This morning I attended a workshop for businesses and organizations that want to promote cycle tourism. It was put on by Transportation Options which is a not for profit organization dedicated to stimulating sustainable systems of transportation. The objective is to bring together accommodation providers, food service providers , tourist attractions and other rcycling related businesses. The Welcome Cyclists Network priject was developed in response to BIke Train passenger feedback from the 2007 Bike Train pilot year survey.
The first Welcome Cyclists Network was pilotted in Niagara in partnership with the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce.
The workshop was very interesting and inspiring. I believe that Halton has some of the best roads for cycle tourists. However we are missing the accommodation that goes with it. Also our signage is absent.
However, Halton Region is producing a new Cycling Map that will be aimed more at tourists than the original 2006 version was. The first version was a project of the Halton Regional Cycling Committee that I Chaired between 2004-2007.
Information on the Bike Trains can be found at www.biketrain.ca
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