There are 4 x 2 hours of 1:1 meetings with 6x20minute slots each. In between you can join round tables, presentations and open discussions. Or simply leave the computer – there are several breaks planned. You need to schedule your meetings in advance, the classic way like you do it in preparation for ITB or WTM. CycleSummit never will never stand for scheduled meetings so this is a very new step for us. We don’t provide any matchmaking software solution to coordinate the meetings but you will find email addresses and a messenger function in each participant’s online profile.
Sunday, November 8th, 2020 (all times are CET)
Monday, November 9th, 2020 (all times are CET)
- 09:00am Welcome Presentation
In the opening presentation we introduce the first Online CycleSummit. You will get a brief introduction to the software, communication rules and our technical support. Following: Jesús Freire Valderrama, Business Development Director at the European Cyclists Federation with a short keynote presentation titled #RestartCycleTourism for a safe COVID-19 recovery and a more sustainable future for Europe. European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) #RestartCycleTourism campaign seeks to raise awareness, promote cycle tourism and secure strategic investments in this safe, sustainable and healthy option during the pandemic recovery and beyond. There is much more potential for cycle tourism and leisure cycling, but substantial investment is required to fully realise it. We call on the EU to make at least €3bn in funding available for investments in sustainable, environmentally friendly cycle tourism.
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09:40-10:00 | 10:00-10:20 | 10:20-10:40 | 10:40-11:00 | 11:00-11:20 | 11:20-11:40am First part of the 1:1 meetings
Please book your meetings individually. Logged-in participants can browse through the directory and use the messenger for first contacts. Email addresses are also available. Please consider one of these time slots and limit each meeting to 20 minutes.
- 09:40-10:00am Opportunities and Threats beyond cycling trends and COVID risks
We all know that cycle tourism booms and that COIVD is a major threat to all of us. In this session we go deeper and talk about other chances that are out there as well as risks we all have to face in the near future. Steffen Trondt will present the results of his market and industry analysis with interesting aspects you probably are not aware of.
- 10:20-11:00am Introduction to the Map Creation Software
In this workshop Printmaps present a software solution that enables you to create printable maps very quickly for low license fees. You don’t need to be a professional cartographer or designer to create stunning and great-looking maps within minutes – be it city maps, trail maps, direction maps, touristic maps or general overview maps. We promise: The Printmaps map editor will save you many hours in map drawing and route tracing.
- 11:45am - 12:00pm Presentation of The Liberation Route Europe
Liberation Route Europe Foundation (LREF) is a growing, international and inclusive organisation that focuses on the memory and meaning of the conclusion of WWII in Europe. As a certified Cultural Route of the Council of Europe, the Foundation connects people, places, and events to mark Europe’s liberation from occupation, and reflect on the long-lasting consequences of the Second World War.
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12:00-12:30 Lunch Break
We recommend to take a breath, go for a walk and keep some distance from your computer screen. Of course you can still hang out in the virtual lobby at wonder.me and share your meal.
- 12:30-13:00pm International Cycling Tourism 2021
What do you expect for next year? Keywords: long term vs. short-term bookings, which regions are the winners of the crsis, will prices go up or down, travel behavior of non-Europeans, what to expect from the government, Developing national markets
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12:40-01:00 | 01:00-01:20 | 01:20-01:40 | 01:40-02:00 | 02:00-02:20 | 02:20-02:40 pm Second part of the 1:1 meetings
Please book your meetings individually. Logged-in participants can browse through the directory and use the messenger for first contacts. Email addresses are also available. Please consider one of these time slots and limit each meeting to 20 minutes.
- 02:45-03:00pm Presentation: Cycling Routes in Lithuania
Challenge yourself – explore Lithuania by bike! Lithuania is the geographical center of Europe, so it is very easy to reach. But once you are here, you’ll discover that the country is one of Northern Europe’s undiscovered gems.
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03:00-03:20pm American Coffee Break
Good Morning America! Welcome to our friends from North and South America at this early time of the day.
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03:20-03:40 | 03:40-04:00 | 04:00-04:20 | 04:20-04:40 | 04:40-05:00 | 05:00-05:20 | 05:20-05:40pm Third part of the 1:1 meetings
Please book your meetings individually. Logged-in participants can browse through the directory and use the messenger for first contacts. Email addresses are also available. Please consider one of these time slots and limit each meeting to 20 minutes.
- 04:00-04:30pm Ride with GPS: Options for Tour Operators
Ride with GPS offers tour operators a way to create, manage, and share private cycling routes with their customers. Our site allows you to create and customize your routes with our industry leading route planner, manage all your routes, content, and staff permissions with our Tour Operator account, and share routes and tour information with customers using our app. Customers can navigate your routes in any language on and offline with turn by turn voice navigation. During this presentation we’ll go into more detail on how you can use our Experiences option to easily create self guided tour packages that have everything your customers need for their self guided tour. Learn more about what we offer here: Experiences: https://ridewithgps.com/experiences Tour Operator Account: https://ridewithgps.com/organizations/tours
- 05:00-05:30pm Ride with GPS: Creating Tour Content for the Self-Guided Customer
During this presentation we’ll go into more detail on how you can use our Experiences option to easily create self guided tour packages that have everything your customers need for their self guided tour.
- 05:45-06:00pm Presentation: Move Forward: Cycling Through History and Nature (Ceylan Sensoy)
A true wonderland opens up to cyclists in Turkey. Beautiful landscapes, amazing UNESCO World Heritage sites and enchanting villages, the country is expanding its infrastructure for a memorable cycling experience. Move forward and join us whether you are a keen rider looking for a pleasant road bike ride along the turquoise coast or an adventurer in search of some physical activity with plenty of sightseeing, or just a traveler who is exploring in comfort and responsibly, move forward and join us to explore the endless route options in a geography where East literary meets West.
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06:00-06:15pm Conclusion, Closing Ceremony
This is a first Good-Bye to all of those who started early. If you haven't worked hard enough, you could stay longer!
- 06:15-06:35pm Presentation: Bourbon Country Burn
The Bourbon Country Burn team takes pride in creating a truly unique, high quality experience for our guests. In this session, we will be discussing how we have successfully blended a bike tour with a bourbon festival, and how we have grown from 200 to 1,000 riders from 45 states in just 3 years — largely by following this simple value: “It’s Not Just a Ride, It’s an Experience
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06:40-07:00 | 07:00-07:20 | 07:20-07:40 | 07:40-08:00 | 08:00-08:20 | 08:20-08:40pm Last part of the 1:1 meetings, & overhours
Please book your meetings individually. Logged-in participants can browse through the directory and use the messenger for first contacts. Email addresses are also available. Please consider one of these time slots and limit each meeting to 20 minutes.
- 08:40pm- open end Afterhour with drinks and Good-Byes
All done? Let's try to get a little bit of a CycleSummit Feeling and share one or two drinks together.