Travel by bike to Bromley
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.
Find out more about cycling at Bromley
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Cycle storage, showers & changing facilities
Within the secure car park there is sheltered cycle storage which is conveniently located. We also provide shower and changing facilities on site.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.
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Plan a journey by bike
If you are new to cycling in the area, or haven’t been out on your bike for a while, it’s worth checking out the best route to work – with lots of off street routes and designated cycle lanes you may just find it’s a lot simpler than you thought!The TfL website has a really easy to use interactive Cycle Route Map which can help you plan out your best route.
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Cycle to Work scheme: save up to 42% on the cost of a new bike
The BAML UK ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme allows you to take advantage of the government initiative that offers bikes through salary sacrifice meaning you can save 32-42% on the cost of a new bicycle and cycling gear. You can download a form from the MyBenefits pages of the Flagscape portal to participate in the scheme.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.
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