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Cyclists in London plus Telegraph Cycle to Work headline

Telegraph claims “rich, Lycra-clad cyclists tearing through red lights” are riding “hugely expensive” bikes paid for by taxpayer in “nasty” tirade against Cycle to Work scheme

The newspaper’s head of money – in what he claimed “isn’t an anti-cyclist article” – argued that Cycle to Work is being “abused” by “middle-aged men in Lycra earning six figures” to buy “fancy new toys”

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Cyclists at traffic lights, London © Simon MacMichael

“A second-hand bike costs the same as two tanks of fuel”: Cyclists react to “joke” survey which found that almost half of Brits believe they can’t afford to buy a bike

The study, carried out by the parent company of Cycle to Work provider Cyclescheme, found that 49 per cent of respondents said they don’t have the funds to purchase a bike, with a quarter claiming that it would take six months to save up for one

Cyclists in London (image: Tomek Baginski on Unsplash)

Almost half of British people can’t afford to buy a bike – and a quarter say it would take at least six months to save for one, new research for Cycle to Work Day finds

Other barriers to cycling to work, the study by Cyclescheme suggests, include the cost of accessories, lack of fitness, accessibility, and people feeling like they don’t “fit the bill” of a cyclist – but the number of people commuting by bike has grown

“Cycle to work schemes are sucking the lifeblood out of cycle shops”: Bike shops tell Parliamentary Committee of “need for urgent systemic change” to Cycle to Work scheme

The Association of Cycle Traders was joined by figures from Balfe's Bikes and JE James to meet with MPs, two months on from Cycle to Work provider Cyclescheme preventing retailers from charging additional fees on bikes purchased under the scheme

Cyclists at traffic lights (©Toby Jacobs)

Cycling retailers demand changes to “flawed” Cycle to Work scheme that puts “business profits well ahead of cycling development”

The Association of Cycle Traders says Cyclescheme’s recent decision to prevent retailers from charging additional fees on bikes purchased under the scheme was “the straw that broke the camel’s back”

“Would they like the shirt off my back as well?” Bike shop owners fume as Cycle to Work scheme stops retailers charging additional fees

Cyclescheme says removing “unexpected charges” will create “a more positive and fair experience” for customers, but some bike shop owners claim the change will see them lose money on Cycle to Work sales

New Cycle to Work ‘Flexi Voucher’ founder claims to offer “better experience for cyclists”… but existing provider says it “mimics” its own scheme and is not the “real thing”

The new scheme allows customers to spread their purchases over a year at different shops, and accused “legacy” providers such as Cyclescheme and Halfords of “profiting whilst damaging independent retailers”

How to save money on a bike with a Cycle to Work scheme

Getting a tax-free bike is easier than you think – here's how you can save cash while staying healthy

Cycle to work scheme provider claims it was ‘dropped’ by Canyon and blasts new Cyclescheme partnership

Canyon said it was 'surprised' by the hostile reaction from Green Commute initiative

Canyon partners with Cyclescheme for up to 39% savings and no upfront costs

The full range of Canyon bikes will be available to commuters at reduced costs thanks to a partnership with the cycle to work provider