Cycling can have a positive effect on employee health and well-being. The reason for this is that it constitutes employee movement and exercise. The most impactful benefits include: 

01: Cycling improves physical health 

Exercise like cycling has been proven to be really good for health and wellbeing[1,2,3,4]. In fact, a study has shown that exercise reduces the risk of serious diseases and limits its severity [2]. Even small increases in activity, such as using an e-bike, yield significant health improvements [3], making it an ideal starting point for individuals to improve their health. 

02: Cycling boosts cognitive function 

Research confirms that regular cycling enhances cognitive abilities [5], including memory, learning speed, critical thinking, attention span, and problem-solving skills [6]. Spending time outdoors while cycling further amplifies these benefits. A study comparing regular cyclists, e-bike users, and non-cyclists found significant cognitive improvements in both cycling groups, with slightly greater effects observed in the e-bike group over just 8 weeks [7]. 

03: Cycling enhances wellbeing 

Research confirms that regular cycling enhances well-being, improving mood, resilience, stress management, and coping abilities for employees [8]. Well-being encompasses physical vitality, mental acuity, and social satisfaction, extending beyond mere health [9]. Especially, as cycling is performed outdoors, it may further boost mental well-being by reducing stress and fostering positive emotions [10]. 

Benefits of an e-bike fleet to employers 

The implications of the research suggest that companies can boost their employee well-being and cognitive functionality by incentivising bicycle mobility. The benefits include: 

• Less sick days 
• Less time lost in traffic (since e-bikes are faster in an urban context) 
• Fewer car trips and thus less emissions 
• More resilient workforce 
• Better general well-being at the company, leading to higher morale, less stress, and higher job satisfaction 

How Urban Connect can help 

Urban Connect’s vision is to enable sustainable commuting. Our multimodal corporate mobility platform offers e-bike and regular bike fleets as a mobility-as-a-service offering. Companies get an all-inclusive service packaging that includes the e-bikes, their financing, regular maintenance, insurance, an award-winning reservation app, data-driven backend management and a fantastic user experience! Multiple bluechip companies like Google, Hilti, Roche and many others already offer their employees access to a smart e-bike fleet.  

An e-bike fleet encourages employees to cycle and exercise more – which benefits their physical health, cognitive functionality, and general well-being. Book a demo with us to learn more about Urban Connect’s offering! 

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