The 2018 conference will be held November 7-10 in San Antonio, Texas. The Conference is held annually by the Bicycle Tour Network and serves as their annual meeting for their member organizations.  PeopleforBikes returns as the presenting sponsor of the conference.

The 2018 conference will include lectures, interactive sessions, group discussions and breakouts with a variety of topics related to the successful and safe administration of cycling events and tours and promotion of bicycle tourism.  The conference will also feature a vendor expo giving companies an opportunity to market directly to the ride directors and bicycle tourism professionals. 

RFP for the 2018 National Bicycle Tourism Conference is Now Available for potential speakers, presenters, panelists and workshops.  To view and download the PDF, click the image below.

BEST PRACTICES, LATEST TRENDS & NETWORKING TO BOOST BICYCLE TOURISM IN YOUR AREA

Annually, the Bicycle Tour Network holds a national conference that allows members to meet and network with each other. The conference includes lectures, interactive sessions, group discussions and breakouts with a variety of topics related to the successful and safe administration of cycling events and tours and promotion of bicycle tourism.  The conference also features a Vendor Expo giving companies an opportunity to market directly to the ride directors and bicycle tourism professionals.

WHY ATTEND THE NATIONAL BICYCLE TOURISM CONFERENCE:

  • Improve your bicycle event’s performance and bottom line!
  • Stay current of key issues and economic drivers in the bicycle tourism and events industry
  • Expand your knowledge with interactive educational sessions
  • Network with leaders in the bicycle tourism and bicycle event industry

Registration is now open! Visit the NATIONAL BICYCLE TOURISM CONFERENCE website

Registration Fees: $360 Early Bird ($385 after September 1st) – For Members
Registration Fees: $385 Early Bird ($410 after September 1st) – For Non-Members 
One Day Registration Fee: $195
Bicycle Tour Network members save $25 on registration fees!

The 2017 NATIONAL BICYCLE TOURISM CONFERENCE was held in St. Pete Beach, Florida on November 8-11, 2017. The conference was attended by nearly 225 bicycle event professionals, advocates, bike tourism leaders and cycling enthusiasts eager to learn and network with others in the bicycle industry.

HISTORY OF THE BICYCLE TOUR NETWORK CONFERENCES
(FORMERLY THE NBTDA)

2016/2017 St. Pete Beach, Florida
2015 San Diego, California
2014 San Diego, California
2013 Coralville/Iowa City, Iowa
2012 Denver, Colorado
2011 Bloomington, Indiana
2010 Madison, Wisconsin
2009 Portland, Oregon
2008 Charleston, South Carolina
2007 Lanesboro, Minnesota
2006 Lafayette, Louisiana
2005 Orlando, Florida
2004 Des Moines, Iowa
2003 Tulsa, Oklahoma
2002 Hunstville, Alabama
2001 Portland, Maine
2000 Indianapolis, Indiana
1999 Williamsburg, Virginia
1998 Overland Park, Kansas
1997 Columbus, Ohio
1996 Decatur, Georgia
1995 St. Louis, Missouri
1994 Minneapolis, Minnesota
1993 Des Moines, Iowa
1992 St. Charles, Missouri
1991 Tulsa, Oklahoma
1990 Des Moines, Iowa

 

BTN Program 2017