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What’s Cycle to Work Day all about and what are the benefits for your business and for your team? Our HR Coordinator Kimberley looks into the details…

Did you or any of your colleagues cycle to work today? If not, how did you commute to your workplace and how did it impact you? Are you and your employees feeling stuck after being slouched over your desk for long periods of the day? Too tired after a long day to plan and actually commit to a workout plan? Worried about the rising costs of fuel and commuting or maybe you’re concerned about the climate crisis and the impact of your lifestyle on our planet? Perhaps the government’s Cycle to Work scheme could be for you!

Cycling to work is a great way to fit healthy daily movement into your busy schedule whilst also being a planet-friendly option, cutting down on carbon emissions caused by rush hour traffic and delayed trains. Cyclists are less likely to get stuck in traffic jams or at broken signals reducing the likelihood of recurrent lateness and lost hours, both at work and at home. Additionally, after the initial cost of purchasing a bike, cycling is significantly cheaper than other forms of transport. The Cycle to Work scheme helps with this initial cost, saving employees up to 48.25% on a new bike as well as saving the employer and employee money on national insurance contributions. The cycle to work calculator shows you how you and your organisation can benefit from the scheme.

Employers that invest in the cycle to work scheme gain a healthy, happy workforce motivated to perform resulting in higher performance and an increase in productivity.

Find out more here: www.bike2workscheme.co.uk