Cycling news
As you already know, we at o2o are passionate about cycling. Indeed: we can’t stop talking about it… That’s why we like to share our stories via our blog. Think of useful tips and tricks around getting started with bicycle leasing, testimonials from companies and cyclists, technical expertise, frequently asked questions, and so on. Have fun reading!
Cycling stories
60 km of pure joy – Discover Dirk’s inspiring cycling story
2 min leestijd
Dirk has been cycling to work almost every day for a number of years, using his speedy speed pedelec to effortlessly cover the 60 km round trip. Want to know why Dirk opted for a lease bike, along with where he gets his motivation to pedal so many kilometres every day? Read his cycling story here.
Cycling fun
Four tips to secure your bike against theft
4 min leestijd
Thanks to bicycle leasing, more and more employees are commuting to work by bike. This has seen e-bikes and speed pedelecs grow in popularity, which is something we at o2o can certainly get behind! Unfortunately, more valuable bicycles on the road means more instances of bike theft. But don't worry, with our four top tips, we are sure to get you on the right track in preventing your trusty two-wheeler from being stolen!
o2o updates
o2o contributes to a sustainable cycling industry through the new living lab CaDaNS
3 min leestijd
The need for a sustainable bicycle industry Electric bikes are 20 to 50 times more environmentally friendly than electric cars with emissions of only two to five grams of CO2 per kilometre. But even when you charge your bike’s battery with green electricity, you still have CO2 emissions throughout the chain, due to bike production […]
Cycling fun
Buying or leasing a bike: what’s the best option for me as an individual?
2 min leestijd
The gross-net equation People sometimes think that leasing a bike is more expensive than buying one outright. But, financially speaking, what is the best option for you as an individual? When you lease a bike, this is usually done through a ‘salary exchange’, a monthly fixed contribution from your gross salary or end-of-year bonus. For […]
Bicycle leasing, Cycling fun
How much does a lease bicycle cost?
4 min leestijd
How does bicycle leasing work? When you lease a bicycle, you actually rent a bicycle through your employer on a long term with an option to take it over at the end of the contract. In most cases, this involves a period of 3 years. When this period is over and the lease contract has […]
Cycling stories
Renson breathes cycling: nearly one out of five employees chooses bicycle leasing
2 min leestijd
The addition of bicycle leasing to the salary package gives the employee health of Renson a boost. And this was clearly well received, because in the meantime almost one out of five employees of the Waregem company is riding a lease bicycle.
Bicycle leasing, Mobility
All you need to know about the bicycle allowance
3 min leestijd
Are you sporty and do you like to get a breath of fresh air before starting a busy working day? Then cycling to and from work is the ideal way for you to get around. On top of that, you often get a bicycle allowance or bicycle lease contract from your employer. This way, you will eventually earn back the cost of your bicycle. And it doesn’t matter whether you ride a roaring racing bike, a handy cargo bike or a fast speed pedelec. The bicycle allowance is available for every type of cyclist.
Cycling fun
These are the 10 most popular bikes to lease
5 min leestijd
Wondering what the most popular lease bike models are at the moment? We listed 10 of the most frequently leased bikes at o2o last year. Whereas in recent years this top 10 also included some racing bike models, 2022 created an exciting battle between electric city bikes and speed pedelecs. Curious about the most popular two-wheelers? Discover them below!
o2o updates
Decathlon & o2o’s project ‘Circular Bike’: a sustainable solution for our end-of-lease bicycles
2 min leestijd
1. How did Circular Bike arise? The pandemic and lockdowns in 2020 turned the whole world upside down, including the cycling sector. The rising popularity of bicycles combined with production delays and scarcity of resources created a demand for a more sustainable solution. Decathlon took the first step with its ‘Buy-back’ programme – as part […]
Bicycle leasing
What are the effects of bicycle leasing on your pension and other social benefits?
2 min leestijd
The impact on your pension Your pension is calculated based on your gross earnings at the end of your career. When leasing a bicycle through your employer via a monthly gross salary exchange, it stands to reason that your gross salary might be a bit lower. The figure below presents a simulation* of the impact […]
Bicycle leasing
How to become an ‘Employer of choice’?
