Thinking about running bike fleets in your organisation, but the winter weather is making you hesitate? It’s understandable. Colder mornings, darker evenings and wet roads can make any business wonder if now is really the right time to begin. But here’s why winter is actually a great moment to get started.
Use the Quieter Months to Plan Properly
When business slows a little, you get the breathing space to set things up properly. Winter is ideal for:
- Reviewing secure bike storage
- Checking staff facilities such as changing areas, lockers and drying space
- Ordering accessories like branded panniers and helmets
- Choosing bikes that suit the journeys your team actually makes
This groundwork makes launching a company bike scheme much smoother when spring arrives.
Winter Is the Ideal Time for Bike Servicing
It’s also the perfect time to get existing bikes serviced. After a busy summer, grit and grime can start to affect how well bikes run. We regularly see:
- Seized seat posts – preventing riders from adjusting them to the right height
- Worn or flat tyres
- Slow punctures
- Soft or noisy brakes
- Gears slipping or sticking
Fixing these now means your team can enjoy safe, smooth rides throughout winter and your fleet will be ready for the spring surge in cycling. Reliable bikes also help boost wellbeing, reduce sick leave and lower travel costs for your organisation.
Real Example: St John Ambulance’s Winter-Ready Fleet
St John Ambulance rely on their bikes all year round, and we recently got their fleet winter-ready with full services across the board. Safer brakes, smoother gears and solid tyres make a huge difference when the weather turns, giving riders real peace of mind.
Your Friendly Local Bike Fleet Partner
Whether you need a brand-new fleet or ongoing servicing for the bikes you already have, we can help. We look after the whole process, so it’s simple and stress-free for you. And you’re in good company, Cambridge Universities, Locke Hotels, Savills and The Gonville Hotel have all trusted us with their fleet servicing.
Whether you’re just getting started or already have a fleet in place, think of us as your friendly bike team down the road, ready to keep everything running smoothly all year round.
Get in touch with us about fleet servicing or learn more here.
