What CYCLE SCHEMES DO WE COVER?
GREEN COMMUTE INITIATIVE
CYCLESCHEME
CYCLE2WORK
BIKE2WORK
CYCLE SOLUTIONS
VIV UP
If you do not see your scheme listed give the store a call to see if we could help?
Is your employer signed up?
Your company may have already decided which cycle scheme they would like to use, so firstly you need to contact them to check that it is one we have chosen to partner with.
If they have not chosen one yet we would suggest you contact the Green Commute Initiative where they can either sign up, or it can be operated for a one off transaction. Many companies are not aware of this scheme, but it is very flexible and offers much more than most of the other schemes currently available. It may be worth asking your employer to take a look at the Green Commute Initiative website if they have not already done so.
What price bikes are included in the schemes?
There is now no limit to the price of bike though most companies have chosen to have a maximum price. You need to speak to your company to find out what the maximum price is.
The monthly payments are normally taken over 12 or 24 months, though again check with your employer to see if that has changed.
The Green Commute Initiative has no cap on the price of the bike or accessories and payments range from 6 to 24 months.
Can I have a used bike on the Cycle Scheme
No, only brand new bikes can be purchased using a scheme and normally only full retail priced bikes. Most shops will not allow discounted bikes to be purchased this way.
How much can I save?
Savings start at a minimum of 25%, but most people save more.
What is the procedure?
Once you have found out which scheme your employer would like to use, you need to check with us whether it is a scheme that we have agreed to partner with. If it is, you then choose which bike you would like, bearing in mind the price restrictions your company may have put in place and contact your employer to start the process.
We are normally happy to hold a particular bike for you for a maximum of 30 days while you and your company complete the process.
Once the documentation is all in place you simply contact us to arrange a convenient time to either collect the bike or for us to deliver it to you.
What CYCLE SCHEMES DO WE COVER?
GREEN COMMUTE INITIATIVE
CYCLESCHEME
CYCLE2WORK
BIKE2WORK
CYCLE SOLUTIONS
VIV UP
If you do not see your scheme listed give the store a call to see if we could help?
Advantages of cycling
Cycling to work helps you stay fit and healthy and reduces your carbon footprint. Using an electric bike also allows you to arrive at work fresh but not hot, tired and requiring a shower. It can also be very cost effective due to savings on fuel, bus fares and parking charges.
How do the schemes work?
There are many schemes currently operating and they all vary slightly, so please make sure that you are happy with what your scheme offers and exactly how it works. If you visit the sites above you can discover the different features of these two particular schemes.
How does payment work?
Your hire payments are deducted from your gross monthly salary. At the end of the hire period you will be given the option to either hand the bike back or keep it for a further period, with the option eventually to own the bike outright.