HOW TO BECOME A BIKE-FRIENDLY DESTINATION

Welcome to CycleCanada's Velo Hospitality programme. This programme is designed to increase your business, promote cycle-touring as an important part of the tourism industry and work towards making this experience more satisfactory for both Velo Hosts and cyclists. Traveling by bike, or cycle-tourism, is an increasingly popular activity around the world. And Canada is no exception. All populated regions of the country offer attractive, friendly and safe cycling. It is an activity that attracts all ages, but increasingly, health conscious baby boomers with discretionary spending. The tips contained in this Guide have been compiled using our knowledge of cyclists' needs plus observations of superior service from the various accommodations we have stayed at over the years. With over 15 years of experience helping cyclists travel our roads, we know cycling. But we respect your experience in the hospitality industry and welcome any feed back you give us....Bud Jorgensen

Table of Contents
Cyclist Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		1
Spotting an Experienced Cyclist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		2
Services For Cyclists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		4
	Food, Bike Shops, Laundry, Showers, Communication
On the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		6
	Roads, Distances, Maps, Things to See and Do
Tips for B&Bs, Inns, Motels and Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		12
Tips for Campgrounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .		14
Optional Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		15