The 7th Annual 2023 Bluewater International Granfondo being held on Aug. 6 at Ontario’s Blue Coast in Lambton County has only 50 spots left to reach its cap of 1,000 riders. The popular Bluewater International Granfondo continues to exceed participant expectations as a professionally run, ultra-scenic, fun event. That’s why enthusiastic B.I.G. riders have raised […]
Welcome to Best Cycling Great Escapes, a new and exciting quality travel adventure cycling guide, highlighting fabulous getaways across Canada, the USA, Cuba and Europe. This unique new annual publication features top cycling spots for road, MTB and gravel, along with great articles on trails, routes, lodging, dining, events, amenities, attractions etc. plus superb photos. […]
With over 526km of cycling facilities and a cycling modal share of 19%, the volume of bicycle traffic in Leipzig, Germany, a city with a population of 2.5 million, has doubled over the past 20 years. Boasting 225km of separated bike lanes and 205km of cycle lanes, there are approximately 100km of routes shared by […]
Washington state is poised to become the eighth state to approve rebates or incentives for purchasing electric bikes reports Washington Bikes. Washington state Legislature has approved a budget package that would appropriate up to $7 million over the next two years to support the purchase of electric bikes and create e-bike “lending libraries.” The new […]
As e-bikes are more widely used all over Europe and beyond, we must question how this trend influences cycling tourism. What are the specific needs of e-bike users? Our main conclusion is that e-cyclists have quite similar needs to other cycling tourists and quality is essential for both. E-bike demand drives the growth of bicycle […]
(Toronto, ON) The Toronto Bike Fest promises to be an incredible day out for cyclists and everyone who loves the Outdoors! Explore the latest bikes and get special offers from some of the best cycling brands and retailers. Ride our test track, see the best cycling destinations, and learn about all your options in new […]
(Toronto, ON) Join cycling and tourism industry leaders for Canada’s only Cycle Tourism Conference, an in-person, full-day event being held in Toronto on March 2, 2022. Learn more about the latest opportunities, best practices and tactics to further grow cycle tourism from a variety of expert speakers from Ontario, Canada and around the world. You’ll be […]
Participation in outdoor activities, including cycling for all its recreational, health and ease of transportation benefits, has never been higher. Over the past few years, paired with the fact that travelling closer to home has been a primary option, destinations across Ontario, Canada, USA and the world are rolling on with tourism planning. Many have […]
Belgium has seen a marked increase in cycling tourism since the pandemic, and the number of certified accommodations for cyclists, sometimes awarded the “Bienvenue Vélo” label, is also on the rise reports The Brussels Times. “Since the health crisis, there has been an unprecedented increase in the number of cyclists,” said Charlotte Massagé, Provélo’s bicycle […]
The creation of a stunning 140km bike trail around Lake Garda, Italy’s biggest lake, is underway and scheduled to be finished at the earliest by 2026. This initiative is a collaboration between the regions of metropolitan Lombardy, Trentino-Alto Adige, and the romantic Veneto region. One of the most spectacular, must-see experiences on the route is […]
