Call for a free consultation today

Industry resource to
encourage the uptake of cycling

The Cycling Industry’s Legal Resource Partner. 

We are huge advocates for the uptake of cycling and if our advice and resources can give employers the confidence to encourage their own workforce to cycle to work, or to enable an Independent bike dealer to help their customers when needed, then we’re happy to support them in doing so.

Employers offering a ‘cycle to work’ scheme

Since the introduction of the government’s Green Transport plan, we have been supporting employers who offer their employees the tax free benefit of a cycle to work scheme. 

The tax exemption scheme was introduced to encourage more people to cycle, reducing traffic and pollution. The scheme is beneficial to employees, giving them the bike of their choice at a much lower cost, increasing their health and reducing the cost of their commute to work.

There will be employers who are wary of such schemes and who do not feel able to implement such an arrangement by themselves. This is where Cycle SOS can assist, whether the employer is considering pool bikes, salary-sacrifice purchase or an employee’s’ own (or a combination).

We can offer advice, reassurance and support through The Cyclists’ National Helpline. You do not need to be a member or pay a subscription. We can work alongside employers, offering a pro-active partnership involving participants and providers.

You can also rest assured that should any of your employees require advice for an injury they have suffered and bicycle accident compensation, our information will be straight to hand. Our specialist cycle solicitors have safeguarded the rights of thousands of cyclists, at no cost to them for over 30 years.

For further information about cycle to work schemes visit: www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/sustainable/cycling/cycletoworkguidance/

Independent Bike Dealers / Mechanics

The hazards that confront cyclists are well publicised. Many of them are likely to be addressed over time, as traffic planning and driver education start to make a difference. But for the present, as casualty rates either remain constant or increase, it’s more important than ever for cyclists to have access to the best advice, quickly.

Professionals such as yourselves, working directly with the cycling public, are often asked to assist with matters that may be just outside your remit. In order to ensure that the cyclist gets the best possible response to their query, we at Cycle SOS provide a resource for you which can be accessed throughout your day to day work in the industry. 

We also operate The Cyclists’ National Helpline – 0808 100 999 5 which you can direct the enquirer to at any time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our expertise in cycle claims, collisions, reconstructions and investigations mean that when you have an enquiry which you cannot answer yourself, by recommending Cycle SOS you can be confident that you are directing your customer to a professional who can help.

Our insight and experience follows working with:

  • Cycle Demonstration Towns
  • Bikeability Training
  • Association of Commuter Transport
  • Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators’ conferences & training
 

Our legal team have been representing injured cyclists in all manner of incident for over 30 years and are cyclists themselves, meaning they have the understanding needed to assist with any problems you may be facing.For help on bicycle accident compensation, call us now on our freephone helpline: 0808 100 999 5. You can also use the live chat button on the right of your screen. Alternatively you can send us an email to enquiries@cycle-sos.co.uk

  • Over 30 years representing cyclists
  • Our team are cyclists themselves
  • Members of our team are trained in accident investigation and reconstruction techniques and also include ex-traffic police
  • We operate a 24/7 Freephone helpline 0808 100 999 5
  • We handle unusual cases and have the expertise/experience to win them
  • We provide access to medical assistance and physiotherapy to get cyclists back on their bike
  • We can recover all other losses including loss of earnings, damage to bike and kit.
 
 

PDF Downloads and helpful links

This resource has been put together by our team of specialist cycle claims Solicitors to fore arm cyclists with all the legal knowledge needed to protect themselves on our roads.

 

You may be asked for advice following a collision that has caused damaged to a bike but not injury to the cyclist. We have put together the following case study to help you advise the cyclist following a damage only collision:

 
 

Still haven’t found the information you were looking for?

You can Contact us here or alternatively return to our home page here.

Further information on any Statutes that we make reference to in our faq’s or pdf guides is available at the links below:

Road Traffic Act 1988 Section 170 – www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/170

The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 Regulation 105- www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/1078/regulation/105/made

Road Traffic Act 1988 Section 2 – Dangerous Driving – www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/2

Emily Pheysey

Litigation Executive

Emily has over 7 years of experience in the legal sector, handling road traffic accident claims to recover compensation and support her clients. Her focus is to ensure all clients feel comfortable and at ease with the claims process so that they can focus on their recovery.

Emily considers rapport to be an essential part of the role and strives to always provide excellent client care.

Away from work, Emily enjoys spending time with her family and friends and travelling as much possible.

Diane Holderness

Litigation Executive

Diane is a Ministry of Justice (TOJ) Team Leader within our Cycle Department. She has 11 years’ experience managing road traffic accident claims, and 6 years’ experience managing MOJ claims.

