Bicycle is one mode that most of us wish to have because it is healthy, easy to afford and environmental friendly. Bicycling is a method of tourism transportation that allows mobility and sightseeing that is not made possible by other modes of transit. It is popular all over the world, with origins in Europe and a long history in the United States.
Rural and agricultural communities can particularly benefit from bicycle tourism, as these communities do not normally experience the benefits of tourism as significantly as their urban, coastal or mountainous neighbors.
Bike Tourism can be classified as:
1. Self-supported: Long distance trips by carrying necessaries
2. Destination-based: Attraction to a particular area
3. Event/festival-based: Visitors from different towns (includes international visitors)
4. Family/Casual: Short form tourism and affordable in terms of time and money
How to make bicycle tourism successful?
1. Allow and offer incentives to new businesses in the rural areas
2. Attract and provide direction for tourists
3. Expand regional bike network
4. Create a tourism wayfinding map as a mobile app
5. Host regional or city-wide bicycle events