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Ride-to-Work VS DASH*
A VOUCHER-FREE ALTERNATIVE TO EVANS RIDE-To-WORK
DASH is a Cycle to Work provider and a direct alternative to Evans Cycles' Ride-to-Work. Both let employees save 28%–47% on bikes and equipment through salary sacrifice, but DASH replaces single-retailer certificates with an online store of 140,000+ products across any UK retailer, adds monthly subscriptions and bike-share access, and has no £100 minimum order. There are no vouchers, no upfront employer funding, and setup takes under 15 minutes.
~100 Retailers
Evans Cycles partnered retailers
Evans Ride to Work works with around 100 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 Evans Ride-to-Work?
Companies switch from Ride-to-Work to DASH for three reasons: a flexible, voucher-free experience that isn't limited to one retailer's stock; no upfront funding, so employees aren't left waiting weeks for their certificate; and bike-share access through DASH Flex. Here's how each one works.
A better employee experience
DASH replaces Letters of Collection 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, instead of taking a voucher to one shop and spending it in a single go.
No upfront funding, no waiting weeks
Ride-to-Work requires companies to fund employee purchases upfront, and Evans won't release certificates until it has received the funds, creating delays of potentially weeks before an employee can complete their order. Employees can't reserve stock while they wait. DASH needs no upfront employer funding, so employees order instantly, and setup takes under 15 minutes.
Bike-share with DASH Flex
Ride-to-Work offers purchases only, so no subscriptions or bike share. DASH Flex opens up salary sacrifice access to bike share providers such as Lime, Forest and Voi on short-term rolling contracts, so employees can switch as their needs change.
DASH Vs Evans Ride-to-Work Comparison Table
DASH
Cyclescheme
Voucher-free (no certificates)
Yes
No
Bike & equipment purchases
Yes
Yes
Flexible bike & e-bike subscriptions
Yes
No
Flexible bike share (Forest, Beryl etc)
Yes
No
Purchase through any UK retailer
Yes
No
Seamlessly order across retailers
Yes
No
Order more than once a year
Yes
No
Largest online bike catalogue in UK
*
Yes
No
No minimum order value (£100 at Evans)
Yes
No
Order without waiting on employer funds
Yes
No
Live product pricing & availability
Yes
Yes
No upfront employer funding required
Yes
No
Reduced employer admin burden
Yes
No
No ‘end of hire’ fees
Yes
Yes
Monthly rolling contracts
Yes
No
Theft Cover included with subscription
Yes
No
Evans Cycles (Ride-to-Work) operates as both a scheme provider and a bicycle retailer, and the scheme caters exclusively to Evans. Employees are limited to the Evans range, face a £100 minimum transaction value, and cannot reserve stock while waiting for their certificate, against DASH's 140,000+ products across any UK retailer with instant online ordering.
Why Top Companies are Switching to DASH
Comparing employee experiences
Flexibility: DASH offers subscriptions with monthly flexibility, unlike Ride-to-Work's purchase-only voucher model.
Freedom: With DASH, employees shop as often as they like across multiple stores. Ride-to-Work employees can only buy products stocked by Evans Cycles and are usually limited to once a year.
No minimum spend: DASH has no minimum order value. Ride-to-Work sets a £100 minimum transaction, ruling out smaller accessory orders.
Freedom, flexibility and no single-retailer limits
Speed: DASH orders go through instantly. Evans won't release a certificate until employer funds arrive, a wait of potentially weeks, and employees can't reserve stock in the meantime.
Lime & more: Access bike-share providers like Lime, not available on Ride-to-Work.
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 Ride-to-Work's certificate workflow with DASH's fully automated payroll deductions.
Fewer Questions: A shopping-style experience means fewer employee queries reaching HR, and no employees chasing certificates held up by funding.
Less admin. No upfront funding.
Funding: Unlike Ride-to-Work, which requires you to fund employee orders upfront before certificates are released, DASH needs no upfront payment or financing.
Effortless Accounting: No waiting on invoices before an employee gets their bike.
Speedy enrolment. Automated deductions. Zero HR headaches. Launch in under 15 minutes.
Find out more about how DASH can revitalise your cycle to work scheme
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What is the difference between DASH and Evans Ride-to-Work?
The main difference is that DASH is voucher-free and open to any UK retailer, while Ride-to-Work is a voucher scheme catering exclusively to Evans Cycles. With Evans, employees can only buy products Evans stocks, must spend at least £100, and wait for their certificate to be released once their employer has paid. With DASH, employees shop online across any UK retailer, order more than once a year, and can also use bike subscriptions and bike-share providers such as Lime and Forest, none of which Ride-to-Work offers.
Why is DASH better than Evans Ride-to-Work?
DASH combines bike and accessory purchases, flexible bike and e-bike subscriptions, and bike-share providers on a single online platform, whereas Ride-to-Work offers purchases only, and only from Evans. DASH has the UK's largest cycling catalogue (140,000+ products), no £100 minimum order, and requires no vouchers and no upfront employer funding, so employees aren't left waiting weeks for a certificate.
Why do Ride-to-Work orders take weeks?
Evans requires companies to fund employee purchases upfront and won't release certificates until it has received the funds. That can mean delays of weeks before an employee can complete their order, and employees can't reserve stock while they wait. DASH removes this step entirely, as employees simply shop online and check out.
How much will DASH cost my business?
Nothing. There are no setup costs or fixed fees, and no requirement to pay upfront or enter financing to cover employee orders, DASH takes care of that. Whether you pay upfront or monthly, and whether or not you pass on employer NI savings, DASH should run at a surplus or be completely cost neutral.
How much will my employees save with DASH?
Typically between 28% and 47%, depending on their income tax band. If an item is on sale, total savings can exceed 80%. And unlike Ride-to-Work, there's no £100 minimum, so those savings apply to orders of any size.
How do I switch from Ride-to-Work 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 employees. You can replace your current scheme or run DASH alongside it.
I already have a Cycle to Work scheme, can I still use DASH?
Yes. DASH does everything other schemes do and more, and is happy to run alongside your existing provider to give employees more choice and flexibility.
*Comparison based on publicly listed information from major UK Cycle to Work schemes.
**Evans Cycles retailer network based on publicly available information (50+ Evans Cycles stores and a network of roughly 30 retail partners).
Savings of 28%–47% depend on the employee's income tax band and savings over 80% apply to discounted items. The £100 figure refers to the minimum transaction value on the Evans Ride-to-Work scheme. Figures should be reviewed against current provider terms before publication.
**Evans Cycles retailer network based on publicly available information (50+ Evans Cycles stores and a network of roughly 30 retail partners).
Savings of 28%–47% depend on the employee's income tax band and savings over 80% apply to discounted items. The £100 figure refers to the minimum transaction value on the Evans Ride-to-Work scheme. Figures should be reviewed against current provider terms before publication.