We are an Amsterdam-based global NGO supporting community-led urban change through cycling.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Joined July 2011
📰 BYCS 2023 Annual Report is out! Over the past 5 years, our journey has been transformative, with significant growth and global impact. We're immensely proud of our team's dedication, community support, and amazing partners. Read the full report: bycs.org/bycs-annual-report-…
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#CTBicycleMayor today we kicked off our basic computer skills class & a @GoZwift 101 training session for our girls cycling club in Khayelitsha. Khayelitsha is definitely becoming a cycling township with growing number of both sports and commuter cyclist. Big thanks @Betway_za
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Our PATH partner, @BYCS_org , is contributing to transformative change in Gelderland! 🚴‍♀️🌱 💡Highlights: ✔️ Subsidies for walking/cycling routes ✔️ Cycling skills for mobility inclusion ✔️ School programmes for mental health 👇Read more bycs.org/cycling-for-all-in-…
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Next stop: Bratislava! We're thrilled to kick off Cycle for Better Health in our second pilot city! 🇸🇰 With Bicycle Mayor, Tomas Peciar, @cyklokoalicia & Ulitá, we're empowering children in vulnerable communities to embrace cycling for better health and brighter futures. 💪🚲
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Our first pilot phase from Totes en Bici is live in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, with new cycling instructors. Plans for phase two are underway with partners @biciclot , Nudgd, @la_ciba , and @scgramenet. We also connected with fellow @ClimateKIC grantees to share insights! 🌍
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Bicycles give children freedom and create exercise habits for life. @BYCS_org are helping kids from vulnerable communities in Bogota make cycling a regular part of their lives through their Cycle for Better Health initiative. #WorldChildrensDay READ MORE: bycs.org/bridging-the-gap-be…
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Thank you @mansukhmandviya ji for motivating, inspiring and promoting #cycling #sports in #India 👏👏 #Patna #IndiaCyclingRevolution Happy to collaborate with @FitIndiaOff for more impacts in the months and years to come @BYCS_org
पटना की सड़को पर “FIT INDIA” 📍मरीन ड्राइव, पटना
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🏃‍♂️Active children are essential to secure childhood health - so why, despite strong evidence 📊 and clear @WHO guidance, is there still a big implementation gap?🤔Thanks to all who joined our meeting hosted by @SFSPasso, @ISCA_tweet, @ActiveHealthyK1, @ISPAH during #ISPAH2024🌍💪 – at Paris, France
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If you're at #WUF12Egypt, drop by this session today at 15:00 "Advancing Caring Cities" ! We are excited to talk about what a good environment for childhood looks like (spoiler: fewer cars) and how to build it fast. @SimonBattisti @RushdaMajeed @BYCS_org @BicycleFuturist
🌍 Join us at #WUF12 in Egypt for our panel: “Advancing Caring Cities: Active Mobility for Healthy, Child-Friendly Futures.” 🚲 📅 Nov 5 🕒 15:00–16:30 📍 Multipurpose Room 21 This session will feature experts on building safer, healthier, and inclusive cities for children! 🌱🏙️
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🌍 Join us at #WUF12 in Egypt for our panel: “Advancing Caring Cities: Active Mobility for Healthy, Child-Friendly Futures.” 🚲 📅 Nov 5 🕒 15:00–16:30 📍 Multipurpose Room 21 This session will feature experts on building safer, healthier, and inclusive cities for children! 🌱🏙️
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#CTBicycleMayor where did your bike take you this weekend. Mine took me to my first proper bike and camp out with an amazing group. Finally setting up my tent for the first time 😂.
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Here's Maud de Vries — @BicycleFuturist — of @BYCS_org sharing her thoughts on Spokesmen podcast episode #364. Show was recorded in a modern day cathedral, the 11,000-space cycle garage under Amsterdam Central Station. the-spokesmen.com/maud-de-vr… @ternbicycles
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Our active city approach is all about giving urban youth more opportunities to bike, play and move 🚲🏃‍♀️ We are at #ISPAH2024 with @BYCS_org and @ISCA_tweet sharing how we expand healthy activities for city kids. Learn more here 👉 citiesforbetterhealth.com/ab… #UrbanHealth @ISPAH – at Paris, France
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Thank You @mansukhmandviya Sir for taking this initiative and making us a part of this mission. We are fully committed to be with you 🤝 to make cycling a fashion and India Fit. Together we will make it possible ✅ हर घर साईकिल 🚲 #fitindia @BYCS_org facebook.com/share/p/Y6hW9Ja…
Bi’cycle’ of Fit India! देशभर में साइकिलिंग के प्रति जागरूकता और इसके उपयोग को बढ़ावा देने के लिए bicycle mayors और विभिन्न cycling community के मेरे साथियों के साथ बैठक की। केवल ‘Passion’ नहीं हमें इसे अब ‘Fashion’ के रूप में लाना है। ताकि अधिक से अधिक लोग साइकिलिंग के जरिए एक स्वस्थ जीवन की तरफ बढ़ें।
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Our Cycle for Better Health project has officially launched in Bogotá, Colombia! 🌱 In partnership with @novonordisk, Cities for Better Health & Fundación Mamacitas en Bici, we're empowering 75+ kids in vulnerable communities through cycling for better health & well-being. 🌍
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Was so good to be present during this first ever Level 3 Cycling Proficiency Course in #gibraltar @BYCS_org @OutspokenTrain @BikeabilityUK
A one to one cycling proficiency session this evening was carried out covering all 3 levels, and a first ever Level 3 delivered in Gibraltar tackling dual carriageways, complex junctions and busy roundabouts. 🚲 💚
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Exciting news! PATH partner @BYCS_org will be at #WUF12 in Cairo to advocate for cycling! 🚲🌍 Don’t miss their side event: “Advancing Caring Cities: Active mobility for healthy child-friendly futures” 📆5 November |🕒15:00-16:30 🔗wuf.unhabitat.org/event/wuf1…
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