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...
9 days 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...
16 days 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...
23 days 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 1 month 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...
about 1 month 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...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, This week, I wanted to hand things back over to Steve for a quick update from his side of the story. A Message from Steve 🚲 Dear Members, At Symposium in February I announced I was engaging a new Interim MD while I took a step back from Community Management. Enter Isa. She's now been in the role almost 2 months and during that time she has driven the re-structuring and re-launching of our community. We are almost on target, with most operators signed up for one of the new plans,...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, We’re officially into the new membership era of Cycle Cities — and things are already starting to move. Over the past days, we’ve begun sharing member content across channels, updating visibility across the platform, and putting the foundations of the new structure into motion. This is the exciting part:not just planning the new Cycle Cities, but actually building it together. And this is only the beginning. Industry Insights — Christian Tänzler 🎙️ In last week’s newsletter, we...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, We’re happy to say that a strong number of operators have already joined the new Cycle Cities membership. That’s a really positive sign for where the network is heading — and for the kind of community we’re building together moving forward. This will also be the last newsletter sent to members who haven’t yet transitioned into the new membership structure. Website Updates — Check Your Profile 👀 We’re continuing to work on improvements across the website and member profiles. Please...
2 months ago • 2 min read