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Acumen staff get on their bikes

12 December 2012

Acumen Distribution's decision to sign up to the government's 'Cycle to Work' scheme is proving a popular choice with its employees. Launched just a few months ago, the company already has four members of staff who ha

Acumen Distribution's decision to sign up to the government's 'Cycle to Work' scheme is proving a popular choice with its employees. Launched just a few months ago, the company already has four members of staff who have decided to stop driving or taking the bus to work and have opted instead to buy a bicycle through CycleScheme.

CycleScheme is a government initiative that aims to cut down on carbon emissions by having fewer vehicles on the road. CycleScheme connects working people and their employers with over 1,200 independent bike shops. Acumen buys the bikes from a participating CycleScheme retailer. The company then 'leases' the bike to the employee and the employee pays off the bike over a set period, which is usually 12 months.

Mike Reilly a lead driver/supervisor at Acumen's Redditch depot says: "I only live a few miles from work, yet the journey normally takes 25 minutes by car. It takes me exactly that long to cycle in and I'm getting more exercise."
 
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