B2B summits for cycle tourism · since 2009

Where cycle tour operators do business.

1:1 meetings at small tables, a day on the bike together, evenings that turn contacts into partners.

What is CycleSummit?

The meeting point for cycle tour operators.

Since 2009, once a year, international cycling tour operators – buyers and sellers at the same time – come together to meet, network, start new cooperations and share ideas and products.

Who attends

90 % tour operators

Most of them organise their own tours and buy tours from others. Regions present their cycling products, and cycling experts join in.

CycleSummit

Leisure cycling

For more than 15 years the leading platform for leisure cycling tour operators – every October in a new host region.

CycleSummit Sports

Road, gravel & MTB

Since 2026 the format for sportive cycling: road, gravel and mountain-bike tour operators meet every spring.

How does it work?

Slow-dating, not speed-dating.

Around 200 tour operators, regions and cycling specialists — buyers and sellers at the same time.

1:1 at small tables

Only part of the meetings is pre-scheduled in our event app – plenty of time for spontaneous 1:1 and group talks.

Ride together

The cycling day — where partnerships start.

Before the summit

Know who you’ll meet

The catalogue lists every participant.

Evenings

Every evening is a highlight: local hot spots, regional cuisine and international networking.

Step 1

Register

Sign up for the summit and create your company profile – it becomes part of the participant catalogue.

Step 2

Prepare

Before the event you receive the catalogue with all participants and their contact details. Pre-schedule part of your meetings in the event app.

Step 3

Ride & connect

The weekend programme – a day on the bike and social activities – is where you get to know each other. Join the full programme: it makes the business days far more effective.

Step 4

Do business

Two business days with 1:1 meetings at small tables – slow-dating, not speed-dating. Tables are limited: first come, first served.

One community, every October and every spring.

2009

first CycleSummit

~200

tour operators per summit

90%

are tour operators

From the community

Why they come back.

As a first time attendee, this is a great trade event that allowed for easy networking opportunities along with the scheduled meetings. The format gave me more time to speak to more suppliers then at a fully scheduled tradeshow.

Tali EmdinWorld Expeditions Travel Group · United Kingdom

Cycle Summit changed me the way of thinking and inspire me to become an incoming cycling operator in Mallorca.

Sebastian PerelloWheels Sport · Spain

CycleSummit is not only a great opportunity to create new business connections, but also to gain knowledge, exchange experiences and learn from other professionals in the cycling tourism industry.

Ana SilvaVinitur · Portugal

CycleSummit 2026 was a highly valuable and well-organized event. The combination of productive business meetings, excellent networking opportunities, and the cycling activities created a unique and enjoyable atmosphere. A particular highlight was discovering the beautiful host region while building new industry connections and strengthening existing partnerships.

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Anja BenndorfVelociped Fahrradreisen · Germany

Great networking opportunity!

Debora d'OnofrioVBT Bicycling Vacations · USA

My first participation in Cycling Summit was back in 2018, in Arnhem, Netherlands — so it’s great to be back in the Netherlands, this time in Groningen.

Cycling Summit is a community and a place where people share their experiences, knowledge, and the situations they face in their companies. It’s a process, and I always come away with something new in my luggage — ideas, insights, and takeaways to bring back home.

It’s always a pleasure to meet, year after year, the same good friends — and to make new ones along the way.

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Sérgio MarquesTop Biketours Portugal · Portugal

The event location for the Cycle Summit meetings was truly special! The acoustics were very good and the venue itself had a unique atmosphere.

Sabine LangerSE-Tours · Germany

Cycle Summit is the yearly number one event as a cycling touroperator. Combination of meeting your current partners, lots of opportunities for new business in a really familiair atmosphere with all passionate colleagues.

Erik AndreaS-cape Dutch Bike Tours · The Netherlands

Overall, a very positive experience! CycleSummit was a great opportunity to meet international tour operators, strengthen existing partnerships and establish promising new business contacts. I particularly appreciated the friendly and informal atmosphere, which made networking very natural.

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Dario MurgiaS-cape Italian Bike Tours · Italy

After a few years of joining Cycle Summit I feel it's my most important, and fun, event of the year. Great great opportunity for networking, greeting friends and discover new cycle tourism worlds.

