18th April 2018

How to be a cycle-friendly employer

Aimee Radcliffe

How to be a cycle-friendly employer

As weve discussed, there are more benefits to the cycle to work scheme than just saving money on bikes for employees, such as improving the health of your workforce and your companys green credentials. But having a scheme in place doesnt necessarily mean employees will take advantage of it in any great numbers. 

Of course, some employees simply wont be interested, but others may just be on the fence. One way to go about increasing uptake is to show that you are a cycle-friendly employer and there are a number of things you can do to show that this is the case. 

Facilities 

Naturally, people are going to be reluctant to commute by bike if there is nowhere to lock their bike up. Even simple bike racks can address this issue, but secure storage is ideal. Similarly, having somewhere for cyclists to get changed and washed can encourage employees to get pedalling. 

Training 

Its unlikely that any of your employees will need to be shown how to ride a bike, but there may be plenty who have never been shown how to ride one safely on the road  or at least not for a long time. Not only does cycle safety training show that employers care about the wellbeing of their staff, but it can give employees the confidence to take the plunge and begin commuting by bike. 

Bike checks 

Offering free bike checks to employees will help to keep their bikes in both a good condition and a safe condition. Employers can offer bike checks by partnering with local bike shops and, in doing so, demonstrate their cycle-friendly credentials.

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