The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) has compiled a league of the UK's 50 most qualified cycle stores.

The Top 50 rewards and promotes those cycle retailers who have invested most in their people and service through the industry’s Cytech: this is the bicycle industry's only recognised training and accreditation scheme for cycle mechanics and bike technicians.Cytech Accredited cycle shops will employ staff who have undergone professional training and accreditation to recognised standards.

Rutland Cycling is proud to have achieved the number 1 spot! This means that our bike shops are the most qualified in the UK – what an achievement!We are so proud of our boys who have worked so hard to achieve their qualifications. Cytech courses encompass the basics of cycle mechanics right through to dealing with the most advanced and high-tech components and parts.Cytech mechanics are required to pass a number of practical and theory tests before qualification.

Check out the full list here