Jezabel Ramírez UñaRutas Pangea · Spain

I got to know way more than just nice people that also love biking, but in the way of having a good time relating to them learn how to improve my bussines.

Nicolás Recabarren TraubRidePatagonia – MTB Adventures and Vacations · Chile

Great networking event for every cycling tour operator!

Pedro PedrosaPortugal A2Z Walking & Biking Dmc · Portugal

Cycle Summit was an amazing experience! I was impressed by the fantastic organisation, the friendly atmosphere and, above all, the incredible networking opportunities everywhere — during lunch, on the bike, on the post-tour, while queuing for the buffet or even the toilet, and while waiting for a drink! You could connect with people literally anywhere, anytime. That’s what made this event so special!

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Dorota RaczPoland Tour Team · Poland

The first time in the Netherlands · The first time attending the Cycle Summit · The first time I’ve ever tried mustard soup. This was a unique experience, some brilliant encounters, see you next year in Pampeluna!

Ingrid TillyNormandie Rando · France

For me, the Cycle Summit in Groningen was an excellent mix of business, networking, and destination discovery. The event provided highquality meetings, a relaxed atmosphere, and the chance to experience the region by bicycle.

Marcel WinterMTS Aktivreisen · Switzerland

CycleSummit brings together people who share a passion for cycling tourism. It is a valuable opportunity to strengthen partnerships, make new contacts and discover destinations through shared experiences. This year, the bike and boat fam trip was a particular highlight.

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Cristina DiasMegasport · Portugal

CycleSummit, a place where business and friendship go hand in hand!

Maria Manuela SoaresMediterranean Bike Tours · Spain

Good atmosphere, interesting meetings and networking.

Gert-Jan JacobsLRE Foundation – Liberation Route Europe · The Netherlands

We are a small, locally-based tour operator. Cycle Summit offers an opportunity to meet more established operators, gauge interest in a specific type of product, and connect with like-minded partners and people who face the same challenges and share the same sensibilities—all within an environment that is both highly professional and very friendly. It’s a "tribe" I’m proud to be a part of!

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Elisa ZambelliItinera Bike & Travel of Itinera · Italy

The Cycle Summit continues to inspire by presenting new regions each year, and it is a wonderful atmosphere to greet familiare faces and to meet new ones. The combinations of outings, meetings, formal and informal settings is the perfect mix for great networking.

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Jacob KetelIslandhopping by Boat Bike Tours · The Netherlands

The venues were excellent, the hotel was great, and the meeting held in the church was a unique experience. The dinner at the pub was also very enjoyable.

Ines SpreeuwersEurotrek · Switzerland

The CycleSummit is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with long-standing colleagues and friends and exchange insights about the industry. It also provides a great platform to build new and exciting connections year after year.

Andreas SchintlmeisterEurofun Touristik · Austria

The Cycle Summit was once again an event not to be missed; it was a pleasure to reconnect with existing partners and meet new ones.

Anne-Sophie AmannEspace Randonnée Carnet de Voyages · France

CycleSummit is the perfect way for us to connect with existing clients, and to meet new potential partners while exploring a new cycling destination and having fun together. It's our most important (and most fun!) networking event of the year.

Kate NorrisEpic Road Rides · United Kingdom

You won't find such a large gathering of people who share a passion for cycling holidays anywhere else. My first CycleSummit felt like a warm embrace - from the moment I was welcomed by the organizers right through to the final day. I had so many wonderful encounters, and everything was organized down to the last detail. I returned home with my mind full of inspiration.

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Sylvia de VriesECKTIV · The Netherlands

A great setting for building partnerships and networking with other cycling tour operators.

Borghild KrossliDiscover Norway · Norway

I had a great first CycleSummit experience. Even though I was with a bit unknow destination, most persons I talked with were really interested or had some personal travel experience in the country.

Erik RupertDE UNA Colombia Tours · Colombia

I’ve been to lots of similar events, but this venue was the most beautiful of them all.

Monika PapouškováCzechtourism Visitczechia · Czech Republic

I had a great time at the Cycle Summit! 🙂 What impressed me most, was the friendly atmosphere between companies, that are actually competitors. It seems that working together is a better way to do business, than constantly competing with each other. Or maybe it is bicycle, that brings out the best in people? 🙂

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Simon NitkaCycling Thread · Poland

A superbly organised and highly relevant event for all cycle tourism professionals. Cannot recommend enough.

