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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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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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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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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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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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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There are lots of benefits to employers of joining a cycle to work scheme, like improved workforce health, morale and productivity, savings on Secondary Class 1 National Insurance contributions and reduced need for car-parking infrastructure. For many companies, though, it may not be clear how to set up a cycle to work scheme.
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We didn’t become one of the leading providers of the UK’s cycle to work scheme without getting to know the scheme inside out. Although the basics of it are pretty straightforward, there are some things that are easily overlooked, or that may not be apparent without a little extra thought. With that in mind, here are some of our in-the-know cycle to work scheme tips for your benefit! Don’t say we never give you anything…
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One of the main advantages of the cycle to work scheme is that employees do not have to spend a big chunk of money in one go to get a bike or cycling equipment. When an employer buys a bike or cycling equipment via the scheme, it is typically for an employee who has identified what they want in a local bike shop and submitted a quote that the shop has provided.
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