Why cycle to work?
A realistic guide to the costs, health benefits and practical trade-offs of commuting by bicycle in the UK.
Everyday cycling
Ride to work
Plan a route you will actually use, start at a sustainable pace and solve the weather, carrying and workplace details that make commuting stick. These guides cover the full journey, from choosing quieter streets and building fitness to storing kit and understanding the Cycle to Work scheme.
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Start with the job you need to do
15 in-depth guides, written to remain useful when individual products and promotions change.
Five things you learn by cycling to work
The route knowledge, weather judgement, pacing, maintenance habits and practical routines that regular cycle commuting develops.
Cycling fitness and health benefits
How regular cycling contributes to aerobic activity, strength and wellbeing, with a sensible plan for beginners.
Cycle route mapping and planning
A comprehensive UK guide to mapping a cycle route, comparing roads and surfaces, checking hills and junctions, and testing it before riding.
Planning an easy weekend bike ride
Turn a commuter bike into a relaxed weekend ride with practical route, food, clothing and repair planning.
The UK Cycle to Work scheme explained
How Cycle to Work salary sacrifice operates, including eligibility, savings, value limits, ownership and questions to ask before joining.
Cycle to Work savings calculator
Estimate the net cost of a Cycle to Work package using its value, expected tax and National Insurance saving and ownership payment.
Using Cycle to Work for an electric bike
Eligibility, value limits, road legality, batteries and practical checks when obtaining an e-bike through Cycle to Work.
What happens at the end of Cycle to Work?
The common return, purchase and extended-use options when a Cycle to Work hire period finishes.
Cycle to Work when leaving your job
What to check about outstanding salary sacrifice, ownership and repayment if employment ends during a Cycle to Work agreement.
Cycle to Work and the minimum wage
Why salary sacrifice cannot reduce cash earnings below the applicable minimum wage and what alternatives an employer may consider.
Cycle to Work for directors and the self-employed
How eligibility differs for company directors, employees and sole traders, with the separate business-expense questions to consider.
Cycle to Work guide for employers
A practical implementation and provider-comparison checklist covering payroll, minimum wage, consumer credit, VAT and ownership.
Bicycle mileage allowance and tax relief
How the UK bicycle mileage rate works for eligible business journeys and what records employees should retain.
Cargo-bike leasing versus buying for a business
A whole-cost framework for comparing business cargo-bike purchase, leasing, maintenance, insurance and replacement risk.