C Y C L I N G T O W O R K

Cycle to Work in Cambridge!

Traveling to work in Cambridge can be a headache, with massive congestion during rush hour. A steady increase in cycle paths and routes, as well as award-winning Park & Ride schemes, means that access to and across the city by bicycle is now a viable alternative to the car.

Not only does cycling often mean a quicker, less stressful journey to work, it also gives people the added benefit of making the most of their lunch breaks, as many shops and offices are situated within easy cycling distance of all the city's amenities.

Look up the many cycle paths and routes and cycle to work within Cambridge, or from one of the local villages.
Park & Ride if you live further afield. Don't fight the city traffic - just pop your bike in the back of the car - foldable bikes are all the rage now! - then cycle in from the car park. No bus = FREE parking all day. Or take your bike on the bus, and use it throughout town during the day.
Too much to carry? Not an excuse! Get yourself a bike trailer and transport heavier loads - and your lunchtime shopping -easily.

The UK Government "Cycle to Work" Scheme - Save ££

The government wants to encourage people to cycle to work, and has recently set up a scheme in which participating employers can buy bikes for employees who wish to try out cycling to work, and can then hire the bike from the employer. There is significant tax relief for companies, and employees can negotiate to buy the bicycle from the employer at the end of the hire agreement. It's also known as the "tax free bike buying scheme" - find out more below.

UK Government Cycle to Work Scheme - the Department of Transport Implementation Guide
Interpretation of the New Guidance on the Cycle to Work Scheme - from London Analytics
Buy Your Bike Free of Tax - Cyclesurgery article

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