Want to know why biking is in fact best? Read on to find out a little more about cycling in the UK and how it can become a bigger part of your day to day life.     

 Tax Free Bikes? 

Yes that’s right, you can get a tax free bike if your employer takes part in the governments cycle to work scheme.     

“To promote healthier journeys to work and to reduce environmental pollution, the 1999 Finance Act introduced an annual tax exemption, which allows employers to loan cycles and cyclists’ safety equipment to employees as a tax-free benefit. The exemption was one of a series of measures introduced under the Government’s Green Transport Plan.” – Department For Transport     

You and your employer can find out more about this scheme at www.cyclescheme.co.uk     

Freaky Facts

 Cycle Ownership in the UK   

 86% of 5-10 year olds     

76% of 11-16 year olds     

37% of 16+ years     

You would never have thought…  

…50% of car journeys are less than 2 miles      

…A cyclist can travel 360 kms on the calories contained in 1 litre of fuel.     

“The bicycle is a curious vehicle. Its passenger is its engine.” – John Howard     

Carbon Counting

Did you know riding your bike can save you some cash as well as keeping you fit and healthy.      

Check out the Team Green Britain Bike Week’s cycling calculator to see how much riding your bike could save!