Cyclescheme, part of BHN Extras, is pleased to welcome Halfords to its growing network of UK retailers, giving more consumers across the UK easier access to affordable cycling through the Cycle to Work scheme.
Cyclescheme and Halfords have officially partnered to enable Cyclescheme participants to purchase bikes and accessories from Halfords stores nationwide, making it even easier for employees to access cycling through salary sacrifice savings.
As a leading Cycle to Work provider, for over 20 years, Cyclescheme has continued to invest in delivering a best-in-class experience for employees, employers, and retailers—ensuring consumers benefit from the widest possible choice of independent, online, and high street cycling retailers.
With 373 Halfords retail stores across the UK, the partnership significantly expands access to cycling products and services for employees, offering convenience, flexibility, and choice of over 3,000 cycling brands,wherever they are based.
The collaboration supports a shared ambition to make cycling more affordable, accessible and approachable for more people, helping remove barriers to cycling and encouraging more employees to choose bikes and e-bikes for commuting.
Jess Frame, Managing Director of Retail at Halfords, said: “At Halfords, our mission is to make it easier and more affordable for more people to enjoy cycling. This partnership with Cyclescheme gives employees greater choice and convenience, with access to Halfords stores nationwide, expert advice and a broad range of bikes, e-bikes and accessories.
“Together, we can help remove barriers to cycling and support more people in making healthier, more sustainable travel choices.”
Adrian Warren, Senior Director, BHN said: “At Cyclescheme, our goal has always been to get more people cycling and experience the physical, mental, and financial benefits it brings. Bringing Halfords into our retailer network expands choice and accessibility for employees, making it easier for workforces across the UK to access bikes and accessories through the Cycle to Work scheme.
“This partnership is also an important step in continuing to build a strong and thriving retail network that supports the wider cycling industry. By working collaboratively with retailers of all sizes, we can help remove barriers to cycling, give consumers greater flexibility and convenience, and continue growing the UK cycling community together.”
Cyclescheme, a leading Cycle To Work provider, is an employee benefit that saves employees up to 47% on a bike and accessories. Employees pay nothing upfront and the payments are taken tax efficiently salary by their employer.
Cyclescheme also offers IntoCyclescheme, an accessible entry point to cycling for employees unable to participate in traditional salary sacrifice arrangements due to National Minimum Wage or Living Wage requirements, enabling all employees to benefit from affordable bike and accessories through 0% interest and spread-cost payments.
Halfords will be onboarded and available as a Cyclescheme retailer later this month.
