Cycling to work can dramatically improve your general fitness and is proven to help reduce stress and anxiety. With on site secure cycle storage, showers and changing facilities some of the normal barriers to commuting by bike have been removed (for those living close enough!) and you can even get a new bike at significantly reduced prices through the cycle to work scheme.
What’s more if you want to pop out at lunch on your bike, Bromley Council provide on street cycle racks along the High Street and further afield.
The TfL website has a really easy to use interactive Cycle Route Map which can help you plan out your best route.
Each employee can spend up to £1000 on a bicycle, accessories and other cycling equipment. What you purchase is up to you. You don’t even have to purchase a bike and can spend the full amount on cycling gear.
There are over 500 brands to choose from wtihin the Cyclescheme network. You can use the retail finder here to search for participating shops in your area.
The savings calculator here lets you see how much you can save.
Put simply you choose a bike, hire it for 12 months then pay a fraction of its original value after a year to own it outright. This final payment will not exceed £70 if you take the extended use option. More details can be found in the Cyclescheme FAQs here.