4 min leestijd
1. How to become an Employer of choice: image vs. identity To become an attractive employer, you need a strong employer branding. Your employer image and identity are decisive in attracting future employees. It is important to fully understand this before you start. But what exactly is the difference between the two? An employer image […]
o2o updates
o2o winner of Deloitte’s Fast 50 ‘Mobility’ category
1 min leestijd
What is Deloitte Technology Fast 50? Deloitte Technology Fast 50 annually highlights promising Belgian start-ups and scale-ups, both in the private and public sector. The ranking nominates 50 technological and innovative companies that delivered exceptional growth performance over the last 4 years. The competition has two main categories: ‘Technology Fast 50’ and ‘Rising Star’. The […]
Cycling stories
From cargo bike to speed pedelec: how a cafeteria plan sparked an entire cycling movement
3 min leestijd
ConXioN has been a digital service provider for 25 years, guiding clients through digital transformations. “Our colleagues enjoy working in our company because they are given the opportunity to learn and grow in an environment attentive to their needs. The cafeteria plan is the perfect answer to offer our employees something extra. An interesting benefit […]
Bicycle leasing
4 tips to create a cycling culture within your company
2 min leestijd
#1 No cycling culture without good infrastructure The fundamentals have to be right: provide a safe and comprehensive infrastructure for your cyclists. People are attached to their belongings, especially when it comes to their (usually expensive) lease bicycle. Make sure everyone can leave their bike at a reliable and safe place: Provide a covered, and […]
Cycling fun
7 tips for overcoming stressful traffic jams
2 min leestijd
#1 Schedule your meetings differently We often schedule meetings as the first task of the day. Not surprising really: this is when we are at our most awake and when we are still brimming with energy and creativity. And although this is true, it can also cause a lot of stress: after all, that traffic […]
Mobility
Combo-mobility, a no-brainer yes or no?
3 min leestijd
What is combo mobility? Combo mobility means combining different ways of transport to reach your work, friends, or family. The possibilities for combining are extensive. Very extensive. Because you can, for example, use the train, tram, bus, shared bicycle, or car. Using your own bicycle and walking also qualify as combo mobility. Planning a trip? […]
Cycling fun
Our 10 most popular bicycle brands
3 min leestijd
Thousands of leasers have already gone before you and covered many kilometres on these top bicycles with all the benefits that come with it. Not a bad choice, those popular bicycle brands! There are bikes that meet all your expectations: from sturdy mountain bikes to trendy racing bikes or fast e-bikes. Here we go… #10 […]
Bicycle leasing
Bicycle leasing: a fierce weapon in the ‘war on talent’
1 min leestijd
(Just) money can’t buy happiness Of course, a competitive salary is important to get your foot in the door. But what about making a real difference as a company? Well, that’s what attractive and unique fringe benefits are for. And in addition to meal vouchers and group insurance, bicycle leasing is high on that list […]
Cycling fun
Our eight favourite cycling routes in Flanders
4 min leestijd
And have you been a cycling fanatic for some time, but are you missing a bike that meets your energy level? Then o2o might have the solution for you. Find out how our bicycle leasing works – and start dreaming about the perfect bike for all your adventures. Contact us for more information on the […]
Cycling stories
Innovative drying room in UZ Ghent spoils cyclists in the rain
3 min leestijd
UZ Ghent is fan of an active cycling culture, because employees who cycle have a physical and mental advantage. Regular exercise is therefore a major advantage for caregivers who give the best of themselves day in and day out. In addition, traffic and parking problems in and around the hospital are greatly reduced when more […]
Cycling fun
Cycling in a winter wonderland? We got you!
4 min leestijd
For example, your body has to work harder in winter to stay warm, so you burn double the amount of calories during a winter ride. In addition, cold weather also teaches your body how to use oxygen more efficiently – which in turn has a positive effect on your brain, mood and overall focus. And […]
Cycling fun
Four tips for a safer bike ride during those dark winter days
3 min leestijd
And of course, cycling during those early winter hours also has its charm. The crunch of fallen leaves under your tires, those white puffs of breath showing you the way and glowing red cheeks on arrival… nothing as stimulating as a winter bike ride! And to make sure this ride is as safe as the […]
o2o updates
o2o wins 8th edition of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50
1 min leestijd
Deloitte Technology Fast 50: what is it? Deloitte Technology Fast 50 puts innovative scale-ups and promising start-ups in the spotlight. This ranking nominates companies with an exceptional growth performance and the winners are the drivers of future growth. The competition has two categories: Technology Fast 50 and Rising Star. The Fast 50 is the main […]
Cycling fun
Don’t agree with the current fuel prices? Then simply change pumps.
