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Local Bike Shop Day 2023

We are always thrilled to celebrate Local Bike Shop Day (or #LBSD) every year, and this year BikeBiz included us in a great write-up Local Bike Shop Day is an industry-wide initiative managed by the Association of Cycle Traders. “Local Bike Shop Day is the one day a year when independent bike shops across the UK…

Casting call – We’re looking for models!

We are launching a very exciting new product and we need YOUR help to make it amazing! We’re looking for models to showcase our new product – if you’re comfortable being in front of a camera and being your fabulous self then let us know! We are specifically looking for people with disabilities who are…

Non-Executive Directors Needed

We are currently looking for two Non-Executive Directors to join our board and take a share in our organisation’s strategic development and governance. We offer a fascinating and rewarding working environment in our growing not-for-profit social enterprise. Duties & Responsibilities The Non-Executive Directors provide creative contribution to the board by offering productive oversight and constructive…

Get Cycling welcomes new member to Board of Directors!

We are absolutely delighted to welcome John Skelton as our new Non-Executive Director to the board of Get Cycling! We’re looking forward to having him on the team and all the great ideas he can share with us! Born and raised in York I have cycled for as long as I can remember. I started…

Helping More People Get Cycling: Careers in Inclusive Cycling

At Get Cycling CIC, our work has always been about more than simply selling cycles. We support people of all ages and abilities to discover the freedom, independence, and joy that cycling can bring. Over the years, our team has included people from a wide range of backgrounds including retail, customer service, cycling, community work,…

Kickstart Scheme placements at Get Cycling CIC

This post was originally published in June 2021. It shared our involvement in the UK Government Kickstart Scheme. The scheme supported young people into work through funded placements. We are keeping this page as an archive. It explains the roles we offered at the time and how the scheme worked. About the Kickstart Scheme The…

Cycle hire experience in York (promotion archive)

This promotion originally ran in partnership with York Family Walks and Families Get Active York. It is now archived, but the information below reflects the original offer and activity. About the cycle hire experience The campaign offered the chance to win a cycle hire experience in York.Winners received a £25 voucher to use towards cycle…

National sales coordinator (position filled)

The National Sales Coordinator is new role within the organisation, responsible for overseeing sales development of our business and wholesale customers across the UK.

New CEO takes the wheel at Get Cycling CIC!

In April 2021, Get Cycling CIC announced a leadership change.Joanne Mahon stepped into the role of CEO. She replaced founder Jim McGurn. Joanne had been General Manager before this. She helped grow Get Cycling into a leading provider of inclusive cycling in York and across the UK. At the time, Joanne said she was excited…

Shop Sales Coordinator (Position Filled)

This role has now been filled.Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in joining our team.We keep past opportunities on our website to show the development of our organisation.Please visit our Careers page for current vacancies. We are currently looking for a trainee sales professional to work in our York bike shop, managing the entire…