Cycling
NHS Grampian is keen to encourage the use of bicycles as a mode of transport not just to help reduce congestion but also to help reduce carbon emissions and to improve the general health and fitness of staff. To find out more information about cycling as a sustainable travel option, please visit the link below:
(Please note that intranet links can only be accessed on NHS Grampian computers, if you need further information please speak to your manager)
Cycle2Work
NHS Grampian has teamed up with Halfords to offer staff the opportunity to participate in the Cycle2work scheme. This is an open ended scheme. This means you can now choose to join the scheme whenever you like.
Cycle2work enables you to hire a bicycle for travelling to work and for leisure. The hire of the bicycle is paid for by ‘salary sacrifice’ reductions in your salary. As your taxable salary will be reduced while you are paying for the bike, then depending on your personal tax circumstances, you will pay less tax and national insurance. It’s also a great way to become more active reduce your carbon footprint and spend less time in your car.
(Please note that intranet links can only be accessed on NHS Grampian computers, if you need further information please speak to your manager)
If you do not have access to the intranet, please contact your manager for the information.
NHS Grampian Bicycle Users Group:
This is a facebook group to support NHS Grampian staff who cycle to work or for leisure. Share your cycling experiences and keep up to date with local cycling news e.g. cycle to work schemes, bike lockers and local cycling events.
www.facebook.com/groups/175705593340486
There are also various cycling discounts that can be found on the intranet staff discount page.
Bicyle Repair Station on the ARI Site
A Bicycle Repair Station has been installed on the ARI site. In a nice central location, next to the Lady Helen Parking Centre (and the associated bicycle parking) the unit contains tools allowing any cyclist, staff or visitor, to undertake basic bicycle maintenance.
To find out more please click here.
Cycling Maps - Aberdeen Council
Several maps showing suggested cycle routes around Aberdeen have been produced by Aberdeen City Council using Smarter Choices, Smarter Places (SCSP) funding. SCSP is Paths for All’s programme to increase active and sustainable travel throughout Scotland. The programme is grant-funded by Transport Scotland.
The maps show existing cycle facilities such as cycle lanes, as well as cycle shops, places to lock bikes, recommended quiet routes and recreational routes around Aberdeen.
Cycling Maps can be found here