British Cycling member count falls 9% in a year

Chair hails 'monumental year' despite ongoing membership decline

- Words: Tom Davidson Photo: SWpix.com

British Cycling’s member count has fallen by more than 11,000 people in a year, the organisation’s latest company accounts have revealed.

Covering the 12 months to the end of March 2025, the accounts show an almost 9% drop off in membership, from 128,663 in 2024, down to 117,475. This decline extends to 15% over a two-year period, after members totalled 137,968 in 2023. Despite this, income from membership increased slightly for the first time since Covid-19, up from £5.79 million to £5.89 million.

British Cycling said it has boosted its “average income per member” following the launch of a tiered system in April 2024. The three tiers of membership are: supporter (free), member (£50 per year), and premium member (£80 per year).