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,
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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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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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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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There are a number of ways in which companies can benefit from their employees cycling to work. For starters, a healthier workforce is a more productive workforce, so it can actually improve your bottom line. In addition, though, encouraging employees to commute by bike can help to attract and retain staff, reduce the demand for car parking spaces and contribute to a company’s environmental targets. There are a number of things you can do to encourage employees to cycle to work…
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