About us

Bristol Cycling Campaign is for all those who want to see a future where cycling in Bristol and the surrounding areas is so easy that everyone does it – our communities will be happier, healthier, and greener.

We are a membership group entirely run by volunteers and supporters (Constitution). We work to create a vibrant and inclusive cycling culture, putting forward positive policy ideas and pressing for investment.

Together we set the agenda through our cycling manifesto and campaigns; influence through partnerships, networking, representation and lobbying; and provide a strong voice for everyone who wants to cycle.

Whenever you ride your bike you help make cycling a normal, everyday activity. You can also help in lots of other ways and add your voice to over three thousand other supporters.

Join as a member
Subscribe to our email newsletter (you can see previous newsletters here).
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to share the word
Come along to a Monthly Meetup
Participate in our forums
Join one of our action groups, on infrastructure, road justice and more.

Recent posts about BCyC (click for full list)

Bristol Cycling 2021 survey - how can we double cycling rates?
We've opened our 2021 survey to find out what barriers there are to people cycling in the city and what can be done to help remove these barriers. We would really appreciate your support in sharing this survey far and wide via your newsletters and social media, especially with groups which may not currently cycle. The survey is open until 30th November. The survey link is available here: https://bit.ly/BristolCyclingSurvey2021 You can find out what we…
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Can you help Bristol Cycling become a registered charity?
Bristol Cycling Campaign is a voluntary organisation working to make Bristol a great city for cycling. We have been active for over 40 years but have never made the jump to become a registered charity (read more about us here). We are looking someone who can help take us through the process in 2022. We are open to a pro-bono offer from a legal firm, expert advice on a voluntary basis or paying the right…
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Bristol Cycling Campaign outline 2021 priorities
After a lively and extremely busy start to 2021, we are pleased to outline our priorities for the year. It is going to be an exciting year for cycling in Bristol with mayoral and council elections, infrastructure improvements and the increasing recognition of cycling as a valuable mode of transport. The new year saw the election of Toby Wells and Tom Swithinbank as new chairs of Bristol Cycling Campaign. Together we decided it was time…
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Bristol Cycling Campaign celebrates record-breaking year
The UK has seen a huge surge of interest in cycling in 2020 and Bristol has certainly been no exception. It has been fantastic to see so many more people travelling around the city by bike. Bristol Cycling Campaign (BCyC) has also had more support than ever from Bristolians keen to see cycling infrastructure improve in the city. Our annual review on 26th Nov 2020 was a chance to pause, take a breath, look back…
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Annual Review and General Meeting 7pm 26th November 2020
We're holding our covid safe Virtual Annual General Meeting on Thursday 26th November 2020 at 7pm - 8pm. A lot has happened in the year since our 2019 AGM, photo right; a global pandemic has changed lives, killed ten of thousands nationally and a million around the globe. Has it changed people's world view and their priorities in life? Certainly lockdown saw a massive surge in numbers cycling as well as strangely silent roads, big air…
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What we learned from our 2020 supporter survey
In May 2020 we ran a survey of our supporters. We also reached out to those who knew little about us. We wanted to find out what people think about cycling in Bristol. And what they think about Bristol Cycling Campaign (BCyC). We had 736 responses. 46% were female, 51% male and 3% others. 250 were BCyC members or supporters, while 217 had never heard of BCyC before completing the survey. Overall people feel Bristol…
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Bristol Cycling Campaign Supporter Survey 2020
UPDATE: The survey is now closed – we would like to thank the hundreds of people who took part. We will be publishing the results in the next few weeks What do you think about cycling in Bristol? What do you think about Bristol Cycling Campaign? Do the Survey! Please help us become a more effective voice for cycling in Bristol by understanding these questions. Our 2020 Supporter Survey should take 9-10 minutes to complete. AND you…
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Cycling Campaign and coronavirus
While all face-to-face Campaign meetings are postponed until further notice you can still get involved in our Forums, Twitter, Facebook or simply just contact us. We are looking into hosting online meetings (such as Skype or Zoom) - let us know if you are interested. For most people cycling will continue to be the healthiest way to get about. There’s some helpful info at https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/coronavirus-qa-it-safe-cycle but if you’re ill you’re not going anywhere fast – get well…
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From 1992 to 2013 Bristol Cyclist was our membership magazine (click for full list)

Bristol Cyclist magazine No.83 Winter 2013
No.83 Winter 2013 Cyclenation Bristol Conference Inexpensive Bike Locks Brompton Hire at Station Bristol to Bordeaux Ride Our Cycling Mayor Inner Loop Cycleway proposal Brizzle Cycletopial Pages 1-5 Pages 6-15
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Bristol Cyclist magazine No.82 Autumn 2012
Bristol_Cyclist_82_2012_Autumn Cyclenation Conference Special Mayoral Hustings Every Bike in Bristol Cycle Festival Photo Gallery Caption Competition Cycling City Campaign Review
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Bristol Cyclist magazine No.81 Summer 2012
Bristol_Cyclist_81_2012_Summer Cycling Cultures Can Bikes and Buses Get On? Pedal Power Transport Cycling City Parking Success? Bespoked Bristol Ultimate Folding Off-roader
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Bristol Cyclist magazine No.80 2012 Spring
Bristol Cyclist 80 2012 Summer Bus Rapid Transit Threat to Cyclists Whiteladies Road (Greater Bristol Bus Network) Your Position on the Road Railway Path in Paint Cycling and Children Playing Out - reclaiming our streets Cost of Bike Ownership
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Bristol Cyclist magazine No.79 2011 Autumn
Bristol Cyclist 79 2011 Autumn Bristol Cycle Festival Bike Trains Cycling City Survey Star Members Cyclenation Conference Naked Bike Ride 20th Anniversary Meeting Cycle Lanes - To use or not to use...?
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Bristol Cyclist magazine No.78 Spring 2011
Bristol_Cyclist_78_2011_Spring Bicycle Parking Battle of the Bollards Cycling with Children How to wear a Helmet and more
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Bristol Cyclist magazine No.77 Autumn 2010
Bristol Cyclist 77 2010 Autumn Bristol Cycle Carnival report & pics Greater Bristol Cycling Strategy - from Cycling City Stakeholder group Coast to coast on one wheel Is your bicycle a vehicle? BCyC membership survey When you're called a #&£%! Winter rides
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Bristol Cyclist magazine No.76 Summer 2010
Bristol_Cyclist_76_2010_Summer Cycling with kids Chris Hutt remembered Bromptons across Italy Solve the cycling mystery Assertive cycling Bristol Cycle festival
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Bristol Cyclist magazine No.75 Spring 2010
Bristol_Cyclist_75_2010_Spring Special Needs Special Bristol Blue Wave New straplines Stop the pot! Big Spring Ride Cycle trains News Rides Events
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Bristol Cyclist magazine No.74 Winter 2009
Bristol_Cyclist_74_2009_Winter 20mph pilot report Cycling City news Bikes in Shanghai Hill climb special Riding tips Campaigns Rides Events
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