Cycle To Work Day 2025
August 7
when & where
Cycle to Work Day is a nationwide celebration of commuting by bicycle—promoting health, sustainability, and eco-conscious travel. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a curious beginner, the day offers a perfect opportunity to embrace active transport and enjoy the benefits of riding to work. Supported by cycling organizations, employers, and local councils, this annual initiative helps reduce carbon emissions, relieve public transport congestion, and support mental and physical wellbeing.
What is Cycle to Work Day?
Cycle to Work Day is the UK’s biggest celebration of everyday cycling. It encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to ditch the car or train and choose their bikes for the daily commute. First launched in 2013 by Cyclescheme, the day has since grown into a major national campaign with thousands of participants across the country.
The initiative is designed not only to promote cycling as a viable and fun commuting option but also to highlight the benefits of the Cycle to Work scheme—a government-supported tax incentive that helps employees save money on bikes and cycling accessories through their employers.
Cycle to Work Day serves to inspire new cyclists, support regular riders, and remind people of the positive environmental impact and personal wellbeing gained through pedal-powered commuting.
When is Cycle to Work Day?
Cycle to Work Day is typically held in early August each year. In 2025, it is expected to fall on Thursday, August 7th (pending final confirmation by organizers).
The event is usually scheduled midweek to encourage participation from regular commuters and to tie in with broader workplace wellbeing and sustainability initiatives.
How to Take Part in Cycle to Work Day
Participation is open to everyone—whether you’re working from home, commuting to an office, or combining your bike ride with public transport. Here’s how to get involved:
- Register your ride: Visit the official Cycle to Work Day website to pledge your ride and join the national tally of participants.
- Share your journey: Post photos or videos of your commute using the event’s hashtags and encourage colleagues and friends to join in.
- Try a new route: Use cycle route planners or apps to find safe, scenic, or efficient routes that suit your commute.
- Host a workplace event: Employers can support the day by offering breakfast for riders, running competitions, or promoting internal Cycle to Work schemes.
- Test out the Cycle to Work scheme: Explore how to purchase a new bike tax-free through your employer’s salary sacrifice scheme.
Even if you can’t commute to work, taking a short ride during your lunch break or running an errand by bike still counts—every mile helps!
Why Cycle to Work Day Matters
Cycle to Work Day raises awareness about the benefits of active commuting, not just for individuals but for the environment and society at large. Cycling reduces traffic congestion, cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions, and improves air quality. On a personal level, it helps boost cardiovascular fitness, lowers stress, and enhances mood—all before you’ve even arrived at your desk.
Promoting cycling is also vital to making urban environments more liveable and inclusive. By encouraging infrastructure investment and normalizing bike use, Cycle to Work Day contributes to a broader shift toward sustainable cities.
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#CycleToWorkDay #BikeToWork #ActiveCommute #PedalPower #CyclingLife #SustainableTravel
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