CMFT Bike User Group Forum

Welcome to CMFT's Bike User Group forum.  We meet every few of months to discuss cycle-related issues.

Our priority at the moment is the improvement of the current facilities for cyclists.  We want secure cycle storage areas, lockers, showers and changing rooms, across all sites.  This has all been promised as part of CMFT's Green Travel Plan.  If you are a past, present or future cyclist you can sign up to find out what’s happening and to give your opinion. We would welcome information on cycling routes, tips to other cyclists, or anything else you think would be of interest..

Want to learn how to repair and maintain your bike?

Anybody who rides a bike can benefit from a little training. We’re offering free bike maintenance classes for staff at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels.

To register your interest email cycling@mmu.ac.uk or alternatively call the Travel Team on 0161 247 2989.

Cycle scheme tax free bikes

The cycle to work scheme is now taking applications. Here are the main facts:

The employer code for CMFT is: B81519 (use this code on the website to get examples of what you'll pay and save)

You need to get a paper quote (for a cycle and accessories) from a CYCLE SCHEME STORE - use their shop finder on the homepage to see which stores you can use: http://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/

As I understand it there is the facility to go up to a maximum value of £2,000. Please be aware that the Trust will make sure that you are able to make the payments and not go below the national minimum wage by taking part. They will only let high value applications through if they are satisfied that payments can be made.

Once you have your paper quote, enter the employer code into the site and pres return/refresh. Then you should be able to click on 'request a voucher' in the bottom left and enter the quote and your details.

You will get an email acknowledgement and an approval/decline email once HR has checked you are ok to take part. Then a voucher will be sent to your home address which you can exchange for the bike and accessories.

After that payments will take place for 12 months from your gross salary.

At the end of the 'hire period' you will have the option to transfer ownership to yourself. As I understand it, this be set at 5% (+VAT on the 5%) of the original value.

Please do get a really good quality lock and take out insurance (away from home too. Either add to your home insurance or get a specific policy).

Once fully live the scheme will be advertised to all CMFT staff (remember you have to be on CMFT payroll).

Any more queries do try Cycle Scheme's FAQs -  http://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/employee,faqs.htm