If you’ve been wondering if you can buy a bike under our cycle to work scheme during lockdown, the answer is yes.
The scheme is still open for applications, many local independent bike retailers have been classed as essential stores and remain open and a lot of bike retailers are online.
To check the latest advice from Cyclescheme about store opening hours, please visit their website. To find out if you are eligible to take part and to read more about the cycle to work scheme, please visit our website.
How do I apply for the cycle to work scheme?
- Go to our Cyclescheme portal and find your local or online retailer (if required, our scheme code is 18448c)
- Obtain a quote from the bike shop for your preferred bike and/or safety equipment (maximum spend £2,500)
- Request a voucher via Cyclescheme’s website, including the bike make, model, cost and details of any equipment
- Sign the electronic hire agreement
- Your eligibility to take part in the scheme will be checked by the Reward, Recognition and Inclusion Team and, if you meet the criteria, your application will be approved
- You will receive an email from Geraldine Witt to confirm the outcome of your application
- Cyclescheme issue a voucher to you via email, often on the same day as approval (to the email you used to register)
- You take the voucher to your bike shop (or email if online retailers) and exchange it for the bike and/or safety equipment
- The salary sacrifice payments begin at the next available pay date and continue for the period specified in your electronic hire agreement
- Insure your bike. Book your free six week service with the store you purchased your bike
If you have any queries please contact Geraldine Witt.