3 min leestijd
#1 You don’t have to spend money on fuel Let’s start with the most obvious advantage of the bicycle: its usage is free. You don’t have to fill up every month and spend fortunes on fuel, which means you’ll save a serious amount of money every month while cycling. The only thing your bike needs […]
Cycling stories
Saar swiftly sails through the busy city on her cargo bike
1 min leestijd
BFF in the city Saar and her husband have been using their ‘normal’ cargo bike to make relaxing bicycle rides for some time now. But pedalling with two small children in the cargo box… that was quite a job. Not much in the way of relaxation, in other words. One day, they saw a neighbour […]
Cycling stories
Peter <3 bicycle leasing: ‘My speed pedelec is beneficial for my health and my wallet!’
1 min leestijd
Instant fan Peter is convinced of the many advantages cycling to work offers: “It’s not just my health that benefits from it. It also saves me time and earns me an extra penny. Both are great perks!” Peter chose a speed pedelec because of its agility: you cover fewer kilometres on the internal roads, but […]
Cycling stories
Future mommy Lucy cycles smoothly through her pregnancy
1 min leestijd
Enchanting places in the city Lucy only sees practical advantages in going to work with her lease bike: no traffic jams, less time on the road and no trouble finding a parking space. Even now that she is pregnant, she still cycles to work on her trusted bicycle. On the weekends, she uses her bike […]
Cycling stories
Not even an injury can keep Peggy from biking to work
1 min leestijd
Avoiding traffic jams ‘Sporty spice’ Peggy used to run and do gymnastics, but today she prefers to get on her bicycle. She often takes her children on relaxing bike rides – or cycles with them to school. “Thanks to bicycle leasing, I opted for a speed pedelec. Now I can easily keep up with my […]
Cycling stories
Marcin takes his trendy racing bike on a new adventure every week
1 min leestijd
Speed lover Marcin used to do motocross. After a bad fall and subsequent rehabilitation, he was no longer able to continue doing so. Fortunately, Marcin did not throw in the towel – and he started looking for a new hobby. At first, he tried out off-road cycling, but this wasn’t exactly his cup of tea: […]
Cycling stories
Sandra uses her lease bike annually to climb the Mont Ventoux
1 min leestijd
Once upon a time… in France Sandra has always been athletic, but with two small children, it isn’t easy to hop on that racing bike regularly. A new lease bike and a trip to the South of France changed all that: when she met her friend there, they decided to climb the Mont Ventoux together. […]
Cycling fun
The six biggest advantages of cycling to work
2 min leestijd
1. Cycling is healthy We all know that cycling is good for you. Whether you choose a trendy racing bike or a practical cargo bike, cycling helps to keep you in shape. Regularly jumping on that bike will not only give you rock-solid buttocks, it will also improve your sleep pattern. And the good news: […]
Cycling stories
A flourishing cycling culture at BOSS paints in Waregem
2 min leestijd
“Test that bicycle” Before 2015, BOSS paints didn’t do that much around bicycle mobility. A bicycle allowance and free bicycle maintenance twice a year for those who cycled to work at least one day a week. A test event brought change. The employees tested a bicycle for 3 weeks. What turned out? The interest was […]
Cycling stories
Economical cycling at the municipality of Destelbergen
2 min leestijd
“We preferred not to wait for the new legislation and offer our employees bicycle leasing via o2o earlier. At the start-up a few months ago, there was still no tax advantage for the local authorities. As a solution, we contribute 20 euros per month via the local authority. With 720 euros over the entire lease […]
Bicycle leasing
Should you take over or return your lease bike? Here’s how it works.
3 min leestijd
you may be wondering what happens to your bike after your lease contract expires? There is a myth that, as an employee, you end up paying twice for your lease bicycle. Once during your lease period, then when it comes to taking over your bike. In this blog post, we hope to dispel this myth, showing that purchasing your bike is not in any way compulsory.
