle.
Today we submitted a formal complaint to @BBCOne regarding the misrepresentation of E-bikes on it's Panorama programme.
You can read the complaint in full on our website: bicycleassociation.org.uk/ne…
We represented the cycle industry in Parliament yesterday as part of a roundtable with Health Minister Andrew Gwynne and Transport Minister Simon Lightwood discussing the importance of growing cycling and active travel to the Government's Health mission.
The Bicycle Association welcomes the launch of E-bike Positive, a cycle sector campaign to promote the positive benefits of e-bikes and to empower the public to choose the very safe e-bikes provided by responsible suppliers. Find out more at: ebikepositive.co.uk/
Very welcome action on e-bike battery fires in the King's Speech today, reflecting our repeated calls to government to tackle unsafe, unregulated imports. bicycleassociation.org.uk/ne…
Its less than a week to go until our Summer Members Meeting in Cambridge. We are very close to capacity but can still accommodate any members who have not yet registered.
If you'd like to attend please do register ASAP - eventbrite.co.uk/e/bicycle-a…?
We are delighted to see the launch of the UK MTB Trail Alliance. They give trails a voice by supporting trail associations, informal trail groups and bike parks.
You can support their work via their go fund me page:
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Tickets are selling fast for our Summer's Members' meeting at Newnham College in Cambridge on Wednesday 10th July. Register for yours here:
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Pleased to support brilliant @BikeabilityUK and play a small part recognising all the many dedicated organisations and people that train kids to cycle - something every child should have the opportunity to do!
Large Organisation of the Year, supported by @BicycleAssoc 🚲
Do you know an outstanding organisation of more than 10 people, enriching lives with Bikeability? Tell us all about them and they could win 10 x Velodrome experience sessions! (T&Cs apply).
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ALT Graphic for Celebration Of Bikeability Awards, Friday 12 July. Four Bikeability instructors are standing in a schoolground, with their arms crossed in front of them, smiling. They are all wearing safety helmets. The text ‘LARGE ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR’ is central, and ‘SUPPORTED BY’ is above the Bicycle Association logo. The link bikeability.org.uk/vote is at the bottom.
Saturday 4th May is Local Bike Shop Day!
Celebrating the community and culture that is independent bike shops, giving specialist IBDs the chance to highlight what makes their shop stand out.
#supportyourlocalbikeshop
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Own an e-bike or e-scooter? Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for charging and using it. #ebikeandescootersafety
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Speaking tonight in #parliament @GuyOpperman "@BikeabilityUK is a brilliant success story in teaching children to cycle". Thank you to the amazing instructors who make this happen every day 👏
ALT Guy Opperman MP standing at Parliamentary bench giving speech
Lock sales are down 7.8% YOY in 2023 but one of the top three brands has grown sales by 5.85% in the same period. Want to know who they are to range their products or understand their trajectory? Subscribe to the BA's Market Data Service today. bicycleassociation.org.uk/ma…
More than 1100 people responded to the BA’s Diversity in the Cycling Industry Perception Survey. Their experiences working in the cycling industry are sobering.
As an industry we can and should do better.
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#diversity #cyclingindustry #UKcycling #dei
39.7% of UK cycle light sales take place this quarter. While lights are down 15.9% year-on-year, one brand in the top ten is seeing double-digit growth. Are you informed as we reach peak season? Category reports are available for £499.99. bicycleassociation.org.uk/co…
