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Cycle Tourism helps local economy

Bicycles are very much appreciated for spare time and fun. In Germany over 2 million people have spent their vacations by bicycle in 2002, using as accommodation, 3.300 certified “Bed & Bike” structures. If in Europe there would be the same situation, over 19 million people would move, making over 30.000 structures work.

(From the ECF document cycling in Europe 2003.
 
 

Why offer more services to cycle-tourists?

“Cycle-travellers” constitute bigger and bigger groups of clients for restaurants and hotels. In most cases great investments are needed to “conquer” these groups. The needs of cycle-tourists depend a lot on the type of tour they are doing. Results of researches show the main reasons why people choose this type of vacations: pleasures of nature, physical exercise and sport, culture, and not last a period of time away from pollution and cars. Wanting to do a cheap vacation isn’t so relevant in the choices; in fact those you have spent a day in the saddle or on the saddle are looking for a good meal, following a shower, and a comfortable bed!

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Who are cycle-tourists?

Cycle tourists are from all age groups and backgrounds. The youngest are children accompanied by their cycling parents however the main group consists of adults in the 25 to 49 year category travelling as singles, couples, or with friends. The image of cycle-tourism as a poor man’s vacation is in no way true; cycle tourists come from all walks of life, and what is in common is that cycle tourism is their choice of a vacation.

What are they looking for?        

The cycle tourists use all types of accommodation from camping sites to five-star hotels. A good clean shower or bath in the room is important while a TV in the room is not. In the evening the cycle tourists are tired and hungry, so they tend to prefer a place which includes the possibility to eat.

Development of the local supporting services    

The cafes, small shops and restaurants that are along cycle routes, are always looked out for by cycle tourists ready to stock up on supplies. Unlike motorists who can take many items with them, cyclists can only take a limited weight of supplies and have to stop for fresh supplies each day. Also don’t forget that they need to stop every so often for a rest!

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