Published: 10th Oct 2025 Images: Scottish Cycling

Scottish Cycling Investment to Get More Women and Girls on Bikes

Earlier this year we launched funding to support clubs in growing their female membership. As part of Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week, we’ve been reporting on what two clubs – Movement Park and Peebles Cycling Club – have achieved with this investment.

We’re now pleased to announce a further opportunity for clubs to apply for this funding, building on the great work already underway at the seven clubs who successfully applied in the first round:

  • Movement ParkBiker Girls: a comprehensive cycling programme for girls in P5–7 
  • West Highland WheelersGirls’/women’s intro and intermediate pump track sessions 
  • Ae Bike AssociationWomen and Girls: Ride with your Mates Bike & Blether sessions 
  • Moray Firth Cycling ClubWomen’s cycling and bike maintenance sessions 
  • Hervelo CyclingWomen’s coaching sessions 
  • Edinburgh RCSchools outreach sessions 

 The Aim 

The aim of the funding is simple: to increase female membership at your cycling club. How you choose to design your project is completely up to you! 

What’s on Offer 

Clubs can apply for up to £1,200 to support activities that attract more female members. We know every club is unique, so this investment is flexible, helping you deliver tailored programmes that reflect the needs of your local area. 

Ideas might include: 

  • Coaching sessions to build confidence and skills 
  • Taster and confidence-building led rides 
  • Outreach workshops with schools, community groups, or organisations 

 We’re keen to hear from clubs who are just beginning to target new female members, as well as those who have already trialled initiatives. Recognising that children and young people are the future of our sport, we are especially interested in supporting projects that create meaningful and accessible cycling opportunities for under-18s. 

 How to Get Involved 

We’d be happy to talk through your ideas to support you in shaping your plans. Please contact us at [email protected]. 

 👉 Apply directly via this form. The closing date for applications is Monday 10 November.