Stephen Crowley Green Party Candidate for Cork City Council Cork South East Ward

On 1 January 2009 a new government scheme to encourage people to cycle to work came into force. Cycling keeps you fit, it’s fast, cheap and reliable – and it’s good for the environment.

The new bike scheme covers bicycles and accessories up to a maximum cost of €1,000. The bicycle must be purchased by your employer but the scheme can then operate either with your employer bearing the full cost of the bicycle, or by way of a salary sacrifice agreement (like the existing travel card scheme) in which you pay for it, tax free, over 12 months.

for more information please head to www.bikescheme.ie

I would also enjoy hearing from people using this scheme and what problems, if any, they found while applying.

email me at stephen@stephencrowley.com