Cyclescheme - The NHS cycle to work scheme that delivers more for your workforce 

Support your staff with a benefit that makes a difference

The NHS cycle to work scheme from Cyclescheme gives you a smarter way to support staff wellbeing, reduce costs, and move closer to sustainability goals. From everyday commuting to long-term lifestyle change, it’s a benefit your people will actually use. Your employees can save up to 47% on bikes and accessories through a simple, accessible scheme designed with NHS staff in mind. Better yet, employers can set up an NHS scheme for free - and if you’re an employer, you can discover how much you can save today.

Everything you need to launch and manage a cycle to work scheme NHS teams will value

Cyclescheme makes it easy to introduce and scale a cycle scheme NHS organisations can rely on, without adding complexity to your workload:

• Simple to set up, easy to run: Whether you're launching a new cycle to work NHS scheme or improving an existing offer, our platform supports you from setup through to employee adoption. With minimal admin and full guidance, you can roll out the scheme quickly and confidently.
• A seamless experience for employees: For those asking ‘how do I apply for the NHS cycle to work scheme,’ Cyclescheme provides a clear, guided journey from application to approval and bike collection. It’s designed to remove barriers and encourage uptake across all staff groups.
• Built for NHS structures: We understand shift patterns, multi-site operations, and complex payroll systems. That’s why our cycle to work scheme NHS solution integrates smoothly with existing HR and payroll processes, ensuring consistency across your organisation.

One scheme, thousands of choices

With over 2,600 retail partners, our NHS cycle scheme gives employees access to one of the UK’s widest ranges of bikes and accessories. From independent bike shops to major retailers and online brands, your workforce can choose what suits their lifestyle, location, and commuting needs.

Because an NHS cycle to work scheme supports a wide range of needs like this, it helps you deliver an employee benefit that feels relevant and inclusive. But don’t just take our word for it.

Here’s what Mark Craske, Travel Manager at NHS Forth Valley has to say:

Find out what more Cyclescheme users have to say here 

Go beyond commuting with long-term engagement

A successful NHS cycle scheme isn’t just about getting a bike, it’s about building lasting habits.

Through initiatives like the Cyclescheme Strava Club, employees can stay motivated, connect with colleagues, and maintain healthier routines long after they’ve joined the scheme.

The business case for NHS organisations

Deliver more than a benefit with a cycle to work scheme NHS trusts are increasingly adopting to support workforce strategy:

• Support staff wellbeing and reduce absence: Encouraging active travel through the NHS cycle scheme promotes physical and mental health, helping reduce sickness absence and improve resilience.
• Strengthen recruitment and retention: A meaningful benefits package matters. The cycle to work NHS scheme helps attract and retain talent with a practical, everyday benefit employees value.
• Deliver on Net Zero goals: Cycling reduces carbon emissions and eases pressure on parking and infrastructure, supporting NHS sustainability targets.
• Cost-neutral and easy to implement: The scheme operates via salary sacrifice, meaning no upfront cost to your organisation. With minimal admin, it’s easy to scale across departments and locations.
• Inclusive and accessible: With broad retailer choice and flexible options, our NHS cycle scheme can support a diverse workforce with varying commuting needs.
• See the savings in action: Use our calculator to show how much employees can save, and how your organisation can deliver a high-impact, low-cost benefit with the NHS cycle to work scheme.

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