Cycle to Work Scheme

In line with our University’s commitment to environmental issues, this scheme allows staff to loan a bicycle and safety equipment as a tax-free benefit.

Cycling can benefit health and fitness by contributing to the governments' guidelines to exercise for 30 minutes a day, most days of the week. In addition, travelling by bicycle is a quick and cheap mode of transport in urban areas which is also good for the environment, improves air quality and eases traffic congestion.

In partnership with the Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative, we offer an opportunity to hire a bicycle and accessories through a salary "reduction" system. This scheme allows you to make payments from your gross salary, thus making a saving by paying reduced income tax and national insurance contributions. You can hire up to £1000 worth of bicycle equipment as long as it is used to cycle to work 50% of the time. The bicycle can also be used to travel between campuses.

The hire period is 18 months, at the end of which you will normally have the option to purchase the bicycle and accessories at a fair market value. The scheme is offered on a rolling basis which means you can join at any time.