Steven PurdhamCycling for Softies · United Kingdom

Managing existing relationships with the opportunity to develop new ones, all under the same roof in a relaxed but professional environment. I wish we had attended earlier!

Andrew PattonCycle Breaks · United Kingdom

The Cycle summit in Groningen NL was very helpfull to connect cycle tour operator from different countries. I made great contact to promote cycle the Carretera Austral to discover Patagonia Chile.

Fernando Padilla ParotCicloaustral Chile · Chile

Cyclesummit is by far the best event to meet many existing partners and new contacts.

Jan TimmermansBoat Bike Tours Cycling Cruises Rad&Schiff · The Netherlands

CycleSummit is an invaluable opportunity to strengthen relationships with existing partners and build new connections. I truly look forward to reconnecting with these wonderful people every year and, most importantly, discovering new partners and exciting opportunities in different destinations.

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Ani AmashukeliBiketours.com · USA

As usually, a wonderful gathering of like minded, energetic and inspiring industry colleagues.

Javier LardoneBikesPlus Travel · Italy

It was my first year. I loved the spirit and good vibes amongst all, the relaxed atmosphere.

Aviva BergmanBike Spain Tours · Spain

It's the moment I can meet my colleagues and feeling part of a nice network.

Michele CappielloBike Basilicata Ferula Viaggi · Italy

Cycle Summit is a fix point in my agenda - not only because of the high quality of business contacts, great inspiration and important network but especially because of the social aspect the summit brings together! Year after year it feels more and more as meeting friends, discussing the bright side of live but also sharing experiences with more difficult situation.

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Hannes SchertenleibBern Welcome · Switzerland

I like that the Cyklosummit has a specific focus and brings together partners from the industry. Spending time with business partners during the Cyklosummit and the FAM trip is a major plus. The FAM trip also provides an opportunity to discover new regions. It is great that the summit takes place in a different location each time.

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Vlastimil KotykAVE Travel · Czech Republic

The meeting location Martinikerk and the Forum. But also the surprising musician on the bike at lunch on Sunday and the impressive speech of Molly.

Isabel WehnerAugustusTours · Germany

Cycle Summit was a fantastic experience! We had a great time in Groningen, and everything was very well organised.

What makes this event so special is not just the business opportunities, but also the wonderful atmosphere, the camaraderie and the friendships you build along the way. It's a real pleasure to meet people who share the same passion for cycling tourism, exchange ideas and experiences, and learn from each other.

The networking opportunities are incredibly valuable, both for developing new business relationships and strengthening existing ones. And the fact that all this happens in such a friendly, relaxed and enjoyable environment makes it even better.

We came back with new contacts, fresh ideas and great memories. We're already looking forward to the next edition!

A big thank you to the organisers for such a fantastic event!

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Jorge CasasAnts on Track · Spain

Extraordinary good event for cycling tour operators, a must on every tour operator calendar.

Germán PinoAmity Tours · Chile

For me it was a first experience. We learnt a lot and everyone we met, we had great conversation & lot of guidance. We also made some really nice connects for our business and some new friends too.

Pavithra DesaiAlora Experiences · India

I love CycleSummit because it feels like a big family reunion of passionate cycling travel professionals! Every year, we come together to share experiences, exchange ideas, tackle the challenges we all face in our industry, and inspire each other. Beyond business opportunities, it's all about genuine connections, friendship, and our shared passion for cycling. It's always a highlight of my year, and I wouldn't miss it!

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Catherine BrossaisActive Tours · France

The Cycle Summit 2026 was yet another highlight of our season, giving us the chance to strengthen our relationships with our partners, meet new agencies and explore new destinations. It’s also an opportunity to learn about market trends and discover a new region by bike in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

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David RenvoiséAbicyclette Voyages · France

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Voices

What participants say.

