An alliance has been launched between Halfords, Evans Cycles and Cyclescheme to promote the benefits of cycling to work as a way to encourage healthier lifestyles, reduce carbon emissions and improve employee engagement.

The Cycle to Work Alliance will work with the new government, parliament and the wider policy-making community.

Dominic Church, managing director of Westminster Advisers, the public affairs and communications management consultancy that is managing the Alliance, said: "The cycle-to-work scheme is a fantastic example of business taking the lead and making a real contribution to the future health of our society and environment."

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