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What is the government Cycle to Work Scheme?

The Cycle to Work Scheme is a government backed initiative, operating all over the UK. It offers employees a cost-effective way of acquiring cycling gear through the business they work for, without upfront costs. Instead, payment for the goods is deducted from their monthly salary (also known as salary sacrifice). This means that employees will not be paying tax or National Insurance on their items, saving up to 49%.

Plus, business owners can make significant savings on their NI contributions when they sign up with their organisation, as employees are effectively reducing their gross pay when they use the scheme.

What are the benefits?

Employer Benefits

  • It’s free to sign up.
  • We’ll take care of everything from start to finish.
  • Reduce your National Insurance contributions by 13.8%.
  • Great incentive for employees.
  • Build a healthier and happier workplace.
  • Reduce parking and congestion problems.

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Employee Benefits

  • Save up to 49% on the retail cost of a new bike & accessories.
  • Instalments are automatically deducted from your salary, you don’t have to do anything.
  • Zero tax or National Insurance paid on your new bike.
  • No lump sums to pay at the end of the scheme.
  • Feel fitter, productive and more energised.
  • Pay nothing upfront.

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What goods are available with the scheme?

Through the scheme, you are able to get a range of bikes, clothing & accessories, all tax free. With Cycle Solutions, you can shop over 400 bike brands, including Cannondale, Giant and Specialized. You can either shop in one of our 1,250 partnered independent bike shops, or visit our online shop, here.

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Registering for the scheme

Employers can run the Cycle to Work Scheme themselves, without signing up with an affiliated provider. However, this can be time-consuming, particularly if you have several employee scheme contracts to manage and oversee, plus the admin involved in handling a number of salary sacrifice agreements.

By signing up with an independent government Cycle to Work Scheme provider, like Cycle Solutions, you will be working with cycling experts, who take care of everything. From marketing the scheme to employees, to taking them through how to acquire their equipment, offering a personalised shop specific to your company, and all the admin, everything is in hand.

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Frequently asked questions

We are one of the UK's leading Cycle to Work Scheme providers, as well as one of the founding members of the Cycle to Work Alliance, the guardians of the Cycle to Work scheme. Cycle Solutions has over 14 years' experience in providing effective Cycle to Work schemes and our clients benefit from top levels of scheme take-up and employee engagement. We work with employers of all shapes and sizes right across the UK, providing them and their employees with Cycle to Work schemes that are easy to manage but with guaranteed compliance. Find testimonials from our clients here.

Signing up couldn't be simpler, input your details on our site and one of our team will be in touch to answer any questions and help you sign up.

Our team of Cycle to Work Scheme experts will be really pleased to discuss everything with you. From how you start a Cycle to Work scheme & funding options, to how to promote the scheme and answer any questions you may get from your staff, our experts can take the work out of Cycle to Work.

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Or for a quick guide on how we can provide the perfect Cycle to Work Scheme for your business, why not download our information brochure here.

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No. We offer a completely free end of scheme management option to ensure that your employees maximise the savings that are available to them through their Cycle to Work Scheme. With no additional costs for employees at the end of their salary sacrifice period, the savings they make through salary sacrifice are not eroded by any fees or costs. So, when we quote savings for employees on our website, in our free marketing communications, and at our pop-up shop roadshows, we know that those are true savings that your employees will enjoy.

We have over fourteen years' experience of working with employers large and small, including UK Government departments like HM Revenue & Customs, Department for Transport as well as other employers including Metropolitan Police, Network Rail and TfL.

We can offer employees the widest choice. Our best of both world's solution will enable your employees to choose their cycle to work package from either our comprehensive online store with the widest selection of bikes and cycling equipment, or from our UK-wide network of local partner bike shops. We can help your company to be more environmentally friendly, save money and help create healthier, happier staff. We're biased but we think cycling is amazing, it can get you places, improve your mental health and fitness, plus it means less time sat in traffic or on crowded public transport.

We offer flexible scheme limits, easy administration, simple scheme set-ups, dedicated support and bespoke communications. Plus, it's a great incentive to offer your employees, it can save you money, and it's free and simple to sign up.

As an employer there are many benefits; from NI savings to happier employees, there's no downside to signing up to the Cycle to Work Scheme. We offer a flexible scheme, minimal admin, bespoke communications, pop-up shop roadshows, Bike Dr events and eBike demonstrations, and more. You can find all the benefits of the scheme here. Find out how it works, and when ready, you can sign up with us.

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As long as you receive your pay through PAYE, are 16 or over, your employer is signed up to our scheme, and you earn more than National minimum wage after the salary sacrifice, you are eligible to take advantage of the scheme. If you are under 18 you will need your guardian as guarantor.

Find out how much you could save by using our calculator.

We can directly supply over 400 cycling brands and have a wide range of bicycles, kit and accessories to choose from. Your employer will set a scheme limit, this will determine how much you're able to spend. If you choose your cycle to work package directly from Cycle Solutions, you also benefit from discounts, eight weeks free insurance from Sundays, extended warranty, great savings, and a kit bag with tools. If you prefer, we work with independent partner bike shops all over the UK meaning you can visit them to get expert advice, get fitted for your new bike, and collect your cycle to work order instore.

There really is no better way to get a new bike and/or equipment than through the Cycle to Work Scheme with Cycle Solutions. Not only will you benefit from huge savings off the retail price, you'll be able to get exactly what you want to make cycling to work a breeze. In addition to this, by ordering directly with us you will earn reward points to use on any future purchases. All our bikes are built and quality checked by Cytech qualified mechanics before we send them, and delivery is arranged at your convenience. All you need to do once the bike arrives is turn the bars and pop the pedals on (instructions are included).

You choose your bike, accessories or both, then you and your employer both approve the hire agreement and salary sacrifice. Once everything is approved, all in-stock orders are dispatched to your chosen address as soon as possible. You're also able to use our UK-wide partner store network to find a bike shop near you. This means there's even more choice!

Typically, the process takes a few days but will depend on your scheme and its parameters. Once all agreements are signed and providing everything is in stock, it will be sent out as soon as possible. For bike shop orders through our partner network, we issue a letter of collection for you to go and collect your order.

Read our FAQs, or alternatively get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

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