bike-laneIf you’re a business owner in the area and you’re looking at ways to expand to new clientele, you may consider becoming Cycle Tourism friendly. Jennifer McCourt is the Executive Director for Discovery Routes Trail Organization, and she says Cycle Tourists are commonly looking for certain services such as “safe storage for bikes, bike rakes and food which is high in carbs. There is a certification course that the Ontario by bikes network offers, and when businesses are certified bicycle friendly they are promoted across the province.”

McCourt says this is a market that has not been capitalized on in this area, and she encourages businesses owners to take advantage of the Cycle Tourism workshop. It will be held at the Clarion Resort Pinewood Park on Tuesday .  The workshop is free and to register visit the Ontario by bikes workshop website.