A number of organizations in BC advocate for better bicycle infrastructure, laws, and policies, including:

• British Columbia Cycling Coalition (BCCC)
• Trails BC
• Outdoor Recreation Council of BC
• GoByBike BC Society
• BC Randonneurs Cycling Club
• Cycling BC (cycle racing)

There are also a few federal organizations:

• Trans Canada Trail
• Vélo Canada Bikes

One of the best ways to make a difference is through regional bike organizations in BC:

• HUB Cycling (Metro Vancouver)
• Capital Bike (Greater Victoria)
• Comox Valley Cycling Coalition
• Kelowna Area Cycling Coalition
• Penticton Area Cycling Coalition
• West Kootenay Cycling Coalition
• Mission Community Cycling Coalition
• Transportation Choices Sunshine Coast (TraC)
• Island Pathways (Salt Spring Island)

Because US organizations can directly and indirectly affect our policies in BC, it can also be worth following:

• Adventure Cycling Organization
• League of American Bicyclists
• Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

Cycle-friendly policies and infrastructure often benefit other groups, such as thru-hikers, paddlers, and those taking transit, so advocacy there can be helpful too.

Non-profit bike shops make our communities better through education and resources. Check out:

• Vancouver
  • Our Community Bikes
  • Kickstand
  • The Bike Kitchen
• Victoria
  • Recyclistas Community Bike Shop
• Nanaimo
  • Hub City Cycles

When advocating, it can be worth noting that cycle tourism aligns with themes in the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Regional Destination Development Strategy, the Metro Vancouver Destination Development Strategy, and is highlighted in Destination BC’s Cycling Tourism Sector Profile for its economic value.

BCCC has a podcast calls Bike Sense about bicycling in BC. The host often has guests who talk about advocacy topics, including:

• Season 3 | Episode 14: Heron Way, Healing Way: An Indigenous-led Path to Active Transportation
• Season 3 | Episode 10: BC’s Future as a Global Cycle Tourism Destination
• Season 3 | Episode 5: Turning Rails Into Trails: Re-imagining Vancouver Island’s 289-km Rail Corridor
• Season 3 | Episode 3: Trials and Tribulations on the Trans-Canada Trail
• Season 2 – Episode 6: Trailblazers Unite! Connecting the Sunshine Coast from Langdale to Lund
• Season 2 – Episode 4: Salt Spring’s Crucial Bike Route Gap, and BC Transit’s Vision
• Season 1 – Episode 3: Riding the Okanagan Rail Trail with Matt Vader
• Season 1 – Episode 2: MLA Josie Osborne on Biking the Pacific Rim

In the future, link to research.