cycle 2 work scheme do I have to buy a bike

[Angry Blonde]

do I have to buy a bike or can I just spend the grand on accessories? or should I get a road bike for commuting to work.......or a hybrid.....but ive allready got a good mtb.......arrrrggh what to do, what to do

 

[vickster]

Look at the T&CS of your c2w provider. If you have to pay full whack for the accessories using c2w, I'd just pay cash and shop around. If you want to use c2w, use it for a bike for commuting. A grand is a lot to pay for stuff in one go

 

[Angry Blonde]

garmin edge 810 is deffo on the cards, I fancy a road bike for a change....... but I get the feeling it wont get used

 

[Angry Blonde]

ive allready signed up for halfords....1000 pound. get my voucher the week of 31st.... think I may get a cyclocross road bike, im doing the coast to coast in may so I could use it for that as well as commuting

 

[vickster]

Accessories you are allowed to buy are listed here...sat nav not allowed

http://www.cycle2work.info/siteemployeefaqs#a16

Cycles and cyclist's safety equipment are included. The tax exemption defines a "cycle" as "a bicycle, a tricycle or a cycle having four or more wheels, not being in any case a motor vehicle" (192(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (c52.)). An electrically assisted pedal cycle can be included under the scheme.

Cyclists' safety equipment is not defined in the legislation and a common sense approach should be taken when selecting it. This could include:

1. cycle helmets which conform to European standard EN 1078,
2. bells,
3. bulb horns,
4. lights including dynamo packs,
5. mirrors and mudguards to ensure the riders visibility is not impaired,
6. cycle clips,
7. dress guards,
8. panniers,
9. luggage carriers and straps to ensure luggage is carried safely,
10. locks and chains to ensure cycle can be safely secured,
11. pumps,
12. puncture repair kits, tool kits and tyre sealant to allow for minor repairs,
13. reflective clothing,
14. white front reflectors,
15. and spoke reflectors.
16. child seats

Current guidance from HMRC states that bike Satnavs and cycle computers are not allowed within the Cycle to Work scheme.

 

[Angry Blonde]

I paid over 100 pound for my last cycle computer last year on the scheme, Ill be passing in my wagon in the morning ill sneak in and ask

 

[vickster]

Was that also halfords? Only going on what there own website says.

 

[Angry Blonde]

yeah it was. like I say I will pop in the morra and ask. see if I can sweet talk them

 

[NorvernRob]

It depends on the store and who serves you I think - someone I work with got his 8 year old son a bike from Halfords with his C2W voucher.

 

[Angry Blonde]

They said no bother....... as long as its anything todo with cycling

 

[oliglynn]

buy and then subsequently sell the cheapest bike your money can get. Then the rest is for accessories!

 

[fossyant]

Shame you didn't do it through the LBS as they usually let you mix and match.

 

[Dayvo]

Not only do you have to buy a bike, you also have to cycle to work!

 

[Angry Blonde]

I got it through halfords....as I did my last bike and I carnt fault them one bit..... everyone ive seen slates halfords but ive had nowt but good service from tbem

 

[User16625]

I got it through halfords....as I did my last bike and I carnt fault them one bit..... everyone ive seen slates halfords but ive had nowt but good service from tbem

Exception to the rule. Ime even things like footpumps have proven useless when purchased from a halford.