The third edition of the Cycle Tourism Show is just a short time away now. To prepare for your visit on the weekend April 5 – 7 at the DumBO space in Bologna, we give a summary of everything you need to know about the event. Here are the schedule, calendars, exhibitors and prizes to be awarded.
B2B: the Cycle Tourism Forum – Friday, April 5
The Bicycle Tourism Show opens with the Cycle Tourism Forum, a time for business and operators to get to know each other, network and find shared solutions to common challenges. The day delves into the ways of doing business in bicycle tourism and offers training moments for Bike Hotels, bicycle tour guides and entrepreneurs interested in dealing with rental services and tour packages. During the forum, he will present the 4th ISNART report on the economics of bicycle tourism. On stage national and international best practices as well as a focus on EuroVelo.
Participation in the forum requires registration using the appropriate form
B2C days: Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7
On Saturday and Sunday the Show opens its doors to the public (Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Access is free, but registration is required.
Bikeitalia Talks
The stage at the Baia Space will welcome travelers and destinations for a series of tales of bicycling experiences. From Italy to Nepal, via Turkey, Flanders and Gran Canaria, in two days you will cycle around the world with Paola Gianotti, Kevin Ferrari, Davide Mazzocco, Francesco Prosperi, Michela Moretti Girardengo, Gioia Bartali and many others.
The Practical and Experiential Workshops
Bikeitalia has scheduled a calendar of hands-on workshops on where to get your hands on and how to prepare for a bike trip. 30-minute meetings will enable participants to gain useful insights into bike train transportation, nutrition, training, bag organization and, following last year’s success, basic and emergency mechanics. Workshops do not require reservations; just show up on time and take your seat. Questions are welcome.
Bicycle Excursions
Those who would like to discover Bologna and its surroundings can join one of the tours organized by Bologna Welcome specifically for visitors to the Show. There are two guided bike tours to discover the area just on the days of the event.
Seven Tours in collaboration with komoot
On the occasion of the event, we offer you seven Tours to discover the two sides of Bologna, the one that tends north, toward the Apennines, and the one that tends south, toward the Plain. These are loop routes of varying lengths that start and end at DumBO, the show space, perfect for walking before, after or during your visit.
Kids Area
Children will find a space where they can have fun and experience physical activities safely. Pedaling, climbing, running, jumping, jumping and socializing: through playful workshops, held by qualified instructors, the little ones will be able to spend a day in the company, even without the presence of their parents, who will then be able to walk around the exhibition area in peace.
The Kids Area, offered by Lazer, encourages reflection on the importance of a physically active lifestyle. And it allows young children to learn to pedal and move independently and safely on the road as well.
Awards and music
The Cycle Tourism Show will also be an opportunity to award some prizes and celebrate cycling in music.
Bike travel short film contest
The Golden Pedal is the first cycling short film competition celebrating the beauty of traveling by bicycle. The award ceremony for the best “Cycle Shorts of Long Journeys” will be held on Sunday, April 6. Trailers for the 43 videos in the competition are available on the website.
Literary award in memory of Mariateresa Montaruli
Also on Saturday, April 6, the “I Wanted the Bicycle” award will be given , in memory of Mariateresa Montaruli: a journalist, writer and blogger specializing in cycling, cycling, and soft mobility, who passed away prematurely. The award will go to female journalists, publicists, writers, bloggers who have distinguished themselves for their journalistic services dedicated to cycling tourism, and to female personalities who have implemented and promoted projects, initiatives, actions, in favor of cycling.
Bicycle Republic Concert
Saturday night closes with music. In fact, Guido Foddis and La Repubblica delle Biciclette will perform on stage exclusively for Show visitors.
At the Show all on bikes
Thanks to the collaboration with Shimano Italia, there will be secure parking for 500 bikes for this edition as well. The parking lot also includes a Service Center for bicycles.
The exhibitors
All exhibitors present will offer products, destinations, travel ideas to visitors.The catalog of those present can be found on the EXPO page.
