Fans of upmarket cycle clothing brand Rapha who love its clothing but not its prices can now secure discounts of between 25 and 40 per cent – provided their employer is signed up to Cycle to Work initiative provider, Cyclescheme.
With Cyclescheme certificates now available for accessories and not just bikes, and the possibility to take a fresh allowance each year, UK-based employees can make savings when shopping almost the entire Rapha range.
Items can be bought online or in Rapha Clubhouses in the UK, with the procedure outlined on the Cyclescheme website.
To celebrate the partnership, Cyclescheme has launched a competition running until 24 May, open to everyone except Rapha employees and their immediate family, with prizes of men’s and women’s commuter bundles from the London firm, each worth £700.
The Cycle to Work Scheme was amended in 2013 to allow people to buy accessories, with a £1,000 limit each year unless your employer has a consumer credit licence.
> Cycle to Work Scheme guidance allows accessories only packages
The money typically repayable by salary sacrifice over 12 months, allowing participating employees to enjoy tax breaks on the amount they have spent.
We shouldn't have to say this, but past experience shows we have to - the competition is NOT hosted here on road.cc, so there is no point sticking your virtual hand up in the comments. Instead, head over to Cyclescheme to enter.