Cycling stories
The secret to happily arriving at the office? Franky spills the tea…
1 min leestijd
Tired, but satisfied Franky is an avid cyclist. He cycles to and from work every day, spins twice a week and even on the weekends you will find him on his trusted bike, looking for beautiful places to discover. The electric bike is his perfect ally: “You get to your destination faster, without having to […]
Mobility
With a bicycle allowance, the lease amount for your company bicycle is quickly recovered
1 min leestijd
A lease bicycle through your work, accessible for everyone Following a survey among 2,000 working Belgians, Acerta and the research bureau Indiville establish that the bicycle is rapidly gaining ground in commuter traffic. The results show that 28 per cent of Belgians are interested in leasing a bicycle through their employer. For 49 per […]
Cycling fun
The advantages of bicycle leasing at a glance
2 min leestijd
Advantage 1: the more you cycle, the better for your health Taking your bike for going to work regularly, is the easiest way for having a sound work-out session. According to a TNO-report, cycling on a regular basis increases your fitness by 13% and helps burning calories. Cycling also reduces the risk of getting cardiovascular […]
Bicycle leasing
The tax benefits of bicycle leasing at a glance
2 min leestijd
Bicycle leasing, that’s fiscally advantageous Bicycle leasing is not about one specific tax benefit. The government provides a diverse range of measures, so that companies can encourage their employees in many different ways to cycle to work more often. Here we go… 1. Benefit in kind Let’s start with the Benefit in Kind (BiK). You […]
Bicycle leasing
Vaigo & o2o company bike lease: Bike lease from one mobility portal
2 min leestijd
Brand new o2o partner Vaigo connects all mobility providers with your business mobility, payroll and HR processes. And within this wide range of flexible mobility options, o2o bike leasing could not be missing. Read more...
Cycling stories
Bicycle leasing for Brussels Airport employees
1 min leestijd
Why did Brussels Airport Company choose for o2o? “For more than two years already, Brussels Airport Company’s employees can choose for bicycle leasing,” says Hannelies Slabbynck. “But the actual start of the project was in 2017, when during three consecutive months we had organised a pilot project on alternative mobility. During that period our employees […]
Cycling fun
My leased bicycle on cycle maintenance: how much will it cost me?
4 min leestijd
The o2o service budget: bicycle maintenance for your leased bike! Who thinks bicycle leasing, immediately thinks about his or her dream bike. And rightfully so, because without bicycle no bicycle leasing of course. But a leased bike is much more that that: think of insurance, breakdown assistance and the service budget needed for maintaining the […]
Cycling fun
Films about cycling : 5 Belgian films for cycling fanatics
1 min leestijd
Especially for you, o2o made a selection of 5 Belgian films about cycling, in our mind the best way to come back to strength. So lean back, relax and enjoy a well-earned break.
Cycling stories
Bicycle leasing popular in AG Insurance cafetaria plan
2 min leestijd
“The interest is overwhelming! Not only our own personnel department, but also our employees and the unions were truly interested. Offering a company bicycle via the cafetaria plan was really the right choice we’ve made”. Aline Tignon and Magali Bogaert explain why starting-up a bicycle leasing was the logical step to take for AG Insurance.
Cycling fun, Mobility
Safety on the speed pedelec: avoid accidents among your employees.
2 min leestijd
Tips to avoid accidents among your employees. You are never alone on the road, certainly not when you are on your way to or coming back from your work every morning or evening. Therefore it is important to urge your employees to drive safely with a speed pedelec and so avoid accidents in your company. With […]
Cycling stories
Evaluation after one year of bicycle leasing at Graphius
1 min leestijd
What preceded Graphius counts 320 collaborators and is the largest printing firm of the country. The company realised quite a number of take-overs which led to certain organisational changes. “We had been playing with the idea of a bicycle leasing project for our collaborators for quite a while, but it took until 2018 before the […]
Bicycle leasing
Four good reasons to work on a bicycle policy
3 min leestijd
Cycling is 'in'. Tempted surfing on this fresh wave as an employer? Then get started working on a sound cycling policy. To the benefit of your organisation, your employees and the environment.
Cycling stories
Company bikes warmly welcomed by Barry Callebaut employees
2 min leestijd
In 2018, Barry Callebaut decided to introduce a cycling plan, supported by his conviction that an employee delivers a better job when working in a sound environment. Since the plan’s implementation, some 20% of its employees lease a company bike.
Cycling fun
How to get most out of your e-bike’s battery
1 min leestijd
Cycling around on an e-bike? Learn hereunder how to get most out of your battery!
