All this means that encouraging your workforce to cycle, both by providing the necessary facilities, and by word of mouth, could be the best thing you do for your business!
Not only does it save money on petrol or fares, those who work in or around city centres also save on the escalating parking charges too and have far less problems with traffic – they can use most bus lanes and the increasing number of cycle lanes and routes too.
Cycle commuters also have a distinct advantage in high-density but slow-moving traffic; they’re quicker.
This does mean that the more forward-looking businesses who want to have a healthier workforce are providing facilities for cyclists to make their commute even more attractive.
These facilities include:
- showers and changing facilities in some of the toilet areas
- secure areas for locking bikes (remember that around 10 bikes can be locked in the space occupied by one parked car!)
- tax incentives for those who want to buy a new bike (see CycleScheme.co.uk)
Contrary to what some more negative people think, these facilities are not expensive and some local councils offer grants for businesses and other organisations to encourage local businesses to do this.
If you’re a business owner or manager, offering facilities and other incentives like this are a great way to set your business apart from your competition!
Cycling Solutions can provide advice and consultancy in five key ways to help you decide what’s appropriate and workable for your business and your workforce – get in touch to find out more.
| 1. | Bike Awareness Days We can run one-day events at your business premises or in a local business area with several of our team on hand to provide local route maps and personal advice, basic bike maintenance and other tips and, if you’d like, a formal presentation on the proven benefits of cycling to work. |
| 2. | Group Cycle Training We’ll organise and lead groups of up to 5 of your employees on a local commuting route (planned around their needs) with the aim of increasing their confidence and skills in traffic and how to plan a pleasant and efficient route for themselves. We can do this with family groups and friends too, so everyone can benefit. |
| 3. | Personal Trainer We’ll assign one of our team as a personal trainer to work one-to-one with you on all aspects of route planning, equipment and fitness etc., all tailored to your specific requirements. |
| 4. | Bike Maintenance & Check-ups Our team of experienced mechanics can carry out bike checks and simple repairs, and provide classes to help everyone understand how to do simpler Maintenance, e.g. puncture repair, brake and gear checks and adjustments, position adjustments etc., for themselves. |
| 5. | Fun Rides We already provide members of our teams to lead the Merseyside Cycling Campaign/Travelwise ‘Bike Time’ fun rides and can do the same for your business. |
Email us at info@cyclingsolutions.co.uk or call today on 0151 234 9484 today to organise your business’ future!