Na Tochak (literal translation: “on bicycle”) is a grassroots civic initiative that emerged in Skopje in 2012 to address the lack of safe and inclusive cycling infrastructure. Rooted in collective frustration over car-dominated urban planning and unsafe traffic conditions, the movement began by organizing Critical Mass rides—monthly public cycling actions that reclaim city streets and promote the bicycle as a practical and sustainable mode of transport. Over a decade, more than 90 actions have taken place, involving thousands of citizens.

The initiative is horizontally organized, open to all, and run by a rotating group of volunteers. Its tools range from joyful street rides and symbolic urban interventions to public campaigns, policy advocacy, and educational workshops. Beyond visibility, NaTochak has pushed for structural change by mapping problematic areas, submitting infrastructure proposals, and collaborating with schools, planners, and cultural institutions.

Although largely self-funded, the initiative has had a measurable impact: cycling lanes were introduced in parts of the city, and public discourse on mobility has shifted. By promoting cycling as both a cultural and political act, NaTochak has contributed to a broader vision of urban resilience, one that centers sustainability, safety, and citizen agency in shaping everyday space.