Top Five cycling cities in the UK (2021)

Posted by Lauren Doyle on 03-Jun-2021 16:37:25

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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Topics: employers, employees, health, cycle to work schemes, bikes, wellbeing, cycle to work, cycle-friendly, commuting, e-bikes

Be Ride Ready

Posted by Lauren Doyle on 24-May-2021 16:20:46

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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Topics: employers, employees, health, cycle to work schemes, bikes, wellbeing, cycle to work, commuting, e-bikes

Electric bikes that don’t break the bank

Posted by Lauren Doyle on 29-Apr-2021 16:10:57

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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Topics: employers, employees, health, cycle to work schemes, bikes, wellbeing, cycle to work, commuting, e-bikes

Top 5 Cycling Apps for your Commute

Posted by Lauren Doyle on 18-Mar-2021 16:46:09

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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Topics: productivity, employers, employees, health, cycle to work schemes, bikes, wellbeing, cycle to work, cycling, commuting

What cycle to work bike shops can I use?

Posted by Aimee Radcliffe on 05-Feb-2020 14:33:23

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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Topics: cycle to work schemes, bike shops

What are the cycle to work scheme savings for employers?

Posted by Aimee Radcliffe on 25-Apr-2018 12:26:00

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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Topics: cycle to work schemes, savings

How Bike2Work Scheme sets up an effective cycle to work scheme

Posted by Julie Connor on 23-Apr-2018 12:28:00

Although the UKs cycle to work scheme is a government initiative, it is delivered by a variety of commercial partners, of which Bike2Work Scheme is one. As weve 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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Topics: cycle to work schemes, cycle to work scheme providers

How can companies set up a cycle to work scheme?

Posted by Julie Connor on 27-Jul-2017 11:20:00

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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Top cycle to work scheme tips from a top cycle to work scheme provider

Posted by Julie Connor on 20-Jul-2017 13:41:00

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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Topics: cycle to work schemes, tips

How does the cycle to work scheme voucher work?

Posted by Julie Connor on 13-Jul-2017 15:17:00

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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Topics: cycle to work schemes

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