Employee FAQ's
What’s in it for me?
You can get a new bike and / or cycling safety accessories and save Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions by having the retail price removed from your gross salary before deductions. You can spread the cost over 12 or 18 months. Find out more here
You can get a new bike and / or cycling safety accessories and save Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions by having the retail price removed from your gross salary before deductions. You can spread the cost over 12 or 18 months. Find out more here
Who does the equipment belong to?
It belongs to your employer for the period of the salary sacrifice hire agreement. At the end of this period, your employer may transfer title of the goods or extend the hire agreement for a longer period. Check with your employer to confirm their transfer of ownership policy.
It belongs to your employer for the period of the salary sacrifice hire agreement. At the end of this period, your employer may transfer title of the goods or extend the hire agreement for a longer period. Check with your employer to confirm their transfer of ownership policy.
What does “salary sacrifice” mean?
Salary sacrifice means giving up part of your salary in exchange for a benefit, in this case the hire of a bicycle and / or cycling safety accessories from your employer. Salary sacrifice cannot be used if your monthly payments take your remaining salary to below the National Minimum Wage.
You are only allowed to have one Ride2Work salary sacrifice in place at any time, but you can join the scheme again once this has been completed. Check with your employer.
Salary sacrifice means giving up part of your salary in exchange for a benefit, in this case the hire of a bicycle and / or cycling safety accessories from your employer. Salary sacrifice cannot be used if your monthly payments take your remaining salary to below the National Minimum Wage.
You are only allowed to have one Ride2Work salary sacrifice in place at any time, but you can join the scheme again once this has been completed. Check with your employer.
Do I need a certificate for the retail cost, or the cost after the savings?
Your Ride2Work certificate is for the total retail cost of your equipment, before any tax savings.
Your Ride2Work certificate is for the total retail cost of your equipment, before any tax savings.
What cycling equipment can I get?
Through Ride2Work you can hire a wide range of bikes and / or cycling safety accessories. Your new equipment must be used for commuting, and therefore suitable for this purpose.
Through Ride2Work you can hire a wide range of bikes and / or cycling safety accessories. Your new equipment must be used for commuting, and therefore suitable for this purpose.
What types of bikes can I get?
Any make or model of adult bike, including:
• Road
• MTB
• Hybrid / Urban
• Folding
• Cyclo-cross
• Singlespeed / Fixed wheel
• Electric
• Touring
• Tricycle
• Road
• MTB
• Hybrid / Urban
• Folding
• Cyclo-cross
• Singlespeed / Fixed wheel
• Electric
• Touring
• Tricycle
Can I use the bike for leisure riding as well as commuting?
Yes.
Yes.
Can I buy cycling safety accessories only, without getting a bike?
Yes.
Yes.
What accessories can I include?
You can include most safety accessories under the scheme for example:
• Cycle helmets
• Lights
• Locks
• Reflective and hi-viz clothing and accessories
• Shoes and pedals
• Panniers, luggage carriers
• Mudguards
• Mirrors, bells, horns
• Pumps, puncture repair kits, cycle tool kits and tyre sealant
• Basic cycle tools and toolkits
• Child seats
• Cycle helmets
• Lights
• Locks
• Reflective and hi-viz clothing and accessories
• Shoes and pedals
• Panniers, luggage carriers
• Mudguards
• Mirrors, bells, horns
• Pumps, puncture repair kits, cycle tool kits and tyre sealant
• Basic cycle tools and toolkits
• Child seats
You cannot purchase non-essential items such as:
• Downhill helmets
• Energy food
• Car racks
• Child trailers / tag-a-longs
• Computers, GPS units, heart rate monitors
• Individual components such as wheels, brakes, saddles, chains, handlebars etc
• Downhill helmets
• Energy food
• Car racks
• Child trailers / tag-a-longs
• Computers, GPS units, heart rate monitors
• Individual components such as wheels, brakes, saddles, chains, handlebars etc
Are there minimum and maximum limits I can spend?
