Cycle to work application guidance:

3.Hire from a local bike shop

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    Introduction

    Make sure you have read our terms and conditions before you place your order through Vivup from a local shop.

    How to order

    Follow these steps to submit a quote and order for the cycle to work scheme via your local bike shop:

    1
    Visit the Vivup website

    Use the link below to login or register and set up a Vivup account.

    2
    Select cycle to work

    Cycle to Work button

    On the Vivup homepage, select Cycle to Work from the menu.

    3
    Find a local bike shop

    Select Find a bike shop from the menu.

    Interactive map showing selected bike shop

    Under Find a bike shop, in the text field, enter either:

    • a place name
    • your postcode
    • the name of a bike shop (if you have a preferred one).

    You can also select a pin on the interactive map.

    Visit the website for your chosen bike shop and obtain a quote from them to upload in the next step.

    4
    Order with your quote

    Order with quote screen

    Once you have your quote, return to the main screen and select Order with quote.

    Then:

    • add the order details
    • upload the quote
    • add your personal details
    • submit your order.

    5
    Order confirmation and hire agreement

    Once Vivup have reviewed your local bike shop quote, they will email your hire agreement to you with details on how you can sign this online.

    The council will also receive and consider this document to confirm you:

    • are hiring the equipment from them for the duration of the agreement
    • meet the criteria and our affordability checks for the scheme.
    Please note:

    If you are a school employee, your headteacher will also need to approve the agreement.

    6
    Collect your bike and cycling equipment

    Once your hire agreement has been signed and received, you will:

    • receive information on how to collect your bike.
    • be able to contact the shop to arrange collection.

    7
    First payment

    Your first payment will be taken from your salary the month after you signed the hire agreement.

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