Cycle to Work

[scotsguy00]

Morning.

Newbie here.

Looking to buy a bike on works cycle to work scheme.

The limit for the scheme is £1k so kinda limited to what is available on the ebike front.

My commute is approx 6 miles each way, undulating route with one quite steep hill (not sure of the gradient)

I want to get into cycling to aid my weight loss. 2 stone down, but still 23 stone.

Research took me to Woosh, but unfortunately they are on my works cycle scheme.

Any recommendations on a £1k ebike for larger men.

Thanks.

 

[Woosh]

Talk to the suppliers, practically all of them will let you use your £1,000 voucher and pay the top up yourself.

 

[scott gaza]

You could also look in to Green Commute Initiative Ltd through the cycle to work scheme without the £1000 limit.

 

[scotsguy00]

You could also look in to Green Commute Initiative Ltd through the cycle to work scheme without the £1000 limit.

I work for the NHS sonic would imagine it would be a nitemare getting them to subscribe to a new cycle to work scheme, but thanks.

 

[scotsguy00]

Talk to the suppliers, practically all of them will let you use your £1,000 voucher and pay the top up yourself.

If I had the cash I might consider it, but alas funds are tight :-(

 

[Woosh]

I work for the NHS sonic would imagine it would be a nitemare getting them to subscribe to a new cycle to work scheme, but thanks.

I know we supply bikes on C2W to NHS staff. I'll get back to you on Monday.

 

[scotsguy00]

I know we supply bikes on C2W to NHS staff. I'll get back to you on Monday.

I checked your website....you don't do cycle scheme :-(

 

[scotsguy00]

I know we supply bikes on C2W to NHS staff. I'll get back to you on Monday.

If I decide to bite the bullet and just buy a bike, would the big bear be suitable for me?

 

[Woosh]

If I decide to bite the bullet and just buy a bike, would the big bear be suitable for me?

yes, the Big Bear is good for 16st-25st riders.

 

[ohwheely19]

I work for the NHS sonic would imagine it would be a nitemare getting them to subscribe to a new cycle to work scheme, but thanks.

I believe the way GCI works is that they can invoice for the amount as a "pay as you go" option.

So it's not like they have to sign up to a scheme - they can just pay a one off transaction to GCI who then handle the rest.

Their website isn't the best but has a lot of info. Could be worth contacting them to see what they can do with the NHS: https://greencommuteinitiative.uk/employers/

Also a reasonable breakdown of the Green Commute Initiative here.

The budget it opens up is pretty huge as there's no upper limit, so definitely worth asking a few questions.

 

[jaivioxford]

wooshbikes are good

 

[Roma Invicta]

Agree, wooshbikes are decent choice

 

[scotsguy00]

Phoned to order my bike this morning.

Alas they may have been too busy to process it today for delivery tomorrow.

No one home the rest of the week so I guess I will have to wait until next week.

 

[scotsguy00]

Call this morning. Issues with the courier, so am getting the bike delivered on Saturday. At least I will have all day Sunday to set it up and try it out before the commute on Monday morning.