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BettySwollocks
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Re: cycle to work

Post by BettySwollocks »

tragictramp wrote:u can also choose a bike from http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; if u like as halfords source from these and they offer a better choice, i applied for c2w over a year ago and cant find a bike i want for 500 quid tho lol, im fussy and my 1993 rockhopper is about to have a refurb.
Thats where i got my bike :Very Happy

i used the full £500,
the bike i originally wanted was £514, but i was denied that as it was £14 over the limit,
i offered to pay the excess in cash, or have it taken out of the £75 that you are given for accessories,
but was told i couldn't do that :arrrghhh
so i settled on a bike for £440, i was lucky that they allowed me to spend the remaining £60 on accessories,
normally, they are quite strict and could have refused that.
BettySwollocks
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Re: cycle to work

Post by BettySwollocks »

Just a quick question,

when the 18 month period for paying the installments for your bike is complete, what happens ?
i'm still paying for mine, without checking my payslips, i'm pretty sure, i've been paying for approx' 20 months ?
would i contact payroll or halfords ?

thanks for any info.
jayharding
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Re: cycle to work

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We are sorry, but Royal Mail Group's cycle2work scheme is temporarily closed.

The scheme will remain closed whilst we understand current HMRC developments.

this is all i get when i try to register?? anyone know what this message is about and if its a permanant thing or a temp closure??
thanks
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Re: cycle to work

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BettySwollocks wrote:Just a quick question,

when the 18 month period for paying the installments for your bike is complete, what happens ?
i'm still paying for mine, without checking my payslips, i'm pretty sure, i've been paying for approx' 20 months ?
would i contact payroll or halfords ?

thanks for any info.

Payroll I guess your paying through them.
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Re: cycle to work

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jayharding wrote:We are sorry, but Royal Mail Group's cycle2work scheme is temporarily closed.

The scheme will remain closed whilst we understand current HMRC developments.

this is all i get when i try to register?? anyone know what this message is about and if its a permanant thing or a temp closure??
thanks
Its all there. The government have changed the tax rules and RMG are awaiting developments and guidance. Whether its permanent or not depends on the changes and impact of them.

My advice is keep visiting the site till an announcement is made.
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jayharding
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Re: cycle to work

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TrueBlueTerrier wrote:
jayharding wrote:We are sorry, but Royal Mail Group's cycle2work scheme is temporarily closed.

The scheme will remain closed whilst we understand current HMRC developments.

this is all i get when i try to register?? anyone know what this message is about and if its a permanant thing or a temp closure??
thanks
Its all there. The government have changed the tax rules and RMG are awaiting developments and guidance. Whether its permanent or not depends on the changes and impact of them.

My advice is keep visiting the site till an announcement is made.

spot on thanks mate. ill keep checking.
chris2r
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Re: cycle to work

Post by chris2r »

Have RM started this again?
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Re: cycle to work

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http://www.cycle2work.net" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Username: rmguser
Password: rmgbenefit

Yes,big thread in blue shirts forum,the stickie.
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obmoreby
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Re: cycle to work

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HI TRID TO LOG-IN TO THE CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME WITH HALFORD'S WITH THE
USERNAME RMGUSER
PSSWORD RMGBENEFIT
YET KEEP'S COMING BACK INVALID
ANY HELP WOULD BE A BIG HELP
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Re: cycle to work

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obmoreby wrote:HI TRID TO LOG-IN TO THE CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME WITH HALFORD'S WITH THE
USERNAME RMGUSER
PSSWORD RMGBENEFIT
YET KEEP'S COMING BACK INVALID
ANY HELP WOULD BE A BIG HELP
Try without CAPS!
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It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
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Royal_Fail
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Re: cycle to work

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Do you get to keep the bike after 18 months?

Do you need insurance incase it gets nicked?
Cheetah
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Re: cycle to work

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Royal_Fail wrote:Do you get to keep the bike after 18 months?

Do you need insurance incase it gets nicked?
Yes apparently at the end of the 18 mths you pay a collection and disposal fee of around £34 and the bike is then yours.....
Regards insurance the letter of the law is you do insure the cycle, as if it is stolen your contributions will continue till the end of the 18 mths.... Personally I haven't bothered, i'm covered on my home insurance at home and i'll take my chances if it gets nicked away from home.....
STEVEUK2010
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Re: cycle to work

Post by STEVEUK2010 »

don't know what happens at end as in faqs it says

What will happen at the end of the hire period?
The bike and safety equipment is provided by Royal Mail Group Limited and there is no automatic entitlement for you to take ownership of this at the end of the hire period. Royal Mail Group will charge you a £35 collection/disposal charge at the end of the period. If Royal Mail Group chooses to give you the option to purchase the equipment at the end of the hire, there may be a tax liability which for a £500 bike will be no more than £9 for a basic rate taxpayer or £18 for a higher rate taxpayer.
matthew68
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Re: cycle to work

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STEVEUK2010 wrote:don't know what happens at end as in faqs it says

What will happen at the end of the hire period?
The bike and safety equipment is provided by Royal Mail Group Limited and there is no automatic entitlement for you to take ownership of this at the end of the hire period. Royal Mail Group will charge you a £35 collection/disposal charge at the end of the period. If Royal Mail Group chooses to give you the option to purchase the equipment at the end of the hire, there may be a tax liability which for a £500 bike will be no more than £9 for a basic rate taxpayer or £18 for a higher rate taxpayer.
you keep it for 35 pound plus 9 pound for hmrc as my coleague has just finished paying and kept bike, i am now going to do cycle2work does anyone know if you can get a web exclusive bike from halfords on this scheme?