BC Cycling Coalition

Name

BC Cycling Coalition

Legal name

British Columbia Cycling Coalition

Website

https://bccycling.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Active Transportation Advocacy & Cycling Education

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Bicycle Programs & Bike Share (Parking, Repair, Rentals) (EDALAKAE)

Keywords

• Cycling advocacy
• Active transportation
• Bicycle education
• Non-profit advocacy
• Grant administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting active transportation advocacy in BC. The organization is a registered Canadian charity (BN 844716241RR0001) enabling tax receipting for donations of $25 or more.
2. Membership: Annual membership fees providing supporters with voting rights, access to surveys and advocacy actions, and member-only content.
3. Government Grants: Grant funding from provincial government agencies, primarily the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, to administer programs like the BC Bike Valet Grant Program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The BC Cycling Coalition is a charitable non-profit advocacy organization that advances cycling and active transportation in British Columbia by publishing the official Bike Sense bicycle operator's manual (print and online), administering the BC Bike Valet grant program on behalf of the provincial Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, convening the annual Active Transportation (AT) Summit, producing advocacy and educational content (podcast, blog, planning map), and mobilizing member organizations and supporters to influence cycling policy and infrastructure investment.

Product overview

The BC Cycling Coalition is a charitable non-profit organization that offers a portfolio of advocacy programs, educational resources, and community-building initiatives focused on making cycling safe, practical, and enjoyable in British Columbia. The core offerings include Bike Sense (a comprehensive cycling safety manual available in print and online), the BC Bike Valet grant program administered on behalf of the provincial government, the annual AT Summit conference, a podcast platform for advocacy conversations, the BC AT Planning Map, and the Kids on Wheels early childhood cycling education program. These products and services are interconnected components of the organization's mission to provide public education, advocacy, and community support for active transportation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bike Sense: The British Columbia Bicycle Operator's Manual - an educational publication about cycling safety, skills, and best practices. Currently in its 7th edition (published 2021), with 8th edition planned for 2026.
• BC Bike Valet
• Kids on Wheels
• AT Summit

Products and services

• Bike Sense (BC Bicycle Operator's Manual) The official British Columbia Bicycle Operator's Manual covering why to cycle, bicycling skills and best practices, safety, planning rides, where to cycle, bicycle facilities, using public transit, bike parking, cycling and the law, and incident handling. Distributed in both print and online formats to BC cyclists and learners.
• BC Bike Valet Grant Program A provincial grant program administered by BCCC on behalf of the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure that funds community groups, municipalities, First Nations, non-profits, and event organizers to develop and operate attended bicycle parking (bike valets) at public venues and events across BC.
• AT Summit (Active Transportation Summit) An annual conference that convenes people working across BC's transportation and clean energy sectors for relationship-building, information exchange, and collaborations on active transportation issues, including advocacy, infrastructure planning, and policy.
• BC AT Planning Map An interactive web-based mapping tool that provides information about active transportation planning across British Columbia communities.
• BCCC Podcast A podcast featuring conversations on active transportation topics, advocacy stories, cycling culture, and policy developments across British Columbia.

Quantifiable outcome

• BC Bike Valet grants awarded to 20 community groups across BC in 2026, supporting bike parking at public venues and events
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Capital BikecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 January 2026Local partner hosting the 2026 AT Summit in Victoria alongside BCCC, contributing to event coordination and local active transportation expertise.
• BEST MobilityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting the 2026 AT Summit, contributing to the active transportation conference and industry collaboration.
• HUB CyclingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetro Vancouver cycling advocacy organization partnering on AT Summit and collaborative advocacy efforts including Motor Vehicle Act reform recommendations.
• BikeMaps.orgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with UVic researchers to crowdsource cycling safety data, supporting hazard reporting campaigns like National Pothole Day and policy advocacy.
• Comox Valley Cycling CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on Mid-Vancouver Island Cycling Feasibility Study to identify opportunities for cycling and walking transportation improvements in the Comox Valley Regional District.
• Friends of Rails to Trails Vancouver IslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Mid-Vancouver Island Cycling Feasibility Study for walking, cycling, and wheelchair transportation improvements.
• BC HousingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of Bike Sense 7th Edition publication.
• ICBC (Insurance Corporation of British Columbia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of Bike Sense 7th Edition; key stakeholder in road safety and auto insurance affecting cyclists. BCCC advocates on ICBC policy and Enhanced Care legislation.
• TransLinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of Bike Sense 7th Edition publication.
• GoByBike BC SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on Go By Bike Week events and cycling promotion programs across British Columbia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PeopleForBikes: U.S.-based cycling advocacy organization with both industry and grassroots support; structurally analogous to BCCC as a coalition-style cycling advocacy body funded by members, donors, and industry partners.
• Vélo Québec: Quebec's leading cycling advocacy and active-transportation organization; closest Canadian analogue to BCCC, operating at provincial scale with member-supported programs, events, and policy advocacy.
• Cycling UK: UK-based national cycling advocacy charity with member-supported funding, education, and policy programs; structurally comparable to BCCC's advocacy-plus-education mandate.
• Friends of Rails to Trails Vancouver Island: Vancouver Island-based active-transportation advocacy focused on rail trails and pathways; directly comparable as a BC sub-regional cycling/active-transportation advocacy partner working with BCCC on feasibility studies.
• League of American Bicyclists: U.S. national cycling advocacy organization with policy, education, and membership programs; comparable to BCCC's provincial-level advocacy, education (Bike Sense-like curriculum), and coalition-building role.
• HUB Cycling: Metro Vancouver's cycling advocacy organization and a core BCCC coalition partner; comparable mandate of grassroots cycling advocacy, member-supported funding, and policy engagement in the same province.
• Capital Bike: Victoria-area cycling advocacy organization and AT Summit co-host; directly comparable as a BC community-level cycling advocacy peer and coalition partner of BCCC.
• GoByBike BC Society: BC-wide cycling promotion organization running Go By Bike Week; directly comparable as a BC-focused active-transportation event and behavior-change organization partnering with BCCC on shared initiatives.

Broad incumbents

• Rails-to-Trails Conservancy: Larger U.S. advocacy organization focused on rail-trail conversion and active-transportation infrastructure; broader portfolio than BCCC but overlapping in active-transportation policy and trail advocacy missions.

Regional players

• Bicycle Nova Scotia: Provincial cycling advocacy organization in Nova Scotia with a similar member-and-grant-funded advocacy and education mandate; comparable as a peer-organization model but operating in a different Canadian region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/bccyclingcoalition
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bc-cycling-coalition

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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