Hi Reader, Over the past few months, we've been building quite a collection of tools for Cycle Cities members. From direct bookings and customer acquisition to profitability, capacity, pricing, decision-making and Google Business Profile, the library keeps growing. But there's something I want to emphasize: These tools aren't being created in isolation. A lot of them come directly from the questions, challenges and ideas that come up in the community. We look at what operators are discussing,...
7 days ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, September is here. And somehow, that always feels like a bit of a turning point. For some of you, high season is still going strong. For others, things may already be starting to slow down. But September has a way of making us look ahead. There are still a few months left in 2026, but suddenly 2027 doesn't feel quite so far away anymore. So, as we head into the final stretch of the year, here's what's been happening inside Cycle Cities. Symposium News 🤝 We're now in the final month...
14 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, August is gone and 2027 is around the corner! We're entering the final stretch of the year, which somehow means that, even while we're still thinking about the current season, we're already starting to think about 2027. What worked this year? What didn't? What would you like to change? And perhaps most importantly: what kind of business do you want to be running this time next year? September is often the moment when those questions start becoming a little more real. So, as we move...
21 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, We're now just one week away from the end of August. And with that, we're also getting closer to the end of summer, although, here in Europe, it sometimes feels like the heat has decided to stay with us for a little longer. For some of you, the high season is still in full swing. For others, things are beginning to slow down. Either way, September is just around the corner, and there's something else I've been working on over the past few months. I've reactivated the Cycle Cities...
28 days ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, August is moving quickly. For those of you in high season, you may still be counting down the days until things calm down. For others, the quieter months may already be starting to appear on the horizon. Either way, September is getting closer — and with it, a chance to take stock of what worked, what didn't, and what you might want to do differently for the rest of the year. But before we get there, there's still plenty happening inside Cycle Cities. Symposium News 🤝 Remember: the...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, We're now somewhere in the middle of August, that strange point in the season where summer feels both very long and like it's disappearing far too quickly. Some of you are probably deep in the busiest weeks of the year. Others may finally be finding a little more space to breathe. And somewhere between the tours, the bookings, the bikes and everything else that needs doing, I hope you're finding a moment to enjoy the season too. Here's this week's dose of Cycle Cities. Symposium...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Time is flying, it's August already! For some of you, this is the busiest time of the year. For others, it's a chance to slow things down, take a few days off and recharge. And for some, August is somewhere in between; still running tours, but trying to find a little breathing room around the edges. Wherever you are in the season, I hope you get the chance to enjoy at least a little bit of summer. Here's what's been happening across Cycle Cities this week. Symposium News 🤝 As...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, And just like that, we're saying goodbye to July. It feels like every summer the heatwaves are getting closer together. What used to feel like a few isolated hot weeks now sometimes feels like one long, never-ending heatwave with a few cooler days in between. For many of you, August will mean a change of pace. Some will be taking a well-earned break, others will be entering the busiest part of the season, and some will be somewhere in between. Wherever you are, I hope you manage to...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, I hope everyone survived the World Cup final weekend! And congratulations to our Spanish Members!! I deliberately held this newsletter until Monday rather than competing with one of the biggest sporting events of the year. Now that the World Cup is over, let's get back to what brings us together every week: helping independent bike tour operators build stronger businesses. Symposium News 🤝 Hamburg 2027 is getting closer. Although there isn't a major update this week, this is a good...
2 months ago • 2 min read