Feeling anxious about public transport? Many people will be considering the option to ride a bike as they return to the office following the COVID-19 outbreak and the lifting of isolation restrictions.

Employees who ride are generally fitter, healthier and happier, being more productive, managing stress levels and taking less sick days.

Organisations benefit from reduced costs due to increased productivity, enhanced wellbeing of staff as well as paying for less car spaces. Ten bicycles can easily fit in one car space and you can invest in racks that can comfortably fit twenty bikes in the same space.

Reduced congestion, also has an impact on the economy through easing the movement of goods and services.

Riding to work reduces carbon emissions and supporting employees is leading by example.

All this can lead to staff retention with business reaping the benefits through looking after your best assets. People are looking for employers that look after them, the environment and combat climate crisis.

Supporting employees to ride by providing them with training to ride a bike safely in traffic and how to choose the best routes to get about, is a great initiative for a healthy work culture. Providing end of trip facilities such as secure bike parking, charge points for ebikes and showers will keep them riding.