C2W mentioned in the local paper but...

downfader
downfader Posts: 3,686
edited June 2009 in Commuting chat
..it turned into a BIT of an ad for Hargroves :lol:

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/4410361 ... g_to_work/

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  • Gilbie
    Gilbie Posts: 99
    Good article, I keep hearing about the increased cyclists commuting but fail to see them. There's loads of people where I work who have got a bike under the scheme - never see the 'new bike' in the lockup.. Feel bitter about it as the local authorities are planning a new road to trash my off road commute. It will carry an extra 30.000 cars a day over a 3 mile road costing umpteen millions.
    On road
    Or off road?
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    Gilbie wrote:
    Good article, I keep hearing about the increased cyclists commuting but fail to see them. There's loads of people where I work who have got a bike under the scheme - never see the 'new bike' in the lockup.. Feel bitter about it as the local authorities are planning a new road to trash my off road commute. It will carry an extra 30.000 cars a day over a 3 mile road costing umpteen millions.

    Thats not one of the sustrans routes is it? Theres several up for the chop I hear. I dont think we need any new roads - we need less cars. :lol: Saturation point has been reached.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Upto 50% off, I don't think so, upto 41% perhaps!
    (40% upper band tax plus the 1% NI prevailing at the salary levels at which you are taxed 40%).

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    I hope the reporter achieved substantial savings on a new bike...
    Sun - Rain - Snow
  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,440
    The Beginner wrote:
    Upto 50% off, I don't think so, upto 41% perhaps!
    (40% upper band tax plus the 1% NI prevailing at the salary levels at which you are taxed 40%).

    Simon

    Don't forget the new 50% tax brackets for the super rich 8) (that don't live in monaco)
    Saracen Tenet 3 - 2015 - Dead - Replaced with a Hack Frame
    Voodoo Bizango - 2014 - Dead - Hit by a car
    Vitus Sentier VRS - 2017
  • mattybain
    mattybain Posts: 115
    prawny wrote:
    The Beginner wrote:
    Upto 50% off, I don't think so, upto 41% perhaps!
    (40% upper band tax plus the 1% NI prevailing at the salary levels at which you are taxed 40%).

    Simon

    Don't forget the new 50% tax brackets for the super rich 8) (that don't live in monaco)

    And VAT at 15% so I guess 65% is the top saving, not bad :)
    26km each way commute on a Decathlon Comp 1 2006 Road Bike

    2009 Communting Totals - Car 112 miles Bike 2,765 miles
  • LDN-Flyer
    LDN-Flyer Posts: 97
    Well i got my quote at the beginning of april and i'm still waiting for my voucher :(
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    LDN-Flyer wrote:
    Well i got my quote at the beginning of april and i'm still waiting for my voucher :(

    April?? Thats ages. :? Send them a letter asking how you're supposed to get into work. :lol: Seriously though, I hope it turns up soon.

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