The Big Bike Revival is a national programme that supports adults to build the skills, confidence, and motivation to cycle more often. Established in 2014, it is designed to help people overcome practical and personal barriers that stop them cycling. The programme guide provides a comprehensive overview, the essentials are:
Events aim to enable cycling, by presenting it as a practical, normal, and achievable way to travel locally, whether for work, errands, or family life.
Adults are supported to begin cycling, return after a long break, or cycle more often as part of everyday life. When accompanied by a participating adult, children can join family activities, ideally at a ratio of one child per adult.
Based on the FIX-LEARN-RIDE model event types are; basic repairs to make cycles safe and useable; teaching essential maintenance skills and learn to ride sessions; short local rides on quiet pathways, for participant to practise skills, build confidence and learn route planning
Community embedded partners that include volunteer-led groups, social enterprises and not-for-profit organisations.
Up to £3,500 per application is available.
From 03 April 2026 to 30 October 2026.
From 27 February 2026 until 01 June 2026. Depending on capacity they may close earlier.
Take time to familiarise yourself with the programme, what is expected of you and the level of commitment you must agree to. To speed up the process, follow these 3 steps before you fill in the grant application form.
You’ll find comprehensive details and information about the programme, who it is for, delivery requirements, partner expectations, support available and a wealth of resources:
The FAQs page, where answers to the most common questions are provided on
Before applying, you must contact your local officer to discuss plans and availability of regional funding. Officers are there to help, missing this will delay the process.
Tick all the following items before you begin.