Since 2009, we’ve helped people utilize bicycle tourism to spur economic and community development.

The key to successful and sustainable bicycle tourism is understanding who might be traveling into your community by bicycle and what they will want or need - and then integrating that into your business model, transportation plan, community development initiatives, or tourism marketing.

Two cyclists sit outside of a small town market with their bicycles.

Small and rural communities are uniquely positioned.

While bicycle tourism can be successful in many different locations, small towns consistently see the biggest impact. By aligning the character of the community with travelers’ desired experiences, small towns can develop unique offerings that benefit residents and visitors alike.

 
Two cyclists walk with their bicycles along a rural mail street.

Reach your goals faster by learning from your neighbors.

While every community is different and every bicycle tourism initiative is unique, we can all benefit from understanding the lessons learned by other communities. We’re constantly studying success stories (and not-success stories) to learn how bicycle tourism is changing and how to improve our best practices.