Cycling

Bikes for staff

Bikes for staff allows employees to take advantage of the government’s tax free ‘cycle to work’ initiative. This allows for you to be provided with a bike of your choice from your employer through easy monthly payroll reductions while saving up to 47% on the cost.

Through this method, you do not have to pay income tax, national insurance and NHS pension contributions on the value of the bicycle.

Access employee benefits

Bicycle lockers and compound

We have bicycle lockers to use (with £25 full refundable deposit required) and a cycle compound which is free to use.

Any employee who has a bicycle locker or uses the compound on a regular basis may apply for the following:

Winter cyclist parking scheme – this entitles you to one free booklet of parking permits to use during December, January and February. These permits are for use in non-barrier staff car parks or Prissick only.
Cyclist parking scheme – this entitles you to purchase a maximum of two booklets of parking permits to use throughout the year. These permits are for use in non-barrier staff car parks or Prissick only.

Application forms for these schemes can be accessed by searching ‘cycling’ on the staff intranet.

Staff cycle group event

Do you have a bike. . . but want to build your confidence using it?

Join us at the Middlesbrough Sports Village bike circuit every Thursday at 5.30pm for a fun and supportive bike ride.

Our ride will take place on the track, allowing you to focus on your cycling skills without worrying about traffic or road hazards.

All levels of cyclists are welcome, from complete beginners to more experienced riders looking to brush up on their skills.

*Due to the policies on safety from Middlesbrough Council, a cycle
helmet must be worn*

If interested in joining us, please drop an email to [email protected] and [email protected].

Tees Valley Sustrans Services

The Tees Valley Sustrans Walking and Cycling Hub aims to promote and develop walking and cycling routes, events, and projects across the Tees Valley region in northeast England. The hub works to create a network of safe, accessible, and enjoyable walking and cycling routes that connect local communities, promote health and well-being, and support economic growth.

The hub offers many free services:

Dr Bike
Guided walks and rides
cycle maintenance courses
Personalised travel planning
Cycle confident sessions

If you’d like to learn more about walking and cycling in the area, visit the Tees Valley Sustrans Walking and Cycling Hub at 87 Grange Road, Middlesbrough TS1 2LS.