Hi Reader, We have less than 3 weeks now until Symposium. You know we are getting close when I start talking about badges! Is your company logo up to date for badge printing? Check it here. To update your logo, upload it at cyclecities.tours/partners, OR hit reply and email it to me. Guiding the Symposium Discussion Fill Out the Survey Symposium is about harnessing the collective brainpower of this community. To make sure the Symposium is high-value for you, we want to know what you want to...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, It's been a huge few days for me. I Landed back in the UK... but fortunately with the good kind fo jetlag that gets you up nice and early! Cracking out the admin. Symposium is looming! Lisbon Food Tour When I was in Lisbon in December I met an amazing foodie called Thomas. We were both dining at the same 5 star pizza place, and we sparked up a conversation about great food! Pepitas de Alheira - Cuisines of Lisbon He went on to tell me about the food tours he runs in Lisbon. 16...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Writing from balmy Thailand. This week I took my 78 year old dad on a hilltribe trek through the North. Amazing people, food, guides, experience. Each day had something different. It reminded me how important good tour design is, and given me a new love for multi-day experiences. Travel brings people together. What a week! Our Tour Group Walking Through Northern Thailand Back to Bangkok now and back to the Buzz... Discussion It's quiet in Mighty Networks at the moment. Do we...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, 2026 is finally upon us. I am looking forward to the ride! Happy New Year! Discussion The Discussion board has gone quiet over Christmas/ New Year, but if you want to start a new topic for 2026, or jump on a existing thread.... Go to the Discussion Board in Mighty Networks Symposium News Are you registered yet? "You will learn so much, have a lot of fun and feel part of this big, happy, international, bike tours community" - Duncan, Brighton "If you go once, you’ll go every year" -...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, It's that weird 'in-between' week. Christmas is a time for gratitude and reflection. New Year is a time for energy and forward thinking. I love the contrast. Let's land the last Buzz of 2025... Discussion Do you have a burning topic you want to cover at Symposium 2026? Or a question to submit for our live polling? Face to Face Topics - Have Your Say London Bicycle Tour Company has a Christmas song! Go to the Whatsapp Chit-Chat Lisbon 2026 Just a few days left to register for the...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Last week I had the pleasure of meeting up with Duncan and Cicely in Brighton. They have a great setup there, and are doing a great job integrating into their local community and giving back. Duncan and Cicely will be attending their 4th Symposium in Lisbon and December. Community is what they are all about, so come along and hang out with them, and everyone else who helps make our unique tribe so special! Discussion Our Whatsapp Chit-Chat has been literally buzzing this week, with...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I had a great few days in Lisbon with Filipe last week. Symposium is all coming together! Symposium Recommended Hotel You can stay where you like, but if you want to stay in our recommended hotel, you'll be close to the action, and be able to have breakfast with other Cycle Cities people each day. Our Recommendation is My Story Hotel - Tejo. Note there are a few My Story Hotels. Make sure you book the Tejo one. There is a 15% discount for Symposium attendees. For information on how...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I am writing to you from nowhere else but the beautiful city of LISBON! I'm here this week locking down venues and details for our amazing 12th annual Symposium happening in February. Last night I checked out some great local bars for our Symposium "Sign-off" party on the 24th. Tomorrow, Filipe and I pound the pavement looking at hotels, hubs, restaurants and the rest! I imagine we will be well fed by the end of the day ;) See the full Symposium Itinerary in last week's buzz. And...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, The Symposium itinerary is published and registrations are now open! Registrations Registrations are now open. Tickets cost 299 Euro per person. Maximum 3 tickets per company. Register Now! REGISTER FOR SYMPOSIUM 2026 Stay Social Follow Cycle Cities on LinkedIn and follow the Symposium event page. Another milestone reached! Symposium 2026 is getting closer! Get your registration in now! Symposium does not include accommodation, but we always recommend a hotel. The Hotel...
3 months ago • 1 min read
