The International Children’s Cycling Manifesto is a global call to action for cities, governments, and organisations to commit to creating safer, healthier, and more inclusive urban environments for children through cycling. With endorsements from high-profile cities and key players in the field, the manifesto serves as both a communication tool and a growing movement to inspire change.
By forming partnerships with organisations on local and global levels, the manifesto encourages public commitments and coordinated action to prioritise children’s mobility. We also call on governments, foundations, and industry leaders to support this vision and help secure a future where every child can safely and freely cycle.
Explore how you can join this movement, endorse the manifesto, and support the push for child-friendly cities across the globe.
BYCS is an Amsterdam-based global NGO supporting community-led urban change through cycling.
We believe that a 200 year-old invention is a fundamental enabler of human progress and planetary regeneration.
It is one of the simplest solutions to some of the world’s most complex urban challenges.
ACTIVE PROGRAMMES, FROM BICYCLE HEROES TO BICYCLE BIENNALES.
COUNTRIES IMPLICATED IN BYCS ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMES
CIVIL SOCIETY REPRESENTATIVES CONNECTED AND COLLABORATING
LIVE PROJECTS
Bicycle Heroes
Youth Voices for Active Mobility is an engagement programme that expands upon our work with children in the Netherlands to Dublin, Rome & Lisbon, empowering children to be heard in city-making processes.
SOFT FACTORS
Strengthening the Human Infrastructure of Cycling is a research project examining soft strategies for inclusive uptake of cycling. It highlights good practices from cities and advocacy groups, and provides 6 key recommendations for policy.
MOBILITIES OF CARE
Increasing access to cycling mobilities of care is an international project, supported by the Bernard van Leer Foundation, running a global survey and pilot projects in Bengaluru, Istanbul, and Mexico City.
THE BICYCLE MAYOR NETWORK
BYCS manages and coordinate the Bicycle Mayor Network, a global community of advocates and activists pushing forward their local cycling agendas. As the human face and voice of cycling advocacy in their cities, we amplify their work and facilitate knowledge sharing, working together towards a common vision of the future of mobility that is sustainable, active and inclusive.
Learn more about the impact of the Bicycle Mayor Network, Youth Bicycle Mayors and the supporting Bicycle Citizens Network.
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Bridging the Gap Between Health and Mobility for Children
Establishing healthy physical activity habits like cycling during childhood is not just beneficial, it’s essential. Research shows that active children are more likely to maintain a healthy lifestyle into adulthood, reducing risks of obesity and
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Why is it important to start a cycling culture with small children?
A cycling culture should start with kids, allowing them to improve their health, social interaction and learning process. However, Latin American cities have some barriers linked to insecure cycling infrastructure, road safety and weak cycling
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BYCS Annual Report 2023
BYCS is pleased to share our 2023 Annual Report, containing a summary of our projects, programmes, research, technical assistance, and Network activity throughout 2023. We also share our aspirations for 2024, namely continuing to carry
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International Children’s Cycling Manifesto
Cycling for transportation provides many benefits for all, including independence, health, happiness, community integration, and economic opportunity. However barriers to cycling, particularly for children, remain prevalent and in some places are growing, as cars continue
