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I have covered about 800 miles since September!
I used to cycle to work on a very cheap, very heavy, 10 year old mountain bike that I bought as a poor student at university. When I saw the Cyclescheme I saw a chance to upgrade to a better bike and start cycling to work more regularly. Now 6 months after starting the scheme I cycle on average 4 times a week and have covered about 800 miles since September! Not only am I fitter but I feel that I am doing my bit for the environment. I am fully behind the scheme and hope others have similar success stories.
Ben Wallace
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Get a bike for work the easy way
Welcome to Cyclescheme, the Republic of Ireland’s number one provider of tax free bikes for work through independent bike shops. We are very pleased to help you with information on one of the best government tax breaks so far. Our frequently asked questions should cover most queries on the general running of the scheme, and you can use our partner finder to see where your nearest participating shops are.
How it works
- Click here to see a short video about Cyclescheme
- You visit one of over 180 participating bike shops to select the bike and equipment that you want. Enter your town (or nearest town) in the box on the right to find your nearest partner stores. You will be given a paper quote, and you can use Cyclescheme's online tool to apply for your chosen package by entering the details online and requesting a secure voucher.
- Once you have requested a secure voucher, your employer confirms eligibility and approves the request. Cyclescheme will send them an invoice for the bike package, and a hire agreement is sent to you to sign. As soon as the bike is paid for, the secure voucher is sent to you.
- Your hire payments are deducted from your gross monthly salary. At the end of the five year period the bike will become yours.
- You contact your chosen bike shop to arrange collection. You'll be asked for photographic ID when collecting the bike and equipment.
Help your employer help you!
A cycle to work scheme is a great incentive for employees, and companies can save money too - every bike processed through the scheme means an employer's PRSI saving. Everybody wins, and it's time to let your employer know!We have a full information pack to give to your employer when they contact us on your behalf, which will tell them all about how the scheme operates. They can even download it from this site. The good news: once your employer is on board we help them administer the scheme and you should be on two shiny new wheels before you can say “where are my cycle clips?”.
Your employer has to be willing to run the scheme before you can get your bike. This is because the scheme can only run through what is known as a salary sacrifice, where you agree to temporarily reduce your wages to pay for the hire of goods – in this case a bike and equipment. The scheme is available to Republic of Ireland tax payers who pay PRSI. Please note that the self-employed cannot take part in the scheme.
How much could I save?
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Our calculator can show you the big savings you could make through Cyclescheme.
Savings displayed here are for illustration only, your actual savings will vary depending on your circumstances.