The minimum is £100 and the maximum is £1000. Check with your employer.
The minimum is £100 and the maximum is £1000. Check with your employer.
Can I buy equipment which is on sale, special offer or using Price Match?
Yes. Meaning even better savings for you!
Yes. Meaning even better savings for you!
How can I order and collect my equipment?
You can order your equipment at any Evans Cycles store, online or via our telephone contact centre. You can collect your equipment from any Evans Cycles store using our Click and Collect service or arrange for free delivery to your work or home address.
You can order your equipment at any Evans Cycles store, online or via our telephone contact centre. You can collect your equipment from any Evans Cycles store using our Click and Collect service or arrange for free delivery to your work or home address.
Can I change the amount I wish to spend?
If you have not yet redeemed your Ride2Work certificate and if your salary sacrifice deductions have not yet commenced you may be able to change the amount you wish to spend. You will need to approve this with your employer. If you spend less than the value of your equipment the full amount will still be deducted from your salary sacrifice.
If you have not yet redeemed your Ride2Work certificate and if your salary sacrifice deductions have not yet commenced you may be able to change the amount you wish to spend. You will need to approve this with your employer. If you spend less than the value of your equipment the full amount will still be deducted from your salary sacrifice.
Can I use my certificate to buy equipment for somebody else?
No. The certificate is not transferable to friends, family, other employees or anybody else.
No. The certificate is not transferable to friends, family, other employees or anybody else.
What happens if the bike is stolen?
If the bike is stolen you may be liable to continue to pay the monthly hire fees, however if you have insurance to replace the bike you can continue to take advantage of the benefit. Check with your scheme administrator. We recommend getting the bike insured and offer great value cycle insurance here
If the bike is stolen you may be liable to continue to pay the monthly hire fees, however if you have insurance to replace the bike you can continue to take advantage of the benefit. Check with your scheme administrator. We recommend getting the bike insured and offer great value cycle insurance here
Who is responsible for maintaining the bike?
It is the employee’s responsibility to maintain the bike. Evans Cycles offers a free bike safety check after 6 weeks and all stores operate a full workshop service
It is the employee’s responsibility to maintain the bike. Evans Cycles offers a free bike safety check after 6 weeks and all stores operate a full workshop service
When do I start paying?
Your monthly salary sacrifice will normally begin in the next pay period after you have joined Ride2Work and signed your hire agreement. Check with your employer.
Your monthly salary sacrifice will normally begin in the next pay period after you have joined Ride2Work and signed your hire agreement. Check with your employer.
Can I pay off the balance early or pay over a shorter time?
No. The commitment will run for 12 or 18 months depending on the agreement you have with your employer.
No. The commitment will run for 12 or 18 months depending on the agreement you have with your employer.
What happens if I’m off work?
If you take maternity leave, unpaid leave, holiday or sick leave that takes your monthly salary to below the amount of your salary sacrifice, your employer will suspend your payments until you are earning again. Check with your employer.
If you take maternity leave, unpaid leave, holiday or sick leave that takes your monthly salary to below the amount of your salary sacrifice, your employer will suspend your payments until you are earning again. Check with your employer.
Can I take part in Ride2Work more than once?
Unless your employer says otherwise you can join the Ride2Work scheme again, after your salary sacrifice has been completed. Generally your salary sacrifice will be for 12 months, but could be up to 18 months, and once this has finished you can take part in the Ride2Work scheme again. Some employers have specific rules regarding how often you join the scheme so check with them if you are not sure.
Unless your employer says otherwise you can join the Ride2Work scheme again, after your salary sacrifice has been completed. Generally your salary sacrifice will be for 12 months, but could be up to 18 months, and once this has finished you can take part in the Ride2Work scheme again. Some employers have specific rules regarding how often you join the scheme so check with them if you are not sure.
