Welcome to Bike Sense, The How-to Guide for Cycling in British Columbia!
Bike Sense has been in continuous publication since 2000; in addition to a free online version, to date over 130,000 copies of Bike Sense have been printed and distributed across British Columbia.
Bike Sense provides information about bike handling, traffic skills, and the rules of the road in BC, including condensed and paraphrased language from the BC Motor Vehicle Act. Bike Sense also provides safety advice not included in the law, and helpful information to all road users about why we cycle, who's cycling, and how bicycles are used.
Bike Sense 7th Edition
The reasons why people ride bicycles have hardly changed from 150 years ago, when the bicycle was first invented.
Active transportation is easy, efficient, safe, and affordable, and now it's becoming more accessible to more people.
Today’s bicycles are almost identical to bicycles developed in the late 19th century when light bulbs and telephones were invented.
Riding a bicycle can be part of any lifestyle—with a few modifications you can wear almost anything.
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced rider, plan ahead to set yourself up for success.
Bicycle facilities, and bike-related signs, markings, and symbols commonly used in many regions across the province.
Many factors contribute to cycling safety, including where and how you ride, your interactions with others, and road and weather conditions.
Learn basic cycling skills, general tips for safe road, path, and trail riding, plus some advanced techniques.
You can go farther and faster when you use a bicycle in combination with public transit.
Create your own cycling adventure! Take your bike with you on full-day and multi-day trips...
Make an impact by encouraging your local government to support cycling accessibility, equity, and safety.
The Motor Vehicle Act is the legal statute covering all road users in B.C., including people on bicycles.
What to do if you’re involved in a fall or a collision while cycling, or if you or another road user is subject to abuse, threats, or physical violence.
8th Edition Coming Soon!
It’s been almost five years since the publication of the 7th edition of Bike Sense—we’re now working on the 8th edition, expected to launch in October 2026 at the 4th Active Transportation Summit in Victoria!
Sponsorship from provincial, regional, and local governments and agencies, alongside private partners, donors and supporters from across B.C., will enable the BCCC to keep the publication free, and distribute printed copies to over 250 bike shops, education providers and sponsor locations, in cities and towns across BC, including those in low income and rural areas.
Bike Sense is intended to help make cycling in British Columbia safer, more inclusive, and more accessible.