My ride. Our right
We believe cycling should feel liberating, not intimidating. But sadly, that’s not the case for everyone.
Women make half as many trips by bike as men, and are more likely to be put off cycling by a fear of busy traffic.
Women shouldn’t feel forced to choose between a busy road and a dark isolated path. There should be a route that feels safe and welcoming.
This isn’t just about transport - it’s about equality, opportunity and giving more people the freedom to ride.
Because when we make cycling safer for women, we make it safer for everyone.
Make our roads feel safer for cycling
Most people still don't understand the changes to the Highway Code to make roads safer for cycling and walking.
This month marks four years since the changes. It's time to fix that.
Thanks to people like you writing to your MPs, they are starting to put pressure on the government to properly communicate the new Highway Code to the public. Will you add your voice?
Donate today and give more women the freedom to cycle
Too many women are missing out on the freedom that cycling should bring. Right now, 9 in 10 women feel afraid to cycle in towns and cities, and that needs to change.
Your support can help make a real difference. By donating today, you’ll help us campaign for safer streets, better cycling infrastructure and a future where everyone can ride with freedom and confidence.
I’ve never really felt a huge amount of misogyny off my bike, but I felt an enormous aggression while I’ve been on my bike. I think it’s shocking and quite weird. I think a lot of my friends, my female friends, don’t cycle. They don’t want to be shouted at or judged as mothers to have their kids onboard on the road
The problem
- Many women are missing out on the freedom that cycling can bring.
- 9 in 10 women are afraid of cycling in towns and cities.
- The gender gap around perceptions of safety has grown, and women are being left behind.
- 58% of women still think their cycle journeys are limited by safety concerns and a lack of suitable infrastructure.
What needs to change?
- We need better networks of direct routes separated from traffic.
- We need to listen to women’s voices around the planning and design of routes, to make sure they work for them.
- We need better promotion of the new Highway Code, to foster more respect on our roads.
- Small things can make a big difference to women’s perceptions of safety – like improving lighting, reducing speed limits, and making sure cycle parking is in a good visible location.
‘My ride. Our right’ is kindly supported by Cycle SOS
