Building Bike Tourism

Bicycle tourism is booming as a sector of the active tourism market.

More communities and states than ever are investing in building bicycle tourism and its benefits. These resources and tools will help you to better understand the opportunities for developing and promoting bicycle tourism. Consider what makes your area unique and how people can experience it in an authentic way by bike.

  • Bicycle Tourism 101 provides the basics of bike tourism, why it’s important, the demographics of touring cyclists, and what makes a bicycle tourism destination. 
  • How to be Bicycle Travel Friendly lists recommendations and tips for welcoming and accommodating visiting cyclists. 
  • Cyclists Only Lodging is accommodations specifically for bicycle travelers, and this page highlights examples and "do’s and don’ts" recommendations. 
  • Economic Impact studies of bicycle tourism are listed on this page with highlight summaries. 
  • Bicycle Tourism Resources is a comprehensive list of links to guidances and how-to’s, examples and plans, success stories and case studies, and opportunities to get started and connect with professionals.