Bike leasing without a headwind? That's where you need to be with Joule. Put together a leasing package tailored to your organization and we'll do the rest.
From tax benefits to a healthier workforce, with Joule as your bike leasing partner, your company is firmly in the saddle.
Bike leasing? A win-win for everyone.
Joule is an expert on cycling culture.
Track your entire bike fleet in our dashboard.
With terms ranging from 12 to 48 months, you choose flexibility.
From application to administration, bike fleet management has never been easier.
Calculate your leasing costs quickly and accurately with our calculator. That way, you'll also immediately see the best options for your team.
Our tool integrates with your social secretariat for smooth administration and up-to-date info on tax benefits. Discover our partners here.
Manage bicycle requests and inspections without additional administrative effort.
Our dashboard gives you visibility into the use and maintenance of your entire bike fleet.
Cycling leads to happy and healthy employees. Our cycling philosophy has already been tested at hundreds of companies.
Our goal is ambitious but achievable: at least one-fifth of your employees we want to get on bikes.
From informative sessions to test days, we organize actions that turn everyone into bicycle enthusiasts.
Once up and running, we keep the cycling culture going in your company with ongoing support and promotions.
Choose the leasing plan that suits you or your business
Choose the leasing plan that suits you or your business
Joule turns every customer into a cycling enthusiast. Discover their story here.
Joke de Mol
Personnel Manager
Expert RH
Joke de Mol
Personnel Manager
The organization purchases bicycles, or intervenes in a group purchase for the staff. You can also choose a maintenance contract.
With bicycle leasing, you rent the bicycle. Joule remains the owner of your bike. With a purchase, on the other hand, you fully own the bike.
Unfortunately, no. A bicycle lease through Joule is only possible for companies, self-employed people or government organizations.
We list the main benefits briefly:
No. At Joule, every company is welcome, regardless of the number of employees. Even as a freelancer without employees, you can come to us.
Joule is a cycling partner for companies, independent workers and governments. Our mission is to get as many people as possible on their bikes. We take charge of the entire process of your bike plan, from concept to maintenance. We distribute more than 30 brands and have our own mechanics who deliver, maintain and repair the bikes. Minimum effort for maximum biking fun!
There are three options if the employee leaves the company during the term of the lease:
However, the employer is free to limit or expand these options.
The reimbursement applies only to travel from home to work and not to professional travel. Professional travel is regarded as a cost for the employer. The employee and employer mutually determine which is the best and safest route.
If the employee regularly commutes by bike, the cost of the bike lease is exempt from social security contributions and tax. And the employer doesn't pay any employer contributions on the bike lease. If the bike is booked as an expense, it is also 100% tax deductible. Consult your payroll service provider and/or tax advisor for more information.
At Joule you can lease ànd purchase bikes. If an employer buys a bike for his employee and the employee uses the bike regularly to commute, the same (para)fiscal benefits apply.
The lease agreement (or rental agreement) is made between Joule and the employer. The employer can then include the main rights and obligations of the lease in a bike policy. This is internal company document, similar to the employment regulations. In addition, when the bicycle is issued, an appendix to the employment contract must be signed by the employer and the employee, stating how the cost will be passed on to the employee and what happens in the event of early termination of their contract.
A bike policy (or bike regulations) is a document that establishes the rights and obligations of employer and employees with respect to bicycles. The approval of a bike policy is usually done the same way as the employment regulations. Therefore, the signature of individual employees is not required.
As an employer, you are completely free to determine what portion of the cost of the bike lease you will contribute:
The cost of the bike lease is deducted from the employee's salary. Depending on the collective labor agreement, this can be done through one or more gross salary components (e.g. gross salary, end-of-year bonus or bonus). Since bike leasing is exempt from employer contributions, a budget is calculated with the total wage cost including employer contributions. The cost of the bike lease is deducted from that budget.
Bike leasing is exempt from employer contributions and as an employee you do not have to pay any social security or income tax. As a result, the net impact on the employee's salary can be up to 40% lower than the effective cost of the bicycle.
Be aware: The (para)fiscal benefits only apply if the employee regularly uses the bicycle for commuting.
