Government schemes exists that can save you around 50% of the RRP of a new bike. It aims to make cycling more attractive as a legitimate way to commute to work by taking advantage of some new tax incentives. Big Bear Bikes works with many of these schemes to ensure that we can offer as many different types of Cycle scheme incentive programs as possible. This can make it a little confusing but they work essentially in the same way.
Cycling is an excellent way to save money as it has none of the running costs of a car, if you add to this the tax savings that you will also receive it provides a great incentive leaving you much better off in the long run.
Cycling to work can kick start your brain in the morning and ensure that you are more alert to tackle the day ahead, it also cuts the cost of gym membership and helps you take your mind off work when cycling home.
Regular exercise reduces stress and helps to maintain a healthy immune system.
Productivity
An employee that cycles to work in the morning is more likely to be more alert and efficient than someone who does not. The connection between exercise and productivity is well documented and cycling to work is an ideal way to boost this.
It belongs to the company and is hired to the employee for the term of the Hire Agreement.
At the end of the agreed hire period the employer has the opportunity to sell the employee their bike back to them at fair market value, this can be calculated by clicking this link
Big Bear Bikes
We are a deceptively large, friendly and expert independent bike shop located in Pickering, North Yorkshire, close to Scarborough and York. We are on the edge of the North York Moors National Park and close to Dalby forest and the Yorkshire coast – all of which is great cycling territory for road, mountain or leisure biking.
We don’t mind how many bikes you test ride before you find the right one and we are on hand to advise you at all times. We offer 0% finance on all bike purchases and are registered with all major Cycle 2 Work scheme providers.
The shop also carries a large range of clothing, parts and accessories from all the best cycling brands and with changing room facilities we are your one stop cycling shop.
Our workshop is manned by fully qualified Cytech mechanics and is open 7 days a week to help keep you in the saddle. We repair and service all makes and types of bikes – whatever the age and condition!
We are open 6 days a week, closed Mondays.
