Cycling Activism: Bike Politics and Social Movements

This book explores cycling activism as a social movement, tracing its history from street protests to institutional lobbying and its role in shaping zero-carbon transport futures. It emphasizes the diverse visions of freedom and autonomy articulated through cycling by different generations of activists.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book is the first comprehensive exploration of cycling activism through the lens of social movement theory. Despite profound disparities, it reveals that bike activism can be perceived as a continuous and interconnected endeavor spanning over a century and a half and traversing continents. Through a rich array of examples, from street protests to institutional lobbying, it underscores cycling's pivotal role in shaping zero-carbon transport futures. Moreover, it demonstrates that cycling activism extends beyond the realm of bicycles and cyclists, as successive generations of activists have harnessed cycling to articulate diverse visions of freedom and autonomy.

By shifting the focus from social movement theory to understanding cycling activism, the author presents a series of case studies that illustrate and elaborate on a theoretical framework. This model encompasses diverse campaigns and approaches to change, making Cycling Activism an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. With its appeal to those interested in mobilizing for social change, mobility and transport studies, social movement theory, and cycling studies, this book offers a fresh perspective on the dynamic world of cycling activism.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367535025