The 1878 Club: join the future of cycling
A tradition of change since 1878
When 80 passionate cyclists gathered in Harrogate on 5 August 1878, they couldn’t have imagined the impact their new Bicycle Touring Club would have over the next century and beyond. From securing cyclists’ legal rights to use roads to campaigning for nationwide cycling infrastructure, we’ve been at the forefront of making the UK better for cyclists.
Be part of the future of cycling
The 1878 Club recognises donors who make a transformative commitment to our work with a gift of £1,878 annually (or £156.50 monthly). Your gift will ensure that our work to promote the benefits of cycling, including our campaigns and policy work that shapes cycling at the highest levels, will continue for the future.
Your impact as an 1878 Club member
Your invaluable support today will help us fund areas of work such as:
- £20,000 could fund comprehensive research reports and parliamentary engagement to influence policymakers
- £6,000 brings attention-grabbing public projections to city centres
- £2,500 conducts surveys that create compelling evidence for campaigns and gathers important data on the issues facing today’s cyclists or would-be cyclists
- £1,878 could help us make the case for more cycle lanes and safer roads to more politicians
With the support of a growing 1878 Club community we can ensure that cycling is at the forefront of political agendas, and create happier, healthier and greener communities now and for future generations.
Research papers we commissioned in 2024 have already established crucial relationships with decision-makers and gained commitments from the Labour government. You can browse the reports here:
Just imagine what we can achieve together with your support
Join the 1878 club community
As a member of the 1878 Club, you’ll receive:
- Private briefings with our expert staff
- Invitations to exclusive events with fellow cycling advocates
- Regular ‘snack-sized stats’ and a printed copy of our annual impact report detailing how your contribution is making a difference
- The opportunity to shape the future of the 1878 Club alongside our expert staff
- A dedicated Cycling UK contact
From road rights to climate action
Just as our founders fought to establish cyclists’ right to use roads, today we’re advocating for cycling as a solution to the UK’s most pressing challenges. Your support doesn’t just honour our history – it shapes our future creating happier, healthier and greener lives through cycling.
Become an 1878 Club member today
You can join online or contact [email protected] to join the 1878 Club and become part of the future of cycling.