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Cycling to Work

"Using my bike for work provides me with a good way of keeping fit and healthy every day, I find it a relaxing way of travelling about the city and gives me thinking time. I also love being able to be outdoors in all weather." - Karen, community nurse in Liverpool.

58% of all car trips cover less than 5 miles - to cycle this would take less than 30 minutes. If you are considering a new, cheaper, healthier way of getting to work; which also allows you the freedom and control to choose the time and journey you take - then cycling could be for you!

Check whether your workplace has a Travel Plan. This means they may be encouraging cycling in a number of ways-

• Ensuring there is secure, covered storage for staff bikes
• Upgrading or putting in shower and changing facilities
• Cycle to work scheme for buying bikes
• Direct you to shops offering discounts on bikes and accessories
• Hold special events with information to encourage more cyclists
• Bike User Group and more...!

All these help make cycling a real option for staff.

As an organisation there are many benefits in encouraging employees to cycle-

• Reduces sick leave and stress levels. Improving the health of your workforce results in higher productivity
• Efficient journeys with predictable trip times
• Fewer cars reduce pressure on your car park and frees up space for other uses
• Corporate image addressing climate change and contributing towards ISO14001 accreditation

 To encourage cycling, an organisation can-

• Install secure, covered cycle storage
• Offer good shower, changing and clothing storage facilities
• Provide information on local cycle routes, on notice boards, plasma screens and intranet
• Provide pool bikes for business travel
• Offer interest free loans for bikes and equipment
• Promote the TravelWise cycle discount scheme
• Offer adult cycle training
• Deliver 'Dr Bike' maintenance sessions
• Offer basic equipment as incentives or prizes

There is more information on sustainable travel for organisations in the Travel Plan section of the website.