Healthier, more productive and environmentally friendly by bike to work
Cycling to work: good for your employees, good for your business
“Cycling to and from work is relaxing. It helps me clear my head.” That’s according to an employability coach at ZekerArbo bought an electric bike through her employer a year ago. Since then, she’s been riding her e-bike every day, sometimes even for meetings on the go. “An electric bike is ideal. It’s like an eco-friendly, healthy city car.”
Zeker sorted in a snap. And May 21 was Bike to Work Day, a great opportunity to promote cycling among your team.
Why participate as an employer?
At ZekerArbo , we ZekerArbo “Cycle to Work Day” a “wellness moment.” These are opportunities to bring up the topic of staying fit and healthy at work within your company. Our SME FiT calendar features dates like these throughout the year—from World Health Day to national fitness campaigns.
The calendar helps you keep your team’s health in mind, even during busy periods. Put it on your desk, share it with your employees—that way, everyone knows what’s coming up.
Download the SME FiT calendar here
Less Sickness Absence, More Energy
Employees who cycle regularly are less likely to get sick. Research by TNO shows that employees who cycle take more than one day less sick leave per year than their colleagues who do not. The more often they cycle and the longer the distance, the healthier they are.
Cycling is also good for the mind. It stimulates the production of endorphins and serotonin—substances that contribute to a positive mood and improved concentration. Fitter, more productive, fewer absences. hassle-free.
Can my employee actually ride a bike to work?
More often than you might think. The National Travel Survey (2023) shows that the number of bike trips to work increased by more than 2 million per workweek in 2022. Four out of ten trips of up to 7.5 kilometers are already made by bike.
For distances up to 15 kilometers, an (electric) bicycle is perfectly feasible. Further away? Then a speed pedelec can be the solution, reaching speeds of up to 45 km/h. And for employees who need to transport tools or equipment: there are also electric cargo bikes.
How do you handle the financial side of things?
The tax-free mileage allowance of 21 cents per kilometer applies not only to cars but also to bicycles. This means you can reward your employees tax-free for every kilometer they cycle to and from work.
In addition, there are cost-effective schemes for purchasing a bicycle or e-bike, either fully or partially through the employer. sorted in a snap.
Make it a special moment
Cycle to Work Day isn’t just a day for cycling—it’s an opportunity to start a conversation. Tell your team about the benefits, explain the incentives you offer, and head out together.
Make it fun: offer breakfast to those who bike in, run a small giveaway, or have a mobile bike mechanic on hand to lubricate chains and perform minor repairs. Need more ideas? Check out the official website for Bike to Work Day.
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