Active Commuting and the Cycle to Work Scheme: Walking and Cycling to Work for Better Health

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About Course

Walking or cycling for all or part of your journey to work is one of the easiest ways to build physical activity into a busy week. This course explains the NHS physical activity guidelines, how the government-backed Cycle to Work scheme works, the basic rules for electric bikes, and practical tips for commuting safely.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general awareness training written from published official guidance. It does not replace training required for your specific job, and it is not an accredited qualification.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Know the NHS physical activity guidelines for adults and how commuting can help meet them
  • Understand how a Cycle to Work scheme works, including salary sacrifice and what happens at the end of the hire
  • Know the legal rules for electrically assisted pedal cycles (e-bikes) in Great Britain
  • Plan a safe, realistic active commute

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Why active commuting helps your health
  • How the Cycle to Work scheme works
  • E-bike rules and commuting safely

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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