Established in 1979 as a non-profit organisation, it advocated and lobbied Governments and the private sector for the several million Australians who ride bicycles for recreation, sport and transport.
One of the last major acts of the BFA was to secure significant Federal funding from the Department of Health and Ageing for AustCycle.
AustCycle is a joint venture between the Amy Gillett Foundation and Cycling Australia.
AustCycle's role is to provide cycling training for all people who want to ride bikes for recreation and transport.
In August 2013 Bicycle Network announced its intention to broaden nationally and now has offices in Melbourne and Hobart.