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.
News
Blog
Planet Spinning, Wheels Turning
This editorial piece is written by James Crossley – BYCS Creative & Communications Consultant. — When you think about rotating, what comes to mind? Is it hands on a clock? The earth on its axis?
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Increasing Access To Cycling Mobilities Of Care
Title: Guide & Toolkit: Increasing Access To Cycling Mobilities Of Care Author(s): Lucas Snaije and Alex Baum Publication Date: 2023 This toolkit was supported by the Bernard van Leer Foundation.
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Apoyando El Uso De La Bicicleta En Los Viajes De Cuidado
Title: Informe De Perspectivas: Apoyando El Uso De La Bicicleta En Los Viajes De Cuidado Author(s): Lucas Snaije and Alex Baum Publication Date: 2023 This report was supported by the Bernard van Leer Foundation.
