{"id":7655,"date":"2020-01-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpmigr.edinburghbicycle.com\/blog\/buying-a-bike-through-a-cycle-to-work-scheme"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:30:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T12:30:40","slug":"buying-a-bike-through-a-cycle-to-work-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/ebco\/blog\/buying-a-bike-through-a-cycle-to-work-scheme","title":{"rendered":"Buying a Bike Through a Cycle to Work Scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"

Does your employer offer a\u00a0 Cycle to Work scheme <\/a> \u00a0to help you make valuable tax savings on the purchase of a bike and cycling equipment? If so, one of our customers, Omar, runs through the process of how easy it is to shop with us and still take advantage of a cycle to work scheme. Not only do we run our own scheme, called Bike To Work but we accept vouchers for all the major schemes including Cyclescheme and Cycle2Work (Halfords).<\/p>\n

Using Cycle To Work Scheme Part One: Choosing The Right Bike<\/h2>\n

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Choosing the Genesis was reasonably straight forward as I have previously bought both a Genesis Day Zero hybrid (~2008) and Genesis Croix De Fer (~2013) from your\u00a0 Newcastle store <\/a> . I think that they produce excellent cycles-particularly with regard to frame quality. I chose the Genesis Zero as it would be a fast commute cycle though originally designed as a road cycle. I actually did the research through your website first. I spoke to staff at the Newcastle Branch about obtaining a frame size which would fit me to view and about the cycle to work scheme.<\/p>\n

DId you know?: You can buy cycle clothing, waterproofs, tights <\/a> \u00a0and even bicycle helmets for adults <\/a> on the bike to work.<\/p>\n

Using Cycle To Work Scheme Part Two: Buying My Bike<\/h2>\n

Your staff were incredibly helpful with regard to the cycle to work schemes. After seeing the cycle after finally choosing it, your staff offered to help with the paperwork and made me aware that your company offers its own unique scheme should my employer not be helpful or be tied to its own particular scheme. My employer, the Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust, uses the\u00a0 CycleScheme <\/a> \u00a0service exclusively, so I ended up applying in this manner. Your staff gave me all the relevant figures that I required for the paperwork and offered to help with the application again if required. I think that most of the application process is relatively straight forward and I would encourage people to consider it if they are interested in buying a cycle, and commuting to work on a cycle being one of its potential uses. A work colleague of mine at the RVI, Newcastle also took advantage of the scheme. In this case as it was her first cycle purchase, your staff proved very helpful in advising about the right choice for her needs. This was not necessary for me as I have quite a lot of experience with bicycles but it is good to know that this level of service is available.<\/p>\n

Using Cycle To Work Scheme Part Three: Riding My Bike<\/h2>\n

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I am now going to use the Cycle to Work Scheme cycle for the ultimate work-related benefit, a charity cycle event for my employer. This the famous Cape Argus Tour of Cape Town Cycle Ride \u2013 the largest cycle participation event in the world that takes place in the beautiful Cape Region of South Africa. I am raising money for the Great Northern Children\u2019s Hospital at the RVI, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It is their 10th anniversary. The North East is lucky enough to have right here on its doorstep one of the largest and most comprehensive children\u2019s hospitals in the UK.<\/p>\n

The Great North Children\u2019s Hospital (GNCH) offers the most extensive range of children\u2019s services anywhere outside of London. It has special wards, operating theatres, outpatients and day case suites, all tailored just for children. It even has its own Accident and Emergency Department. Everything a sick or injured child may need is under one roof.<\/p>\n

The young patients include thousands of local children from the North East and Cumbria as well as those who travel with their families from across the country, and even the world, to benefit from the GNCH\u2019s specialist services. I believe there is no better place for a sick or injured child or young person to be when they need expert care. If you\u2019d like to sponsor me, visit\u00a0 this <\/a> \u00a0page.<\/p>\n

TAKING MY BIKE ABROAD<\/h2>\n

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As this is a very important cycling event for me, I will be using my\u00a0 Genesis <\/a> \u00a0Zero rather taking the risk of an unfamiliar hire cycle for my most important cycle challenge. I have had custom wheels built for me by Dave the cycle mechanic and wheel-builder at the Newcastle branch. He was highly recommended by a number of people. Before the event on 8\/3\/2020, I will have the cycle\u00a0 serviced <\/a> \u00a0at Edinburgh cycles. The airlines are very strict about taking cycles which have to conform to stipulated box sizes. In view of this and the importance of using this cycle for the Cape Argus event, I will have the\u00a0 cycle boxed <\/a> \u00a0for transport at your Newcastle store so that I do not run in to any problems about the size of the box or the protection it offers.<\/p>\n

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