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Free trade seminars at Cycle Show

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Cycle Show 2016 returns from 22nd - 25th September at the NEC Birmingham and once again ACT are proud to support the trade seminars.

As a member of the cycling trade, you're invited to the show preview day on 22nd September before it is open to the public. Registration for the trade is free in advance if you register here. Your trade pass is valid for all 4 days of the show, but your only chance to see trade only exhibitors, including the ACT, and trade seminars will be Thursday 22nd.

Visit Thursday's free seminar sessions at The Stage for business advice as well as technical tips from the Cytech team.

The full seminar schedule can be seen below.

Trade Day Seminars

11:00-11:45
Carlton Reid - Brexit and Bikes
BikeBiz's Executive Editor will be hosting a trade focused discussion on the possible outcomes of recent events for the UK bicycle industry and how to plan and prepare for them.

12:00-12:45
EVENT LAUNCH

13:00-13:45
Jules Thrasher (Cytech) - Common e-bike problems and fault diagnosis
Learn how to spot the most common problems mechanics are likely to encounter when booking in e-bikes for repair in the workshop, concentrating on ‘intelligent' e-bikes that can be fault found using a computer and the more basic ‘non-intelligent' e-bikes which require more thought to identify potential problems.

14:00-14:45
Lightspeed EPOS systems - shifting gears: challenging the status quo of the bike store
Many bike stores struggle with value perception from their customers. Perhaps it's the casual atmosphere or the lack of sophisticated systems that results in a reluctance to spend. Whatever the case, this perception has to change. Join Lightspeed's Noah Hayes for an enthusiastic overview of how bike stores are harnessing digital technology to diversify their sales channels, increase their profits and keep their customers coming back time and time again.

15:00-15:45
Bike Chain Ricci - Why he loves the sport and his passions behind retailing
Making it work, successful tips learned through experience, thinking outside the box, thoughts about our industry and possible solutions for the independent retailer

16:00-16:45
Jules Thrasher (Cytech) - suspension basics
A brief overview on how suspension works, looking at springs and dampers and the linkages that drive the suspension along with some common issues surrounding suspension

Show closes 18:00


Don't forget to book some time with ACT

Visit the ACT stand - on the trade day only - at F48a. Talk to ACT representatives about all the latest services and support available to members of the trade, new developments and get the advice you need to boost sales and reduce your costs.

Cytech will also be attending the show for all 4 days, on stand D75. Come and talk to a Cytech expert about getting you or your staff qualified -plus hear all about the brand new Cytech e-bike course at an exclusive trade only seminar on Thursday 22nd September! Full seminar timetable TBC.

Already a member? Come and speak to us about the latest services and support including the brand new Ride it away Buy Now Pay Later option, Cytech technical e-bikes and over 25 other membership services!

Not yet a member? Find out exactly what the ACT can do for you from just £27 per month! 

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