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Cyclescheme VS DASH*
A modern, flexible Cyclescheme alternative
DASH is a voucher-free Cycle to Work provider and a direct alternative to Cyclescheme. Both let employees save 28% to 47% on bikes and equipment through salary sacrifice, but DASH adds monthly subscriptions, bike-share access and the UK's largest cycling catalogue. Unlike Cyclescheme, DASH requires no vouchers, no upfront employer funding and no end-of-hire fees, and launches in under 15 minutes.
~2,600 Retailers
Cyclescheme partnered retailers
Cyclescheme works with around 2,600 partnered retailers. DASH places no restrictions on where employees shop and can facilitate orders with any UK bike shop, of which there are over 3,900.
3,900+ Retailers**
DASH can facilitate any UK retailer
Leading brands are switching to DASH
Why choose DASH over Cyclescheme?
Companies switch from Cyclescheme to DASH for three reasons: a flexible, voucher-free experience for employees, far less admin and no upfront cost for employers, and bike-share access through DASH Flex. See how each one works below.
A better employee experience
DASH replaces vouchers and e-certificates with a single online store of 140,000+ products, the UK's largest cycling catalogue. Employees shop across any UK retailer, order in minutes and have gear delivered directly, rather than waiting on certificates.,
A better employer experience
Unlike Cyclescheme, DASH requires no upfront funding or finance agreements. Payroll deductions are automated, account management is handled for you, and setup takes under 15 minutes, removing the admin that traditional schemes create.
Bike-share with DASH Flex
DASH Flex opens up the fastest-growing area of cycling through salary sacrifice, giving employees access to bike-share providers such as Lime, Forest and Voi on short-term rolling contracts, so they can switch between providers as their needs change.
DASH Vs Cyclescheme Comparison Table
DASH
Cyclescheme
Flexible bike & e-bike subscriptions
Yes
No
Bike & equipment purchases
Yes
Yes
Flexible bike share (Forest, Beryl etc)
Yes
No
No vouchers required
Yes
No
Live product pricing & availability
Yes
No
Largest online bike catalogue in UK
*
Yes
No
Each product optimised for best price
Yes
No
Seamlessly order across retailers
Yes
No
Purchase through any retailer
Yes
No
No lost voucher amounts
Yes
No
No ‘end of hire’ fees
Yes
No
No funding or finance agreements required
Yes
No
Reduced employer admin burden
Yes
No
Monthly rolling contracts
Yes
No
Theft Cover included with subscription
Yes
No
Why Top Companies are Switching to DASH
Comparing employee experiences
Flexibility: DASH offers subscriptions with monthly flexibility, unlike Cyclescheme’s 6-12 month lock in.
Freedom: With DASH employees can shop as often as they like, across multiple stores. Often with Cyclescheme employees are restricted to shopping once per year, and only at one retailer.
Simple: Unlike Cyclescheme, DASH has no end-of-hire fees and there is no waiting for invoices to be paid before an employee gets their bike.
More products, more choice
More Choice: DASH has the UK’s largest cycling catalogue with savings of up to 80%.
Delivery: Skip the e-certificate wait and store visits; DASH delivers gear directly to employees.
Lime: Access bike-share providers like Lime, not available on Cyclescheme.
Retailers: DASH can facilitate shopping with any retailer in the UK, moving beyond Cyclescheme’s restricted partner list.
Speedy enrolment. Automated deductions.
Zero HR headaches.
Launch in under 15 minutes and join top companies switching to DASH.
A modern, streamlined employer experience
Automation: Replace Cyclescheme’s e-certificates with DASH's fully automated workflow.
Fewer Questions: DASH reduces employee questions by up to 82%.
Finance, made easy
Funding: Unlike Cyclescheme, DASH has no upfront payments or financing required.
Effortless Accounting: Eliminate delays with invoices so that employees get what they want, when they want it.
Find out more about how DASH can revitalise your cycle to work scheme
Have a question?
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Why is DASH better than traditional Cycle to Work schemes?
DASH has the largest cycling catalogue in the UK, with over 140,000 products, and DASH’s online store means employees get instant access to these products without the clunky vouchers used by other schemes.
Better employee experience - As the only provider to combine purchases, flexible bike/e-bike subscriptions, and bike share providers, DASH gives employees more choice when it comes to getting a bike. DASH has the largest cycling catalogue in the UK, and our online store means employees get instant access to these products without the clunky vouchers used by other schemes.
No cost - There’s no requirement for your company to fund the scheme upfront or enter into finance agreements.
Less admin - We’ve made running a cycle-to-work scheme easier than ever. Our easy-to-use platform takes just 15 minutes to set up and only 10 minutes a month to manage.
How much will DASH cost my business?
Nothing! There are no setup costs or fixed fees to use DASH. Unlike other Cycle to Work schemes there is also no requirement to pay upfront or enter into financing agreements to pay for your employees items - we take care of that for you.
Therefore whether you choose to pay upfront or monthly, pass on your tax savings to your employees or not, DASH should either run at a surplus or be completely cost neutral.
How much will my employees save with DASH?
Typically, employees can expect to save between 28% and 47% depending on their income tax band. However, if a particular item is on sale, then the total savings can be over 80%.
I already have a Cycle to Work scheme, can I still use DASH?
Absolutely - while we do everything other schemes do and more, we’re also more than happy to work alongside your existing scheme to give your employees more choice and flexibility.
How do I switch from Cyclescheme to DASH?
Switching takes around 15 minutes, with no upfront cost or finance agreement. Book a demo or complete onboarding, and our team sets up your account, configures payroll, and enrols your employees. You can replace your current scheme or run DASH alongside it. See our guide on how to switch Cycle to Work scheme provider for the full steps
*Based on our comparison of publicly listed information from major UK Cycle to Work schemes, as of March 2026. ** Number of Bicycle shops in the UK, as of February 2026.