Photo: Juho Kuva, Visit Finland
WHAT IS THE WELCOME CYCLIST -PROGRAM?
The Welcome Cyclist -program is designed to make life easier for bike travellers looking for useful services. Bike-friendly companies welcome bike travellers even when muddy, providing them with safe bike storage, pumps and basic tools, a charging point, and information about routes, services and bike services in the area. You can identify bike-friendly businesses on the go using the Welcome Cyclist -badge.
HOW CAN YOUR COMPANY JOIN THE WELCOME CYCLIST -PROGAM?
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Bikeland website will be renewed in April 2025.
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The Welcome Cyclist database will be integrated into Visit Finland's DataHub to make it easier for businesses to update their information and to better showcase cycling tourism products on the Bikeland website.
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Starting from April 2025, the Welcome Cyclist program will introduce an annual fee of €45. This fee will cover the costs of the program materials and the maintenance of the Bikeland website, helping us ensure the continued visibility and development of cycling tourism in Finland.
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The old application form is closed as of 12.2.2025 until the new application form is opened.
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The Annual Fee Includes:
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Visibility on the Bikeland map and website
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Visibility under the "Bicycle Friendly" category on Visit Finland
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The right to use the Welcome Cyclist label in company communications
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Sticker package (window sticker and weather-resistant sticker)
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Annual feedback survey & "Get Your Cycling-Friendly Services Ready for Summer" webinar
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Welcome Cyclist
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Safe bike parking
E-bike charging free of charge
Water bottle refill possibility
Information about the routes, rentals and services
Basic tools and pump
Basic tools and pump
WELCOME CYCLIST
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Photo: Juho Kuva, Visit Finland
WHAT IS CYCLE TOURISM AND WHY BIKE FRIENDLY SERVICES MATTER?
The presentation about the cycle tourism and why bike friendly services matter is currently only available in finnish.
SHARE YOUR WELCOME CYCLIST EXPERIENCE WITH US
Share your experience of the service of company with a Welcome Cyclist -badge with us to help us improve the quality of the Welcome Cyclist - services. Send us an email with your feedback and the company name.
BIKELAND NEWSLETTER
Subscribe to Bikeland newsletter if you are a service provider and want more information about Welcome cyclist -program. Newsletter only in Finnish.