Cycle To work Scheme

Rebel=UK= · 30 Jun 2009 at 21:47

Has anyone done this before as my girlfriend has just ordered a bike through cycle scheme and is just waiting for the voucher, does anyone know how long it takes? And also it says before u pick up the bike u need photo ID but she has none is this necessary or will something with just her name and address be ok?....cheers

al123 · 30 Jun 2009 at 22:26

Rebel=UK= said:
Has anyone done this before as my girlfriend has just ordered a bike through cycle scheme and is just waiting for the voucher, does anyone know how long it takes? And also it says before u pick up the bike u need photo ID but she has none is this necessary or will something with just her name and address be ok?....cheers

The council or whoever runs it is probably the best place to ask

djohn · 30 Jun 2009 at 22:33

Funny that. I've received a thank you from them today via email to say my application form had been received and I've been accepted. They enclosed a password for me to log into an account but I've never been in touch with them at all. Thought it was spam so deleted it especially as AVG was flagging it as having tracking cookies attached, will fish it out tomorrow and phone them. :confused:

leaskovski · 30 Jun 2009 at 22:37

hehe, gotta love the cycle to work sheme. Got me a £1000 specialised xc expert on the cheap

Rebel=UK= · 30 Jun 2009 at 22:53

leaskovski said:
hehe, gotta love the cycle to work sheme. Got me a £1000 specialised xc expert on the cheap

Did you have to take photo ID with you to the shop?
How long did it take? I've been told that the employer gives you the voucher for the shop, then got told that the cycle scheme sends it...?!

Alasdair · 30 Jun 2009 at 22:57

I got my first MTB - Rockhopper - on the cheap 3 and a bit years ago, and I reckon it's done about 8000 miles since as it's also my commuter. I can't recommend the scheme enough, it has worked wonders for my fitness.

But as my work did it through Halfords and it gets done annually, I can't really help you with your question.

al

Amleto · 30 Jun 2009 at 22:59

i didnt even have to go to a shop when i got mine.

Ironic Namesake · 30 Jun 2009 at 23:11

Are you allowed to do a bike once a year?

Picked up a road bike for around £1k this year, but may get tempted to get another one if it means I can save nearly 50%!

Chojin · 30 Jun 2009 at 23:20

I can't see the point in this. My work has a salary sacrifice scheme for bikes but I can only buy from one local shop, and I wouldn't own it either, would effectively be renting it. I'd personally rather find a better deal elsewhere and just buy outright. Might be a good deal if you are in a higher tax bracket though.

whitecrook · 30 Jun 2009 at 23:23

what can i find out more about this? I wouldn't mind a road bike for commuting if possible..

Rebel=UK= · 30 Jun 2009 at 23:24

OoOverclockaoO said:
Are you allowed to do a bike once a year?

Picked up a road bike for around £1k this year, but may get tempted to get another one if it means I can save nearly 50%!

I'm not sure if its once a year.
Did you have to take ID?

I think its a really good scheme, saving 41% !!

Rebel=UK= · 30 Jun 2009 at 23:24

whitecrook said:
what can i find out more about this? I wouldn't mind a road bike for commuting if possible..

go on cyclesheme.co.uk, that tells you all about it.

Jon33 · 1 Jul 2009 at 00:56

As a cycling instructor I know quite afew people have done this with mixed results; some have the voucher within a week others within afew weeks.

Jon33 · 1 Jul 2009 at 00:57

Chojin said:
I can't see the point in this. My work has a salary sacrifice scheme for bikes but I can only buy from one local shop, and I wouldn't own it either, would effectively be renting it. I'd personally rather find a better deal elsewhere and just buy outright. Might be a good deal if you are in a higher tax bracket though.

People I know have done it rent the bike for a year (Pay out of their monthly salary) and then buy the bike at an extremely low cost at the end of the year. (About 5% of the total cost)

Another thing to note is some smaller bike shops try to tell you that you have to buy a helmet/bikelock etc with the scheme (so that the actual bike shop makes more money) but in most cases you don't you can just get the bike.

Bill101 · 1 Jul 2009 at 10:00

Chojin said:
I can't see the point in this. My work has a salary sacrifice scheme for bikes but I can only buy from one local shop, and I wouldn't own it either, would effectively be renting it. I'd personally rather find a better deal elsewhere and just buy outright. Might be a good deal if you are in a higher tax bracket though.

They do that here BUT you have to buy the bike from Halfords!!!!!!
The council were giving away free bikes to certain post codes early in the year.

waso_dude · 1 Jul 2009 at 10:10

I've worked in the industry for about 4 years,

Vouchers can be 2/3 days to 2/3 weeks, its all about how quick your employer gets paperwork turned around.

Its a awsome scheme tbh, saving a massive amount on a new bike who can complain? anywhere from 25-50% saved! All depends on your personal circumstances, and you will never know how much it will cost you until you have done all the paper owrk and start to pay sorry to say.

ID wise, we used to only accept work ID cards, driving licence, passport. You really really need something with photo id.

The Scheme only allows you 1 bike per year. With a total cost up to 1k.

You can tho, get a 3k bike and put 1k through RideToWork/CycleScheme and pay the rest off elsewhere but you only get the saving on the first 1k.

Brownpants · 1 Jul 2009 at 10:14

waso_dude said:
The Scheme only allows you 1 bike per year. With a total cost up to 1k.

Really? I managed to get 2 bikes this year. I was ready to argue that one bike was technically 'spare parts' for the other, but i just took the voucher into the shop and said 'i want that one and this one' and got away with it.

*edit for info

Gary Fisher wahoo disc 2009 and a Trek 1.2 compact

TheDean · 1 Jul 2009 at 10:55

I'm just about to get my voucher...Thought I may as well get the full £1k seen as I'm getting 40% off everything

Ordered a Rockhopper Comp Disc and am going to grab a Camelbak, locks, Helmet and some other rubbish. Picking it up this weekend - Can't wait!

squ1bby · 1 Jul 2009 at 10:55

I am just about to do this through my work. Can anyone recommend a good bike for about £200 to £250?

waso_dude · 1 Jul 2009 at 11:42

Brownpants said:
Really? I managed to get 2 bikes this year. I was ready to argue that one bike was technically 'spare parts' for the other, but i just took the voucher into the shop and said 'i want that one and this one' and got away with it.

*edit for info

Gary Fisher wahoo disc 2009 and a Trek 1.2 compact

I havn't worked in a shop for 2 years now, back then it was 1 voucher per financial year ( april -> april) So maybe thats how yours have fallen?