The Cycle Summit 2026 was yet another highlight of our season, giving us the chance to strengthen our relationships with our partners, meet new agencies and explore new destinations. It’s also an opportunity to learn about market…
David Renvoisé · Abicyclette Voyages · France
I love CycleSummit because it feels like a big family reunion of passionate cycling travel professionals! Every year, we come together to share experiences, exchange ideas, tackle the challenges we all face in our industry, and in…
Catherine Brossais · Active Tours · France
For me it was a first experience. We learnt a lot and everyone we met, we had great conversation & lot of guidance. We also made some really nice connects for our business and some new friends too.
Pavithra Desai · Alora Experiences · India
Extraordinary good event for cycling tour operators, a must on every tour operator calendar.
Germán Pino · Amity Tours · Chile
Cycle Summit was a fantastic experience! We had a great time in Groningen, and everything was very well organised. What makes this event so special is not just the business opportunities, but also the wonderful atmosphere, the ca…
Jorge Casas · Ants on Track · Spain
The meeting location Martinikerk and the Forum. But also the surprising musician on the bike at lunch on Sunday and the impressive speech of Molly.
Isabel Wehner · AugustusTours · Germany
I like that the Cyklosummit has a specific focus and brings together partners from the industry. Spending time with business partners during the Cyklosummit and the FAM trip is a major plus. The FAM trip also provides an opportuni…
Vlastimil Kotyk · AVE Travel · Czech Republic
Cycle Summit is a fix point in my agenda - not only because of the high quality of business contacts, great inspiration and important network but especially because of the social aspect the summit brings together! Year after year…
Hannes Schertenleib · Bern Welcome · Switzerland
It's the moment I can meet my colleagues and feeling part of a nice network.
Michele Cappiello · Bike Basilicata Ferula Viaggi · Italy
It was my first year. I loved the spirit and good vibes amongst all, the relaxed atmosphere.
Aviva Bergman · Bike Spain Tours · Spain
As usually, a wonderful gathering of like minded, energetic and inspiring industry colleagues.
Javier Lardone · BikesPlus Travel · Italy
CycleSummit is an invaluable opportunity to strengthen relationships with existing partners and build new connections. I truly look forward to reconnecting with these wonderful people every year and, most importantly, discovering…
Ani Amashukeli · Biketours.com · USA
Cyclesummit is by far the best event to meet many existing partners and new contacts.
Jan Timmermans · Boat Bike Tours Cycling Cruises Rad&Schiff · The Netherlands
The Cycle summit in Groningen NL was very helpfull to connect cycle tour operator from different countries. I made great contact to promote cycle the Carretera Austral to discover Patagonia Chile.
Fernando Padilla Parot · Cicloaustral Chile · Chile
Managing existing relationships with the opportunity to develop new ones, all under the same roof in a relaxed but professional environment. I wish we had attended earlier!
Andrew Patton · Cycle Breaks · United Kingdom
A superbly organised and highly relevant event for all cycle tourism professionals. Cannot recommend enough.
Steven Purdham · Cycling for Softies · United Kingdom
I had a great time at the Cycle Summit! 🙂 What impressed me most, was the friendly atmosphere between companies, that are actually competitors. It seems that working together is a better way to do business, than constantly compet…
Simon Nitka · Cycling Thread · Poland
I’ve been to lots of similar events, but this venue was the most beautiful of them all.
Monika Papoušková · Czechtourism Visitczechia · Czech Republic
I had a great first CycleSummit experience. Even though I was with a bit unknow destination, most persons I talked with were really interested or had some personal travel experience in the country.
Erik Rupert · DE UNA Colombia Tours · Colombia
A great setting for building partnerships and networking with other cycling tour operators.
Borghild Krossli · Discover Norway · Norway
You won't find such a large gathering of people who share a passion for cycling holidays anywhere else. My first CycleSummit felt like a warm embrace - from the moment I was welcomed by the organizers right through to the final da…
Sylvia de Vries · ECKTIV · The Netherlands
CycleSummit is the perfect way for us to connect with existing clients, and to meet new potential partners while exploring a new cycling destination and having fun together. It's our most important (and most fun!) networking event…
Kate Norris · Epic Road Rides · United Kingdom
The Cycle Summit was once again an event not to be missed; it was a pleasure to reconnect with existing partners and meet new ones.
Anne-Sophie Amann · Espace Randonnée Carnet de Voyages · France
