Dreaming of a brand-new (maybe even electric!) bike through work — but your company isn’t offering bike leasing yet? We get it. Employers are busy. A bike program might not be top of their list. But it’s totally worth bringing up. Why? Because bike leasing is a win-win for both employees and employers. Below, we’ll break down the biggest benefits of bike leasing and share tips to help you start the conversation.
Why bike leasing is good for everyone (yes, your boss too)
- It doesn’t cost your employer extra: Many people assume a bike plan is expensive for companies. In reality, bike leasing can be completely cost-neutral. The monthly lease is paid through salary exchange or a bonus, so the employer doesn’t foot the bill. In fact, they even save on payroll taxes, and all costs are tax-deductible. Translation? Your boss doesn’t need to dip into the budget.
- Healthier, happier employees: Offering bike leasing encourages people to move more. Those who cycle to work regularly feel more energized, experience less stress, and take fewer sick days — about 1 to 2 fewer days a year, on average. Fewer sick days means a more productive team and fewer disruptions. A bike plan = a happier, healthier workplace.
- A better employer reputation: In today’s job market, benefits matter. A leased bike is a popular perk and makes your company stand out as forward-thinking and eco-conscious. Job seekers notice, and current employees stay motivated longer. In short: offering bike leasing = stronger employer brand.
- Easy for HR to manage: Your boss might think a bike plan means a ton of paperwork. Nope. With Joule, we handle it all. HR just signs the contract once and approves lease requests. We take care of the rest: orders, delivery, insurance, service — the works. Our platform even connects with payroll providers so everything runs smoothly in the backend. Low effort, high reward.
Tips to help you start the conversation
1. Check if coworkers are also interested. Chances are, you’re not the only one dreaming of a bike commute. Ask around. If others are into it too, that gives your proposal more weight. It shows your employer there’s a real interest across the team.
2. Come prepared. Gather a few key facts to back up your ask: bike leasing is free for the company, up to 40% cheaper than buying for employees, and leads to less absenteeism. Add perks like less time in traffic and a positive environmental impact. The more concrete, the better. (Pro tip: there’s a downloadable PDF at the bottom of this blog you can send to your boss.)
3. Pick the right moment. Bring it up during a performance check-in, team meeting, or when benefits, health, or sustainability are being discussed. Keep it positive: explain why you’d love to lease a bike, and how it benefits the company too. Mention that lots of companies already offer this perk. According to TRAXIO, over 166,000 bikes are already leased in Belgium today.
4. Suggest an info session. If your manager seems interested but still has questions, propose an intro session. Joule offers free webinars, info moments, or even test ride events at the office. They can ask all their questions and even try out bikes.
Step 1: Send this doc to your manager
Don’t wait for someone else to bring it up. Be the spark that gets your company pedaling. Bonus: you’ll probably become everyone’s favorite coworker.
Download the bike leasing info doc for employers (PDF) below. It lists all the benefits clearly and outlines how to get started in 3 simple steps. Forward it to your manager or HR rep — maybe with a nice coffee to go with it?
Let them know you’re excited about biking more, and that the company benefits too: cost-neutral, low effort, high impact.
You got this.
We got your back/bike. 🚲🫶
