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The government introduced a cycling scheme some years ago that allows employers to subsidise and support their employees in buying bikes to travel to work. This subsidisation means that you can pay for your bike over 18 months, and receive up to a 50% discount, depending on the place you purchase and which scheme you fall under. But is it worth it? Cycling to work – health benefits The health benefits of cycling to work, if you’re near enough to do so are myriad. Several studies suggest even with the difficulty caused by accidents, potholes and the obvious inclement weather problems that cycling to work is still far healthier than not. But it goes beyond that. Communities of cyclers soon sprout in work, and beyond the obvious friendships formed, cycling has a common man effect – that is, most people will chat with fellow bikers and talk about things like sales, and the best cycle paths to reach work. The government initiative’s impact It has been suggested that the government initiative has gone well, but hasn’t gone far enough – some employers don’t readily publish information about the scheme and sometimes are loathe taking part – it might be there’s too much paperwork, or there might not be a convenient seller locally. If you can’t find a local firm taking part in the cycle scheme, Wheelbase offers online ordering, as do several other shops that are taking part in the ‘ride to work’ initiative. Other things you should know. The ride to work initiative is partially employer sponsored, so your employer needs to be contacted before you agree to purchase any bike – and the paperwork can sometimes take a few weeks. How it works is: * You visit one of the outlets taking part – there are over 1000 in the UK, locally to most towns and online. * Your employer gives you a special code identifying them in the project. This code allows you to confirm eligibility, and receive the correct discount on your kit. * You request the cost of the equipment via a secure voucher which your employer approves. This equipment can in some cases include a helmet and other items. You can also check out the different types of bike you have access to if you use a local company. * It and a hire agreement are sent to you – the hire agreement allows your employer to deduct from your wages monthly. * You collect your bike. Each step should take no more than a couple of weeks – by the time your paperwork is approved, you should be able to get your bike fairly fast, along with a helmet and select other equipment. Once you’ve got it, enjoy the ride! Did you know that Cyclaim are expert bicycle accident lawyer for all kinds of claims? Contact us now for more details.
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