Cycle Advocacy Network resources

The Cycle Advocacy Network is here to support you to speak up for cycling. Join us in our mission to inspire millions more people to experience the joy of cycling. From promoting its benefits to decision-makers to liaising with the local media, there are countless ways to get involved and these resources will aid you to do this

Cycling UK's Campaigning Handbook

This is our easily digestible introduction to effective local campaigning. Read it as you start out, and then treat it as a reference guide - dip in again as you feel the need.

Community engagement

A group of school children cycle along a country park path together
How to organise a bike bus How to organise a bike bus View
How to organise a campaign stunt How to organise a campaign stunt View
How to convert schools to cycling How to convert schools to cycling View
Setting up a cycling group a work
How to set up a cycling group at work How to set up a cycling group at work View

Plan a project

 How to write a campaign advocacy plan How to write a campaign advocacy plan View
How to set up and plan a new campaign How to set up and plan a new campaign View

Engage councils, officers and elected representatives

 How to meet effectively with your elected representative How to meet effectively with your elected representative View
How to petition your local council How to petition your local council View
Guide to making Freedom of Information requests Guide to making Freedom of Information requests View
Taking your election candidate on a bike ride Taking your election candidate on a bike ride View

Media

 How to write a letter to your local paper about cycling How to write a letter to your local paper about cycling View
How to promote your messages on social media How to promote your messages on social media View
Media advice for cycle campaigners Media advice for cycle campaigners View

Getting technical

 Making the planning system work for cycle campaigners Making the planning system work for cycle campaigners View
How to claim an unrecorded public right of way How to claim an unrecorded public right of way View
How to get involved with your Local Access Forum, and why How to get involved with your Local Access Forum, and why View
Why and how do roads need to be better maintained for cyclists? Why and how do roads need to be better maintained for cyclists? View

Offroad

 Campaigning on off-road issues Campaigning on off-road issues View
How to claim an unrecorded public right of way How to claim an unrecorded public right of way View
How to get involved with your Local Access Forum, and why How to get involved with your Local Access Forum, and why View

Election time

 Taking your election candidate on a bike ride Taking your election candidate on a bike ride View
How to host a hustings How to host a hustings View

Cycling UK’s views and briefings

We have produced a range of accessible briefings that outline Cycling UK's formal views on the issues that matter. They comprise quick key facts and more detailed arguments and background information.  

 Briefings Briefings View

Working with others

If there don’t seem to be many other cycling campaigners in your area it’s worth remembering that many other people and organisations have overlapping interests and goals, without thinking of themselves as cycling campaigners!

There will be people passionate about environmental issues, pedestrian access and safety, road safety, disability and inclusive access, air quality and parents concerned about safe to school – to name just a few.

The following list of organisations is far from definitive, and we may not be able to align ourselves with every single issue they campaign on, but they may also support local campaigning and activity in your area.