In some sectors, salary exchange is not possible (see next question).
There is no benefit in kind and therefore no tax if the bicycle is used regularly for commuting. We recommend that put this in your bike policy and that a declaration of honor is also requested from the employees. For example, you can stipulate that the employee must use the bicycle for 20% of the home to work trips.
Yes, it's possible. Except if the salary would drop below the wage scale (after deduction of the lease cost), or if the sectoral collective agreement doesn't allow it. The calculation is similar to the calculation of the gross salary.
The bicycle allowance is an expense allowance for employees for the commuting distance traveled by bicycle. This reimbursement is exempt from taxes and social security contributions up to 0.27€ per kilometer. Your employee then receives an allowance per kilometer traveled by bicycle. The bicycle allowance can be cumulated with the benefit of the lease bicycle.
Based on a collective bargaining agreement in the National Labor Council (NAR), since May 1, it is mandatory for all employers in the private sector to give a bicycle allowance of 0.27€ to all employees who commute to work by bicycle. Nothing will change for employers who were already (compulsorily) providing a bicycle allowance.
You can check out our entire collection on our (online) shop. In addition, we will visit you at work for test days or you can test the bike. Do you have questions about the bicycle? Chat with one of our employees, book a consultation session via the website or send us an email!
In addition to the wide range that Joule itself offers (be sure to check out our product site), you can visit your local bike store.
At Joule you can lease ànd purchase bikes. If an employer buys a bike for his employee and the employee uses the bike regularly to commute, the same (para)fiscal benefits apply.
At Joule, you can choose between two maintenance packages for leased bikes:
Be sure to check out our full range on the online portal. You'll find these brands, among others: Gazelle, Koga, Oxford, Batavus, QWIC, Larry vs. Harry (Bullit), Urban Arrow Cargo, Tern, Achielle, Canyon, Cowboy, Takashi, Dahon, Velo de Ville, Venturelli, Carla cargo,...
Our mechanics visit you at work or at home for delivery, maintenance or repairs. During the maintenance you can continue to work in peace. Our mechanics ensure that your bike rides smoothly again.
For an urgent repair we try to come by within 2 working days. If the repair is not urgent (the bike is still running), we will come by within 2 weeks.
Yes, our mobile teams travel around the country to repair your leased bike at your place of work. Joule not only has its own technical team but also a partner network of approved freelancers who come by for urgent repairs. The partner network meets the Joule quality standards and has the knowledge and spare parts to keep your bike in optimal condition.
With pickup services, you visit your local bike store and request a quote for your favorite bike and accessories.
Annual maintenance, comprehensive damage and theft insurance, a breakdown service subscription and a repair service.
With damage and theft insurance you are covered in case of damage due to vandalism, a fall, a collision, and (attempted) theft. If the insurance file is approved, only an insurance excess will be charged. Check whether you have an AG Insurance or AEDES package.
The annual maintenance of a bike will result in fewer problems, and therefore fewer repairs. Maintenance involves the performance of services with the goal of preventing wear and tear and repairs:
If you have a breakdown on the road (even a flat tire) you can call for roadside assistance. This also applies in case of (attempted) theft or an accident . You benefit from assistance:
These are interventions exclusive to annual maintenance or an insurance file following damage or theft. For example, for a flat tire or a loose fender.
You can reach Joule at +3250892689. The line is available every working day from 09h00-18h00. The breakdown service is available 24/7. We will put you through via these shortcuts:
The agreements are established in the so called bicycle policy between your employer and employee. Usually there are 3 options:
At the end of the lease period, Joule will pick up the bicycle. Optionally, the cyclist can purchase the bike at market price.
Joule breaks down the bike plan into three major phases: START, ACTIVATION, and CONTINUATION. In each of these phases, Joule guides the client towards the best bike plan.
In the start-up phase, we work with the organization to establish the fundamentals of your cycling plan. In this phase, we discuss:
In this phase, we try to get everyone excited. Joule's Customer Success Managers work on the bike file and organize activities to support the cycling experience:
Joule schedules deliveries, maintenance and repairs. You can reach us offline or online.
