Bike Friendly Program

Why Your Business Should Participate in the 1st State-wide bike-friendly recognition program:

• Bicycle-related tourism contributes $400 million to Oregon’s economy annually – approximately $1.1 million per day. By becoming Bike Friendly, your business will be primed to tap into this growing segment of our economy

• This free program will give tourism-focused businesses that fall in line with Travel Oregon’s Business Listing Guidelines special recognition through Travel Oregon’s marketing channels including RideOregonRide.com, Oregon’s premier website promoting bicycle travel that receives nearly 170,000 visitors annually and TravelOregon.com, Oregon’s official travel website that attracts close to two million visitors annually

• All participating businesses will receive a welcome packet with a Bike Friendly toolkit, stickers, window clings and the option to purchase a customized Bike Friendly sign

Facts to Consider:

• 4 out of 5 Americans own a bicycle AND more Americans ride bikes than golf, ski, and play tennis combined

• 31% of all leisure visitors to Oregon at some point rode a bike during their stay

• Bicyclist Spending: $175 million on accommodations & food services, $54 million on groceries, $72 million on motor fuel, $32 million on event fees, $28 million on bicycle repairs, clothing & gear

• On average, the bicycle traveler spends 20% more than a typical visitor

• Overnight travelers typically spend 3x more than day trip travelers

• People who own bikes make an average of 65 outings/year

To find out how you can get your business certified click here and see how easy it is to get your certification! You only have to watch a few informative videos and spend a few minutes filling out the online application. It is all for FREE and can only produce great results for your business and put you on the map for bike tourism!