Are you on autopilot during your commute? We get it, riding the same route everyday can become a little boring. So why not mix it up on the weekends?
City breaks aren’t just for dates, bring your bike and experience the UK a new way.
With Summer in full swing and the UK on the verge of reopening, we thought this would be a great time to let know some of our favourite cities to cycle in.
Read on to find out Bike2Works top cycling cities:
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employees,
health,
cycle to work schemes,
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wellbeing,
cycle to work,
cycle-friendly,
commuting,
e-bikes
Leaving your car at home and cycling to work is a brilliant way to improve your health and wealth (Reduce those pesky petrol bills!).
With a rumoured heatwave coming we know many of you will be back in the saddle in the next few weeks, that’s why we’ve put together a few tips that’ll keep you speeding along on your ride to work.
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employers,
employees,
health,
cycle to work schemes,
bikes,
wellbeing,
cycle to work,
commuting,
e-bikes
They may be faster than a push bike and cheaper than a car, but many people are still hesitant to splash out on an electric bike.
Of course, this makes total sense, it can be hard to justify spending a large amount of money on something new.
But here at Bike2work, we believe the hype! Electric bikes are a brilliant, environmentally friendly, alternative to a car and there are options out there for everyone.
That’s why we’ve put together a quick list of some of our favourite e-bikes under £1000.
Read on to see our top e-bike recommendations for budget conscious cyclists:
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employers,
employees,
health,
cycle to work schemes,
bikes,
wellbeing,
cycle to work,
commuting,
e-bikes
Smartphones are a powerful tool and, with the right apps, they can make your commute a breeze!
Cycling apps can help you plan your route, keep track of your fitness goals and even help you fix a punctured tire.
But with so many different options to choose from, we know finding the right bike app can feel like a huge chore.
That’s why today, we’re going to take a closer look at a few of our favourite cycling apps.
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productivity,
employers,
employees,
health,
cycle to work schemes,
bikes,
wellbeing,
cycle to work,
cycling,
commuting
Choosing a new bike for your commute can be a daunting task.
Folding bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all of the different choices available.
And that’s just regular push bikes!
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employers,
employees,
bikes,
wellbeing,
producitivty,
cycle to work,
cycling,
commuting
Each cycle to work scheme provider has its own network of bike shop retailers from which the employees of companies signed up to the scheme can redeem scheme vouchers. The networks vary in size and in which retailers they include, but there also tends to be some overlap.
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bike shops
We have some exciting news. The Government has recently updated the cycle to work scheme to encourage more people to commute to work by bike. This means the benefits of the scheme are now even better for both employees and employers. We’ve summarised some of the main points below and we’ve also produced a comprehensive guide to the changes that you can download below. |
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Bikes and cycling equipment of up to any value, including E-Bikes, can now be covered by the cycle to work scheme |
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A broader selection of cycling accessories, including anything that an individual needs to commute by bike, can now be covered by the cycle to work scheme |
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Employers now have more flexibility to structure their schemes and set their own limits on the cost of bikes and equipment for employees |
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For more information about the changes to the cycle to work scheme, you can download the guide below. It explains what all the changes are, what the benefits are for employees and employers and how you can set up a scheme in your workplace. If you have questions, please contact us on 0330 088 4765 or book a meeting via our website. |
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cycle to work,
employee development
Most people familiar with the cycle to work scheme know that it can save employees at companies that are registered money on bikes and cycling equipment. Fewer, though, realise that there are savings to be made for companies themselves. The most direct cycle to work scheme savings for employers are made in National Insurance contributions, capital allowances and, in some cases, Annual Investment Allowances (AIAs). Employers save through reduced time lost to sick days.
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Although the UK’s cycle to work scheme is a government initiative, it is delivered by a variety of commercial partners, of which Bike2Work Scheme is one. As we’ve detailed in our guide to choosing a cycle to work scheme provider for employers, each provider delivers the scheme in their own way.
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cycle to work schemes,
cycle to work scheme providers
Salary sacrifice schemes are a way of providing employee benefits by giving employees the option of handing over part of their gross salary in return for whatever the benefit may be. The advantage is that employee salaries are only taxed subsequent to making the sacrifice, therefore saving the employee money. Employers save as well, by not paying Secondary Class 1 National Insurance contributions on the sacrificed portions of staff salaries.
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employee benefits,
salary sacrifice