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Rising commuting costs put real pressure on employees. A Cycle to Work scheme helps employees spread the cost of bikes and cycling equipment through manageable payroll reductions, making commuting more manageable without large upfront costs.
For employers, Cycle to Work salary sacrifice can strengthen your benefits package while supporting recruitment, retention and employee wellbeing goals.
- Reduces the cost of public transport, fuel and parking
- Payroll reductions help employees spread costs
- National Insurance contribution savings to be made for employers
- With our Cycle to Work scheme, Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Trust saved £3,700 through tax and National Insurance contributions.
Cycle to Work salary sacrifice works by allowing employees to exchange part of their gross salary for bikes and eligible cycling equipment through payroll reductions over an agreed period.
Because reductions are made before Income Tax and National Insurance contributions are applied, employees may benefit from tax efficiencies depending on their personal circumstances. In the Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Trust scheme alone, employees saved £3,700 through tax and National Insurance contributions.
For employers, this can also create potential Employer National Insurance savings while helping employees access healthier and more affordable commuting options.
You can use our Cycle to Work calculator above to estimate potential employee and employer savings before launching the scheme.
How does the Cycle to Work scheme work?
Our Cycle to Work programme enables employees to spread the cost of bicycles and cycling equipment through salary sacrifice reductions over a set period. The scheme is designed to be flexible, accessible and simple to manage for both employers and employees.
- Manageable monthly instalments via payroll
- No credit checks or upfront costs
- Easy to manage through a single platform
- Designed in line with HMRC guidance and FCA authorised
Please note: salary sacrifice cannot take employees below the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage.
A Cycle to Work scheme is offered through a salary sacrifice arrangement, meaning employees agree to temporarily reduce part of their gross salary in exchange for a bike and eligible cycling equipment.
Employers can choose scheme limits and control how the programme operates internally, while employees repay the cost through payroll reductions over an agreed period.
The scheme is aligned with HMRC guidance and FCA authorised, helping employers confidently offer a compliant salary sacrifice bike scheme.
Perkbox helps simplify administration by bringing everything into one easy-to-manage platform for HR teams and employees alike.
Our Cycle to Work benefit gives employees access to an extensive range of bikes, accessories and cycling equipment through both online retailers and local bike shops. Whether employees are looking for commuting bikes, e-bikes, adaptive bikes or essential safety equipment, Perkbox helps make cycling more accessible through salary sacrifice.
- Shop online or in-store at 1,300+ retailers
- E-bikes, adaptive bikes, safety equipment and more
- Flexible options available at the end of the term
Employees can access a wide range of bikes and cycling equipment through the Cycle to Work scheme, helping make commuting more practical and affordable.
The scheme includes traditional bikes, e-bikes, adaptive bikes, helmets, locks, lights and other safety accessories. Employees can browse products online or use local bike shops through Perkbox’s retail network of more than 1,300 partners.
Flexible end-of-term options also help employees continue using their equipment after the initial hire period, making the scheme more accessible for long-term commuting and wellbeing support.
Cycle to Work schemes can play an important role in supporting sustainability and environmental goals while giving employees a benefit they actively use.
Helping employees reduce car journeys and adopt greener commuting habits allows businesses to support lower-emission travel in a practical and visible way.
- Reduce your organisation’s carbon footprint
- Support greener commuting habits
- Strengthen recruitment with sustainability-led benefits
- Show employees your commitment to environmental responsibility
Many businesses now use employee benefits to support wider sustainability and ESG initiatives.
Cycle to Work schemes help reduce reliance on cars and public transport while encouraging lower-emission commuting alternatives. They also provide a practical way for employers to demonstrate environmental commitments employees can directly engage with.
For employers, sustainability-led employee benefits can strengthen employer branding, improve recruitment positioning and support broader workplace wellbeing initiatives at the same time.
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Cycling to work can help employees build healthier everyday routines while improving energy, focus and overall wellbeing.
By helping employees access bikes and cycling equipment more affordably, employers can support healthier lifestyles through a practical benefit employees use regularly.
- Encourage regular physical activity
- Help boost energy, mood, and focus at work
- Support a culture of wellbeing
Employee wellbeing continues to be a major focus for employers, particularly as businesses look for ways to support both physical and mental health in practical ways.
Cycling to work can help employees incorporate regular exercise into their daily routines while reducing commuting stress and improving energy levels before the workday begins.
Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes are particularly effective because they combine wellbeing support with meaningful financial value, making it a benefit employees can use consistently over time.
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