Our Advocacy Work

We work with levels of government and agencies to influence changes that make cycling and active transportation safer and more accessible:

• We lobbied the B.C. government to pass Bill 23, the first step in enabling cars and trucks to leave a safe passing distance between themselves and vulnerable road users. (Exact distance still TBD- we’re pushing for 1.5m).

• Our lobbying helped deliver B.C.’s first e-bike rebate program- so successful that the website crashed with the onslaught of requests. We’re pushing to have it expanded and renewed in 2024.

•  Worked with ICBC on improved service to cyclists.

Bike Sense Education

Bike Sense has been a trusted source of information on bicycles and cycling to British Columbians since 2000. Learning about bikes and how to ride them—at any age, for any reason, in different conditions across British Columbia—is the purpose of Bike Sense.

The first many editions of Bike Sense were authored and edited by representatives of cycling advocacy organizations, cycling skills instructors and educators, and reviewed by transportation planners and related subject matter experts. Stakeholder contributions also informed the scope and tone of Bike Sense, and reflect some of the cultural changes occurring in personal mobility, whether for fitness, recreation, sport, transportation, or utility. 

The 8th edition of Bike Sense, edited by UBC Professor Emeritus Kay Teschke, augments the base content with peer-reviewed research. As such, it will be full of links to resources for users who wish to deepen their knowledge. This soon-to-be-released edition has also been updated to include relevant changes to provincial laws and regulations.

Giving to BCCC today and selecting ‘Bike Sense Education’ from the ‘Fund’ drop-down menu, will support the creation of specialized, audience-specific “products” from the 8th edition’s revised content. For instance:

Tools of the Trade for e-Bike Deliverists (a video) and Navigating a Safe and Swift Recovery After a Crash.

Kids on Wheels

Did you know Kids on Wheels is the only bike training program in BC for pre-school children between 2 and 6 years old?

Our vision is that every child in British Columbia will know how to ride a bike by age 5, in order to encourage cycling as an integral part of their lives to support community health, wellness, and the environment.

We provide all the equipment — balance bikes and helmets, so all you have to bring is lots of enthusiasm!

Why balance bikes?

Balance bikes are no-pedal bicycles and an important “first step” to cycling. Balance bikes help children gain confidence, improve their self esteem and risk management.

Through balance bikes kids discover balance and steering in their own time and comfort zone. The experience gained through balance bikes leads to an easy transition to a pedal bike, often without the need for training wheels.

BikeSense Podcast

Hosted by BCCC’s Board Chair, Peter Ladner, in this podcast, Peter chats with top supporters and experts from all over BC about climate change, getting around using bikes and walking, and the thrilling experiences and obstacles of cycling throughout the province.

Over 6 episodes, we’ve covered topics ranging from biking the spectacular trails in the Pacific Rim, to the importance of establishing safe school routes, to the realities of being a bikes-only family in Whistler.

Join us in engaging conversations with folks passionate about building safer, more accessible cycling communities throughout BC!