Republic of Ireland FAQs

Cycle2Work is a great employee benefit which offers the most cost-effective way to get new cycling equipment. The scheme is run via a salary sacrifice meaning you won’t pay Tax, PRSI or USC, this saves you between 31% and 51% on your new bike and accessories. This reduced cost is simply deducted out of your gross payslip over 12 months so no need to worry about large one-off costs!

To make a Cycle2Work application, all you need is your employer code*. You may have seen this promoted by email or on posters or leaflets around your workplace! Please contact your HR Department if you do not know your employer code.

First you'll enter your details and agree to the terms of your Salary Sacrifice agreement. Your application will be sent off to your employer, and once approved, you’ll receive your Letter of Collection by email. Now you are ready to pick up your new bike and accessories!

Your application will be sent off to your employer, and once approved, you’ll receive your Letter of Collection by email. Now you are ready to pick up your new bike and accessories!

Every company has a different application window, you may have seen this advertised around your workplace or via email. Please contact your HR Department if you do not know when your Cycle2Work scheme opens and closes.

You can save up to 52% on a bike and accessories up to the value of €1500 for electric bikes and related safety equipment, and €1250 for standard bikes and related safety equipment! See the below table for an example of how much you could save:

The scheme is capped at €1500 for electric bikes and related safety equipment, and €1250 for standard bikes and related safety equipment. Please contact your HR Department if you do not know what your scheme’s maximum limit is.

We recommend finding your perfect bike and accessories before applying so you know exactly what amount to apply for. This way you won’t apply for too much or too little – this is really important to get right because you cannot amend your application once you have been approved.

No, you cannot add your own funds.

This is very unlikely, however every company and employee is different so please speak to your employer for more advice.

No, the items that you select must be for yourself.

Of course! You may want to get a whole new upgrade, or a second bicycle for a different season or terrain.

No, you are only able to get one bike every time you apply for Cycle2Work. However you are able to get as many cycling safety accessories as you need, providing you do not exceed your scheme’s maximum limit.

You can get any adult bike type, and we are proud to offer 98% of brands in the UK market - including over 100 electric bikes! There is also a huge range of cycle safety accessories available for you to choose from, including:

• pedal bicycles and tricycles
• pedelecs (electrically assisted bicycle that requires some effort to propel)
• cycle helmets covered under European standard EN 1078
• bells and bulb horns
• lights, including dynamo packs
• mirrors and mudguards
• cycle clips and dress guards
• panniers, luggage carriers and straps
• locks and chains
• pumps and puncture repair kits
• reflective clothing and bicycle reflectors
• other safety equipment.

The following items are not allowed

• mopeds or scooters
• second-hand bicycles or equipment
• bicycle parts or associated equipment.

For a definitive list of what accessories are eligible, please read visit the following guidance here.

You can shop in-store at Halfords or one of the independent shops we work with. If you prefer to shop online, you can redeem your Letter of Collection online at www.tredz.co.uk or by using Click & Collect at www.halfords.ie. If you’d like some help or advice, contact us by emailing cycle2.work@halfords.co.uk.

An LoC is exactly what it says - A letter that you use to collect your chosen bike and accessories! You will be sent this via email or post once your application is approved.

Yes, you must spend the whole Letter of Collection as you can only use it once, and the amount you have applied for will be the amount that you pay for even if you spend less.

Technically once you have submitted your application, you are unable to amend it. What you can do in some cases is cancel your application and reapply for your new amount – however this is not always possible so we advise that you ask your employer for their cancellation terms and conditions!

No, you can only make one application per window.

No, you can only apply once every four tax years.

In short, no! Bicycles should be mainly used for qualifying journeys to and from work, either part or full journeys. Employees can also use the bicycle in their leisure time too.

Yes! As soon as you redeem your Letter of Collection, the bike is legally yours.

We completely understand that life can be unpredictable. If you were to leave your company or be made redundant in your Salary Sacrifice period, the remaining balance would simply be deducted from your last net payslip.