Resources

Employers today are increasingly aware of issues affecting the health of their staff and pressures to meet social and environmental expectations.  However, many are unaware of the extent to which an involvement in meeting these commitments will benefit their organisation.

Government, local authorities and health boards cannot make changes unless individuals play their part.  Employers are uniquely placed to influence the behaviour of employees and can be more effective than any other body as they can react to local circumstances and make effective changes at this level.

Useful resources, guidance documents and best practice examples to help you through the award process are grouped under the Infrastructure, Incentives and Promotion headings.

Infrastructure

Workplace Cycle Parking Guidance
How to Produce Active Travel Directions 

Support for Infrastructure is often available through your local Regional Transport Partnership (RTP) - follow the link for contact details. 

Incentives
Transport for London Pool Bikes for Business Guidance

Specific pool bicycle insurance providers 
Example of Cycle Friendly Employer Pool Bike scheme, University of Edinburgh

Cycle to Work Factsheet

Inland Revenue guidance on implementation of ‘Cycle to Work’ schemes 
Warrington Borough Council Example of Pool Bike Scheme

Promotion
There are a number of events to get people involved in cycling such as Bike Week.  Events are run all over the UK, including Bike to Work.
Pedal for Scotland is Scotland’s largest mass participation charity event from Glasgow to Edinburgh and is a popular event for workplace teams.
Cycling Scotland offer a range of instructor training courses, details of which can be found in the Workforce Development section of the website.
A commuter module is available from Cycling Scotland to cater for those who wish to cycle to work.  The course gives basic advice on bikes, routes and the practical logistics of arriving at work ready for the day ahead.

Useful websites

Why Cycle is a website which offers impartial advice for potential and new cyclists
http://www.whycycle.co.uk/why.htm

A website operated by Life Cycle UK which has some useful hints and tips for getting started http://www.cyclefriendlyemployers.org.uk/index.php

If you have any examples of best practice in relation to promoting cycling to work or have a question visit the Cycling Scotland forum.

The Cycle Friendly Employer Award contributes to the attainment of the Healthy Working Lives Award www.healthyworkinglives.com

Free travel plans are available from the Energy Saving Trust in Scotland for organisations with a minimum of 50 employees http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/