Hi Reader, Before we dive into this week's updates, I want to send a message of support to all our members in cities affected by severe rain storms or protests. We know how difficult and stressful times like these are for you and your teams, please know that the entire Cycle Cities community is standing with you. We hope that eveyone is safe and that everything improves soon. Symposium News 🤝 I recently wrote to everyone who has confirmed their attendance with a summary of the confirmed...
11 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I want to open this week’s newsletter by welcoming a fantastic new additions to our network: Colorbike from Marseille. We are thrilled to have you on board! Symposium News 🤝 I also want to take a moment to talk about something that has completely touched my heart this week: the incredible care and support within Cycle Cities. Seeing how everyone stepped up and organized themselves to help Cem attend the upcoming symposium is a true reflection of the core values that make this...
18 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I wanted to open this week’s newsletter by addressing some feedback I recently received: it was pretty clear that some of our recent content felt a bit too "AI-generated." You are completely right. To be honest, I tried to do too much with the limited time available, and it showed. I’m working on fixing that right now. Moving forward, you’ll likely see a bit less content across platforms, but it will be much more grounded, practical, and real. On a related note, I really don't like...
24 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, There’s a lot happening inside Cycle Cities right now. We’re getting closer to bringing everyone together in Hamburg, while at the same time continuing the conversations that make the community useful week after week. From how operators manage demand in hot and busy cities, to how we can build businesses that don’t depend on the owner being involved in absolutely everything, the goal is always the same: share what works, learn from each other, and turn good ideas into something...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, There’s quite a lot packed into this week’s newsletter: from the latest Symposium reminders, to our next Groupwork Gold Nugget, a new tool, and a conversation that came up in the community. One of the things I really like about Cycle Cities is that the value keeps moving. An operator asks a question. Others share what they’re doing. We spot useful patterns. Those conversations become Gold Nuggets, tools, webinars and ideas that everyone can take back to their own business. Here’s...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, I'm warning you now: this week's newsletter comes with a lot of information. So grab a coffee, take a few minutes, and don't skim this one too quickly. We've got an important Symposium update, a new Gold Nugget from the Groupwork sessions, a new practical tool, something cool from London, and the date for our first Cycle Cities webinar. Let's get into it. Symposium News 🤝 We've got a hotel discount for Hamburg! A big thank you to Lars for securing a special accommodation rate for...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
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,...
about 2 months 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...
about 2 months 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...
2 months ago • 3 min read