Cycling UK – Big Bike Revival Grants Programme

The Big Bike Revival Grants Programme is provided by Active Travel England and the UK Government and administered by Cycling UK, a national organisation dedicated to supporting cyclists and supporting bike use.

Objectives of Fund

This fund aims to achieve the following objectives:

• Inspire and encourage the large proportion of the adult population who do not cycle, to start cycling.
• Increase the number of adults that cycle by addressing the fact that a high proportion of adults in England own cycles (42%) but are not using them.
• Increase the number of trips made by cycles by addressing the fact that adults in Britain appear to be aware of cycling and its potential for shorter journeys but have safety concerns about using it as a form of travel.
• To improve the perception of cycling safety by providing opportunities for adults to access supported cycling activities, training on how to cycle safely, and how to keep cycles in safe working order.

The programme supports people returning to cycling, starting as complete beginners, and other people who do not cycle regularly. This includes reaching new people, including groups who are underrepresented in cycling or face challenges and perceived barriers to cycling, such as:

• Women.
• People on low incomes.
• People who identify as belonging to an ethnic minority group. 
• People not in work.
• People who do not meet physical activity guidelines.
• People with perceived barriers to cycling.

For the Summer 2025 funding round, there is a focus on encouraging partners to inspire participants to return to subsequent events, to help sustain increases in cycling, and help make a much bigger difference through Big Bike Revival.

Value Notes

Grants of up to £3,500 are available. 

For Grants of £2,000, partners should be able to deliver at least six events.

For Grants of £3,500, partners should be able to deliver at least ten events.

Who Can Apply

Voluntary and not-for-profit organisations that are rooted in local communities and working to tackle a range of needs and challenges can apply, such as:

• Cycling UK-affiliated Community Cycle Clubs.
• Cycling UK affiliated groups.
• Bicycle recycling centres.
• Not for Profit organisations (ie registered charities, social enterprises, community interest companies, voluntary led groups).
• Training organisations.
• Mobile mechanics.
• Local authorities. 
• Independent bike shops with a community interest (not franchises or chains).

Applicants must provide an organisational or business bank account.

Organisations that are providing cycling activities regularly as their main activities or as a primary income must have a public liability insurance policy and must be able to provide Cycling UK with a valid copy of the policy when requested.

Location

England.

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

• Events for children only.
• Sustaining regular activities that occur as part of a consistent allotted time.
• Social activities and entertainment.
• Events that focus soley on leisure cycling.
• Large or mass participation events.
• Motorised travel.

Eligible Expenditure

The fund will support events and activities that use the ‘fix-learn-ride’ model to provide sessions on fixing unused or broken bikes, learning sessions such as maintenance workshops or cycle training/upskilling, or offering low milage-led rides on local routes to build up the confidence of participants.

Funding can be used for:

• Staff costs, including paying for qualified professionals, bike mechanics, skilled ride leaders, or trained cycle instructors. 
• Volunteer transport and refreshments. 
• Equipment purchases, including items like tools, cycles, locks, helmets, high-viz jackets, and pumps. However, this cannot include fixed investments or infrastructure costs.
• Equipment hire, such as cyles, helmets, or obstacle items like cones.
• Consumables, including brake pads, inner tubes, cables, lubricant, or small parts.
• Venue or location hire fees. However this cannot include rent or utility bills. 
• Participant incentives, such as puncture repair kits, local maps etc.
• Participant refreshments, such as tea, coffee, and soft drinks.
• Promotional costs, such as posters and social media posts. However, this should not exceed 10% of the total grant request.
• Transport, including the transportation of goods to and from event locations. However, this should not exceed 5% of the total grant request.
• Other costs, including costs associated with delivering events, such as PPE.

Funding is for activities delivered between 18 April 2025 and 31 October 2025.

How To Apply

The deadline for applications 14 July 2025. 

Apply here- The Big Bike Revival | Cycling UK