With vastly different offerings, not all Cycle to Work schemes are created equal. The provider you choose will impact both employee experience and administrative workload. Selecting the wrong provider can limit product choice, reduce scheme uptake and create unnecessary admin burden. Below are key factors to consider when making your decision.

What makes a great Cycle to Work scheme?

• User Experience. The smoother the process, the fewer questions your HR team will field and the more employees will participate. Look for schemes with intuitive platforms that make enrollment and ordering straightforward.
• Choice. Every employee has unique cycling needs and the more products on offer, the better. 
• Product variety. The Cycle to Work scheme can help employees get cycling in more ways than one. Schemes offering flexible e-bike subscriptions and bike share options alongside traditional purchases cater to a wider range of needs and cycling styles.
• Flexibility. The best schemes let employees order whenever they need to, not just once a year. Look for providers that don't impose arbitrary ordering limits.
• Freedom. Some voucher schemes restrict employees to spend their entire allocation at one retailer in a single transaction, preventing them from shopping around or splitting purchases across multiple providers.
• Speed: Voucher schemes can involve delays of weeks or even months, leading to frustrated employees chasing their HR team because their items are about to go out of stock.
• Funding. Some providers will fund the scheme on your behalf, removing the drain on your working capital.

DASH

DASH is a modern Cycle to Work scheme that offers employees unmatched choice and flexibility. Its state-of-the-art Cycle to Work platform delivers an experience that both employers and employees love. For employers, DASH streamlines scheme admin by up to 80% and requires no upfront funding.

Cyclescheme 

Cyclescheme is a long-standing Cycle to Work provider and member of the Cycle to Work alliance. The scheme does still rely on certificates, which come with certain drawbacks, but they do boast a network of over 2,600 partners, meaning that compared to certificate or voucher-based schemes, they offer considerable choice.

‍

‍