Employers invest in fit employees – and why Wheel-Being makes the difference
At a time when workloads are increasing, talent is scarce and absenteeism costs continue to rise, one thing is becoming increasingly clear to organizations: vital employees are not a luxury but a strategic necessityCompanies that invest in health, energy, and sustainable employability demonstrably perform better. They are more productive, more innovative, and more attractive as employers.
In practice, however, it proves difficult to truly get employees moving. Traditional vitality campaigns often fail; gym memberships are unused, fruit baskets only motivate for a short time, and individual workshops yield little lasting behavioral change.
Wheel-Being breaks that pattern. This cycling and vitality program makes exercise fun, achievable, and social—and that's exactly why it works.
Cycling as a motor for vitality, team spirit and sustainable employability
Cycling is one of the most effective and accessible ways to improve health. It reduces stress, strengthens the immune system, increases mental clarity, and is proven to reduce absenteeism. Moreover, it fits seamlessly into a future-oriented HR policy thanks to its link with sustainable mobility.
With Wheel-Being, employers can structurally focus on:
- Less absenteeism due to illness
- More energy and mental fitness
- Stronger team spirit
- More attractive employers
- Sustainable mobility and CO₂ reduction
By putting cycling centrally, vitality becomes tangible, measurable and above all: fun.
Wheel-Being: a complete approach for every organization
It Wheel-Being program is based on the proven "Fit through Cycling" blueprint: an integrated approach that encourages employees to cycle in various ways – both for commuting and for sport. Each employer can choose modules and scale the program to their own needs.
1. Facilities that make movement logical
- Covered and secure bicycle shed
- Showers, changing rooms and lockers
- Charging points for e-bikes
- Lease bicycle scheme (including racing bike, MTB or gravel bike)
- Maintenance plan + mini workshop
2. Promote commuting by bicycle
- 30-day cycling challenge
- Personal route analysis
- Road safety workshops
- Reward system via points or extra days off
- Gamification via Strava or company apps
3. Sporty cycling for all levels
- Company cycling groups (quiet, sporty, ambitious)
- MTB and gravel rides
- Clinics and technique training
- Participation in major tours as a company team
- Internal Strava community + monthly challenges
4. Strengthen vitality & mental health
- Lunch & Learn: “Cycling for your brain”
- Mindful rides and recovery rides
- Lifestyle coaching and health tests
- Routes to 50 km, 100 km or sporting goal
5. Culture & communication that inspires
- Campaigns: “Every kilometer counts”, “Cycling makes you sharp”
- Management that participates as a role model
- Employee success stories on the intranet
- Company competitions between teams
Wheel-Being makes vitality not a mandatory task, but a shared experience that energizes the entire company.
An investment that pays for itself twice over
Various analyses show that every euro invested in preventive vitality €2.70 to €4.80 delivers. This is due to lower absenteeism costs, higher engagement, and an increase in productivity and retention.
A realistic investment for a modular Wheel-Being program:
€300 – €600 per employee per year.
The average savings due to absenteeism reduction:
87% to 275% ROI – even for smaller companies.
For large organizations, the absolute savings are enormous, with additional benefits such as a strong employer brand, sustainable mobility and closer-knit teams.
Why Wheel-Being is a perfect fit for modern employers
Companies that focus on health, job satisfaction, and sustainable mobility strengthen their appeal to talent. They also build resilient teams that perform better, have fewer absences, and remain employable longer.
Wheel-Being makes this feasible for any type of organization: from SMEs to multinationals. It's scalable, measurable, inspiring, and accessible to everyone – from novice cyclists to dedicated athletes.
Turn vitality into strength. Make cycling a culture. Make your organization a fitter company.
Cyclosportive Travel helps employers to actually get employees moving. Wheel-Being gives organizations control over vitality – and employees the energy to grow.
