Bicycle Network

Bicycle Network is a charity, one of the largest cycling membership organisations in the world (45,000 members, 2015), whose mission is to have More People Cycling More Often. The name was changed from Bicycle Victoria to Bicycle Network Victoria in July 2011 to Bicycle Network in August 2013.

Bicycle Network is financially self-supporting and independent. It is primarily funded by its major events and membership subscriptions. Some events and programs receive specific government and commercial sponsorship, though Bicycle Network maintains financial independence as an organisation. This independence allows the organisation to lobby in the interests of bicycle riders without perceived external financial pressure, although this is debated by critics (see below).

Currently Bicycle Network employs about 60 permanent staff and has a number of additional staff on contract for events and special projects, as well as using the services of volunteers for events. Craig Richards is the CEO, succeeding from Harry Barber who had been the CEO since 1996. Bicycle Network has offices in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia and Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. The organisation also has a workshop in Sunshine, Victoria.