Diane enjoys a challenge and always strives for the very best results for her customers; something that is clear in the way her team continually adapts its strategies in order to secure the most desired outcome. Diane has worked her way through the legal ranks here, and is proud to now have a strong, specialist team that is committed to customer satisfaction.

Diane believes that happy clients make a happy working environment, and it is this that ensures a productive and efficient workforce.

Nina Haddock

Chartered Legal Executive

Nina has over 30 years’ experience in the legal sector. She specialises in recovering compensation for injury claimants as a result of road traffic accidents. Her focus for each and every claim is to help her clients secure the funding that they need to pay for ongoing treatment and support.

Nina became a CILEX Fellow in 2006 and now helps her clients and their families at a time when they have been through a traumatic experience, and everything they hold dear to them appears to be changing.

One case Nina is particularly proud of is supporting a client who had successfully sought asylum in the UK, following a road traffic accident. The claim was successfully pursued through the MIB and the client was left with significant injuries. Her client was able to use the compensation to aid family members with their applications to seek asylum in the UK.

Julian Fox

Cycling Accident Solicitor

Julian qualified as a Solicitor in 2005 and has worked in all areas of personal injury since 2000. Julian has a well-rounded understanding of personal injury law, having represented both claimants and defendants.

Julian always aims for maximum damages to meet his clients’ needs for injury and rehabilitation expenses, and can often secure interim payments to help meet clients’ financial needs. Julian is highly proactive in ensuring cases are progressed, ensuring a timely conclusion.

When not at the office, Julian is a keen cyclist, both on roads and virtually -he will often do an hour of ‘Zwifting’ in the mornings before starting work.

Richard Atherton

Cycling Accident Solicitor

Richard has 12 years of legal experience and qualified as a Solicitor in February 2014. He has been a Team Manager with us since 2019. Throughout his career, Richard has specialised in personal injury, handling an array of Road Traffic Accident cases, in addition to employer and public liability.

Richard prides himself on his very strong strategic and planning skills, which come into their own in complex injury cases where more technical arguments are involved. On every case, he is committed to ensuring that his clients receive full compensation for their injuries.

Away from work, Richard enjoys sport; he is a season ticket holder at St Helens Rugby Club and a Liverpool FC fan. Not only a spectator, Richard also likes going to play golf as often as he can.

Dave Gardner

Litigation Executive

Dave has over 20 years of experience in the legal sector. His specialism is personal injury and he has dealt with hundreds of cycling injury claims during his career. Excellent client care and communication is paramount to Dave. He prides himself on being accessible and available, attending court hearings where damages are in dispute to ensure the best outcome for his clients. One case Dave is particularly proud of is when he supported an elderly client who suffered serious injuries following a road traffic incident. The police had not taken any action against the defendant, so Dave had to be proactive and act within a 24-hour window. The case proceeded and the client was in receipt of £30,000 in damages, which he would not have been entitled to had the client not approached Dave. He is also an avid supporter of Glasgow Rangers and travelled abroad on many occasions to see them play in European competitions.

Gerard Horton

Partner

Gerard is a Senior Solicitor at Cycle SOS. In his 13 years of experience, Gerard has built a national reputation in the catastrophic injury sector, dealing with high value and complex cases. Alongside his legal role, Gerard supports several charities including Headway Central Lancashire, Northwest Regional Spinal Injuries Centre and spinal injury charity, Back Up.

Julia Eyton

Partner

Julia brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Cycle SOS team.

Specialising in representing those who have had life changing injuries, Julia handles some of the most serious and complex personal injury cases both within Cycle SOS and nationally.

She often works on high value claims and is skilled in winning complex liability cases.

NADIA KERR

Partner

Nadia has over 30 years of legal expertise and has represented hundreds of vulnerable road users. With a focus on ensuring timely rehabilitation, speedy repair or replacement of bikes and kit, and securing fair compensation, Nadia is committed to advocating for justice and client rights. Alongside her legal career, Nadia actively participates in national campaigns to benefit vulnerable road users and acts as a Trustee/Director for the national cycling charity, Cycling UK. Nadia was named in Cycling UK’s ‘100 women’ and was a founding member, now running a women’s cycling group, TeamGlow in South Manchester. Among her many achievements, Nadia takes pride in her spot on BBC Breakfast, where she provided expert commentary on long term government funding for pothole repairs.

Caroline Morris

DIRECTOR OF SERIOUS INJURY

Caroline has specialised in personal injury for over 25 years, recovering more than £56 million in damages during that time, to help clients rebuild their lives after injury.

Caroline is committed to achieving rehabilitation options early, meaning her clients benefits from the best care and treatment at the earliest stage possible.