EMPLOYEES at a Swindon-based recycling and waste management firm are trading four wheels for two in a bid to raise money for a good cause.

A team from The Hills Group, which is based in Shrivenham Road, is gearing up for National Cycle to Work Day.

The day, which is set to roll tomorrow, will see employees at the firm heading to work on two wheels.

Chief executive Mike Hill said the firm was supporting everyone who wished to take up the challenge and cycle to work.

Mr Hill said: “Cycling to work is becoming more and more popular for employees within The Hills Group and we are delighted to be supporting Cycle to Work Day.

"The numbers of our employees who are taking to two wheels to get to work is steadily increasing and we have supported this by installing shower facilities and more bike storage at our Swindon offices.

“We also encourage employees to take advantage of the Government’s incentive scheme which offers savings of up to 42 per cent off new bikes and accessories where the primary use is for commuting to work.”

Cycle to Work Day is a national event that encourages everyone to cycle to work for at least one day and has the aim of getting a million people to regularly commute to work by bicycle by 2021.

It is supported by groups including British Cycling, Sustrans, The London Cycling Campaign, Cyclescheme, the Bicycle Association, The Cycling Charity (the CTC), Cycle Nation and Start (BiTC).

For more details, log on to www.cycletoworkday.org