The CycleSummit is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with long-standing colleagues and friends and exchange insights about the industry. It also provides a great platform to build new and exciting connections year after year.
Andreas Schintlmeister · Eurofun Touristik · Austria
The venues were excellent, the hotel was great, and the meeting held in the church was a unique experience. The dinner at the pub was also very enjoyable.
Ines Spreeuwers · Eurotrek · Switzerland
The Cycle Summit continues to inspire by presenting new regions each year, and it is a wonderful atmosphere to greet familiare faces and to meet new ones. The combinations of outings, meetings, formal and informal settings is the…
Jacob Ketel · Islandhopping by Boat Bike Tours · The Netherlands
We are a small, locally-based tour operator. Cycle Summit offers an opportunity to meet more established operators, gauge interest in a specific type of product, and connect with like-minded partners and people who face the same c…
Elisa Zambelli · Itinera Bike & Travel of Itinera · Italy
Good atmosphere, interesting meetings and networking.
Gert-Jan Jacobs · LRE Foundation – Liberation Route Europe · The Netherlands
CycleSummit, a place where business and friendship go hand in hand!
Maria Manuela Soares · Mediterranean Bike Tours · Spain
CycleSummit brings together people who share a passion for cycling tourism. It is a valuable opportunity to strengthen partnerships, make new contacts and discover destinations through shared experiences. This year, the bike and b…
Cristina Dias · Megasport · Portugal
For me, the Cycle Summit in Groningen was an excellent mix of business, networking, and destination discovery. The event provided highquality meetings, a relaxed atmosphere, and the chance to experience the region by bicycle.
Marcel Winter · MTS Aktivreisen · Switzerland
The first time in the Netherlands · The first time attending the Cycle Summit · The first time I’ve ever tried mustard soup. This was a unique experience, some brilliant encounters, see you next year in Pampeluna!
Ingrid Tilly · Normandie Rando · France
Cycle Summit was an amazing experience! I was impressed by the fantastic organisation, the friendly atmosphere and, above all, the incredible networking opportunities everywhere — during lunch, on the bike, on the post-tour, while…
Dorota Racz · Poland Tour Team · Poland
Great networking event for every cycling tour operator!
Pedro Pedrosa · Portugal A2Z Walking & Biking Dmc · Portugal
I got to know way more than just nice people that also love biking, but in the way of having a good time relating to them learn how to improve my bussines.
Nicolás Recabarren Traub · RidePatagonia – MTB Adventures and Vacations · Chile
After a few years of joining Cycle Summit I feel it's my most important, and fun, event of the year. Great great opportunity for networking, greeting friends and discover new cycle tourism worlds.
Jezabel Ramírez Uña · Rutas Pangea · Spain
Cycle Summit is the yearly number one event as a cycling touroperator. Combination of meeting your current partners, lots of opportunities for new business in a really familiair atmosphere with all passionate colleagues.
Erik Andrea · S-cape Dutch Bike Tours · The Netherlands
Overall, a very positive experience! CycleSummit was a great opportunity to meet international tour operators, strengthen existing partnerships and establish promising new business contacts. I particularly appreciated the friendly…
Dario Murgia · S-cape Italian Bike Tours · Italy
The event location for the Cycle Summit meetings was truly special! The acoustics were very good and the venue itself had a unique atmosphere.
Sabine Langer · SE-Tours · Germany
My first participation in Cycling Summit was back in 2018, in Arnhem, Netherlands — so it’s great to be back in the Netherlands, this time in Groningen. Cycling Summit is a community and a place where people share their experienc…
Sérgio Marques · Top Biketours Portugal · Portugal
Great networking opportunity!
Debora d'Onofrio · VBT Bicycling Vacations · USA
CycleSummit 2026 was a highly valuable and well-organized event. The combination of productive business meetings, excellent networking opportunities, and the cycling activities created a unique and enjoyable atmosphere. A particul…
Anja Benndorf · Velociped Fahrradreisen · Germany
CycleSummit is not only a great opportunity to create new business connections, but also to gain knowledge, exchange experiences and learn from other professionals in the cycling tourism industry.
Ana Silva · Vinitur · Portugal
Cycle Summit changed me the way of thinking and inspire me to become an incoming cycling operator in Mallorca.
Sebastian Perello · Wheels Sport · Spain
As a first time attendee, this is a great trade event that allowed for easy networking opportunities along with the scheduled meetings. The format gave me more time to speak to more suppliers then at a fully scheduled tradeshow.
Tali Emdin · World Expeditions Travel Group · United Kingdom
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