Indoor vs Outdoor Cycling

Posted by Lauren Doyle on 28-Feb-2022 14:14:16

According to figures produced by Secretary for Transport, Grant Shapps, UK cycling increased by 200% during the first Covid-19 lockdown. However, this cycling surge hasn’t just brought new cyclists out onto the road with many people opting to cycle from the comfort of their own home with the help of a stationary bike.

Any exercise is better than nothing, and we aren’t here to gatekeep, but here at Bike2work Scheme we’ve definitely found ourselves wondering:

Can a few spin classes a week really replace outdoor cycling?

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

5 more towns and cities worth visiting on your bike

Posted by Lauren Doyle on 16-Feb-2022 11:00:57

Are you sick of riding the same route every day? With winter in full swing, here at Bike2work Scheme, we’ve been busy daydreaming about spring city breaks and new cycling adventures.

Back in 2021, we let you in on some of Bike2works schemes favourite cycling cities across the UK. However, you can’t please everyone and some office favourites didn’t quite make the cut.

That’s why we’ve put together, yet another list of places we think you should consider visiting in 2022.

Read on for a breakdown of five more towns and cities we think you’ll love exploring on two wheels.

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

How Cycling to Work Helps the Environment

Posted by Lauren Doyle on 01-Feb-2022 15:43:58

With the icecaps melting and sea levels rising, it’s important that every person begins to take responsibility for their own carbon footprint. Just a few months back at the COP26 conference in Glasgow, representatives from 196 countries met to discuss the current crisis and how best to reduce growing carbon omissions.

However, the planet doesn’t have time for us to sit back and wait. The Earth is currently 1.2c warmer than in the 19th century with carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere having risen by 50%. Every time you pop to the petrol station only makes this worse.

Obviously, we know that people can’t just start living off the land like primordial cave people but you can make small changes that help ease the strain on our environment.

One of the best, and healthiest, changes you can make for the world right now is (You guessed it!) to start cycling to work. That’s why we’ve put together a quick list of a few ways cycling can have a positive impact on the environment:

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

Our top tips for winter rides

Posted by Lauren Doyle on 08-Dec-2021 16:30:13

With snow on its way and temperatures plummeting, we don’t blame you for wanting to lock your bike away for the winter. However, here at Bike2Work scheme we know all about benefits of a ride.

That’s why we’ve put together a list with some essential advice for our would-be winter cyclists.

Staying in may keep you toasty, but after a few minutes out on the road, we promise, you’ll be just as warm on your bike!

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

Our top 10 tips for beginner cyclists (2021)

Posted by Lauren Doyle on 15-Oct-2021 11:54:04

Cycling regularly may be better for your health, and the environment, but many people are nervous about their first ride. Starting something new can be intimidating and cycling is no exception.

That’s why we’ve put together a list of Bike2Work’s top 10 tips for beginner cyclists:

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Topics: employers, employees, health, cycle to work schemes, bike shops, bikes, wellbeing, cycle to work, cycling, cycle-friendly, commuting, tips, 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

E-bike vs. push bike

Posted by Lauren Doyle on 02-Mar-2021 16:19:35

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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Topics: employers, employees, bikes, wellbeing, producitivty, cycle to work, cycling, commuting

How to be a cycle-friendly employer

Posted by Aimee Radcliffe on 18-Apr-2018 11:35:27
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Topics: cycling, cycle-friendly, commuting

How to be a cycle-friendly employer

Posted by Aimee Radcliffe on 27-Jun-2017 11:17:00
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Topics: cycling, cycle-friendly, commuting

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