My ride. Our right
We believe cycling should feel liberating, not intimidating. But sadly, that’s not the case for everyone.
Women make half as many trips by bike as men, and are more likely to be put off cycling by a fear of busy traffic.
Women shouldn’t feel forced to choose between a busy road and a dark isolated path. There should be a route that feels safe and welcoming.
This isn’t just about transport - it’s about equality, opportunity and giving more people the freedom to ride.
Because when we make cycling safer for women, we make it safer for everyone.
Ask your MP to attend the women's safety debate
Thanks to thousands of you emailing your politicians, we've secured a debate in Parliament on 27 January about women's safety when cycling. This is a big win, so thank you!
We only have a few days to get as many MPs there as possible. Will you ask your MP to speak up for women's safety?
Donate today and help light up the night
Too many women are missing out on the freedom that cycling should bring. Right now, 9 in 10 women feel afraid to cycle in towns and cities, and that needs to change.
Your support can help make a real difference. By donating today, you’ll help us campaign for safer streets, better cycling infrastructure and a future where everyone can ride with freedom and confidence.
This is about equality, opportunity and the right to move through our communities without fear. Together, we can make cycling safer and more inclusive for all.
I’ve never really felt a huge amount of misogyny off my bike, but I felt an enormous aggression while I’ve been on my bike. I think it’s shocking and quite weird. I think a lot of my friends, my female friends, don’t cycle. They don’t want to be shouted at or judged as mothers to have their kids onboard on the road
The problem
- Many women are missing out on the freedom that cycling can bring.
- 9 in 10 women are afraid of cycling in towns and cities.
- The gender gap around perceptions of safety has grown, and women are being left behind.
- 58% of women still think their cycle journeys are limited by safety concerns and a lack of suitable infrastructure.
What needs to change?
- We need better networks of direct routes separated from traffic.
- We need to listen to women’s voices around the planning and design of routes, to make sure they work for them.
- We need better promotion of the new Highway Code, to foster more respect on our roads.
- Small things can make a big difference to women’s perceptions of safety – like improving lighting, reducing speed limits, and making sure cycle parking is in a good visible location.
‘My ride. Our right’ is kindly supported by Cycle SOS
