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...
11 days 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...
17 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I imagine many of you are right in the middle of your busiest weeks of the season. The WhatsApp group has been a little quieter lately, and honestly, that's probably a good sign. It usually means you're doing what you do best: running tours, welcoming guests and making the most of the summer. While you've been busy on the ground, we've kept working behind the scenes. This week I'm sharing something we've been building together over the past few months: the first Cycle Cities...
25 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Apparently there's a World Cup happening... 😄 As a Venezuelan, I have to admit I've barely noticed. Since we've never actually qualified, it has never really become a tradition for me. And there is the other sad news from my country taking much more space right now. (My family and friends are safe). So, I'm really happy if your team is doing great, or I'm very sorry if it's disqualified. Let's dive in. Symposium News 🤝 Every week Hamburg gets a little closer. One of the speakers...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I hope high season is treating you well, wherever you are in the world. Over the last week, one topic dominated the conversations inside the community: heat 🥵 With much of Europe currently experiencing a significant heatwave, operators from across the network shared how they're adapting tours, supporting guides, and keeping guests safe while temperatures continue to rise. More on that below. But first... Symposium News 🤝 Preparations for Hamburg 2027 continue to move forward...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, A quick update before we dive into this week's insights. The new Cycle Cities website is now live and looking significantly cleaner, more professional, and much easier to navigate. Over the past weeks I've also been reviewing member profiles and, while doing so, I've noticed that some information is no longer up to date. In a few cases, social media usernames have changed, websites have been updated, or descriptions no longer reflect the current business. If you haven't, could you...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, As preparations for Symposium 2027 continue, I thought it would be fun to hear directly from the person making it all happen. For those who haven't met him yet, Lars from Hamburg City Cycles is our local host for next year's Symposium, and over the past months he's been helping us shape what promises to be a fantastic event. He recently shared some thoughts about Hamburg, the city, the cycling culture, and what members can expect next year. Quick Facts About Hamburg ~1.9 million...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, This week I'd like to start by welcoming our newest member, Denis from Bike Tirana (Albania), who has already jumped into the community and brought plenty of energy to the WhatsApp group. One of the things I enjoy most about Cycle Cities is seeing how quickly operators start helping each other. Within days of joining, Denis was already exchanging ideas with members, discussing direct bookings, Google Ads, bike fleets, and sharing some of the challenges he's currently facing as he...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, A quick bit of housekeeping before we jump into this week’s updates: In the last newsletter, I shared a tool that brings together and contextualises all the previous resources we’ve been building, making them easier to apply in a practical, step-by-step way. I also shared the new Legacy Member Badge for original Cycle Cities members. If you didn’t download it yet, you can access it 👉 here! For those who already sent over content for social media: thank you! Everything is now...
2 months ago • 3 min read