Cycle to Work Day

Learn how employers can use Cycle to Work Day to promote the benefits of active travel and find resources to encourage employees to use a bike to get to work.

The value of supporting Cycle to Work Day at work

Cycle to Work Day encourages people to include cycling in their work commutes. As an employer, you can use the day to promote active travel and sustainable commuting.

Here are some benefits of promoting cycling to work:

• Improve physical fitness and mental wellbeing of employees
• Increase employee energy levels, focus and productivity
• Demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and environmental actions

Get your workplace involved in Cycle to Work Day

Here are some ways you can take part in Cycle to Work Day:

Engage your team

Ask employees how they commute to the workplace and encourage cycling as an option.

Highlight the health and environmental benefits of cycling to work.

Promote green travel options

Let employees know about the Cycle to Work scheme which can make cycling more accessible.

Share the National Cycle Network with employees so they can find paths and routes for walking, wheeling and cycling.

Encourage employees who are regular cyclists to become champions at work. Share their stories to inspire others.

Set up a workplace cycle challenge

Hold friendly competitions and events that promote cycling as a fun and healthy activity.

Recognise and reward involvement to encourage others to take part.

Host a workshop

You could set up sessions for employees covering bike safety, maintenance and local routes.

Encourage employees to take part and ask any questions they may have. Doing this may encourage employees who are less confident riding a bike to give it a go.

Active workplaces

There are things you can do throughout the year to encourage employees to be active.

Encourage healthy workplace habits

• Promote small, active habits like employees taking the stairs or parking further away from their base, if they must use their cars
• Offer support to help staff stay active both in and out of work
• Most importantly, make it fun—an enjoyable approach will boost participation and enthusiasm

Find out more about active workplaces.

Find out more

To find out how your workplace can get involved in Cycle to Work Day and access resources you can use, visit the Cycle Scheme website.

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