July 1st, 2010
Saving the Country 2 Wheels at a Time
Tis the season of the bicycle! With all the great weather Britain has been having recently it is a perfect time to get on the bike.
With the Bike 2 Work scheme there are now more reasons to embrace your two wheels for healthy and environmental benefits. Through the governments Green Transport Plan, it is possible for everyone to benefit by being able to save up to 50% on brand new bicycles and cycling equipment.
There are benefits for everyone joing the Bike 2 Work scheme. As an employer you can join the scheme to make savings on employers NI contributions (up to 12%, reduce your business carbon footprint and your company will be added to the Green Achiever Business Directory. Your staff will be healthier, fitter, have more energy and your car parks will be less congested. As an employee there are the advantages of better health, becoming fitter, reducing your carbon footprint, saving money and gaining advice and help from selected bike shops.
There are many bike shops all over the country covering the scheme and willing to support everyone wanting to get on their bikes and ride! Whatever your size, ability and budget there is a bike to suit everyone.
Hundreds of thousands of workers all across the country commute to work in some way or another whether it be by their own car, car share, or public transport. By taking part in this new scheme will not only reduce everyone’s personal carbon footprint and save money but will help to reduce the overall carbon footprint of Britain.
The Bike 2 Work scheme website hosts a handy savings calculator that will estimate how much you can save using the scheme and a form to register your interest. Go now to the site to become a Green Achiever and find out more, click HERE
