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ABOUT

WHAT IS THE BICYCLE ASSOCIATION

The Bicycle Association (BA) is the national trade association for the UK cycle industry. The BA strives always to represent the best interests of the UK cycle industry to government, stakeholders and the general public – with the highest standards of professionalism. The mission of the BA is to grow everyday cycling in the UK and remove barriers to cycling for everyone.

A BIT OF HISTORY

The origins of the Bicycle Association date back to 1890 when 'The Cycle and Motorcycle Trades Association' was established in Coventry.

In 1910, the company's name was changed to 'The Cycle and Motorcycle Manufacturers and Traders Union Ltd'. Membership included all the principal British manufacturers of two and three-wheeled vehicles (bicycles, mopeds, scooters, motorcycles, sidecars and three-wheelers) as well as manufacturers of components, accessories and specialist clothing, and the UK concessionaires for imported products in those fields.

Further name changes occurred in 1920, when the company became 'The British Cycle and Motor Cycle Manufacturers and Traders Union Ltd', and again in 1956 when it became 'The British Cycle and Motor Cycle Industries Association Ltd'.

In July 1973, because of the diverging needs of the bicycle and motor cycle industries, the Cycle and Motor Cycle Association was split into two separate, autonomous bodies, the Bicycle Association of Great Britain (BA) and the Motorcycle Industries Association (MCIA).

Today the Bicycle Association boasts over 100 members and is at the centre of the UK cycle industry.

MEET THE TEAM

The Bicycle Association is managed by its Executive Director, supported by a team of experienced cycle industry professionals:

Steve Garidis

Executive Director

Phillip Darnton OBE

Chairman

Philip Taylor

Director


Mark Bickerton

Director


Peter Eland

Technical & Policy Director


Tom Payton

Head of Operations and Digital 

Simon Irons

Associate


Stephen Holt

Associate


John Worthington

Associate

Kristian Rigby

Associate


Emma Catt

Virtual Office Manager


Sarah Read

Membership Accounts Manager


Scott Cain

Associate

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CODE OF PRACTICE

Bicycle Association Code of Practice sets out high standards of professionalism, business ethics and legal compliance. 

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OUR MEMBERS

Our members include over 100 of the cycling industry’s most influential and ambitious companies, united to help the industry grow.

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