Self-Guided Bike Tour Planning Service
Plan and support self-guided bike tours for independent cyclists
Overview
Bike tour planning services generate $60,000-$250,000 annually with 80-90% margins.
In 2025, independent cyclists seek professional route planning and logistics support.
Services include custom route planning ($200-$800), accommodation booking ($100-$300 fee), luggage transport arrangements ($150-$400 per trip), GPS routes and turn-by-turn directions ($50-$150), bike rental coordination ($50-$150 fee), and self-guided tour packages ($400-$1,500 per person).
Successful tour planners know scenic cycling routes and logistics, arrange accommodations and baggage transfer, provide detailed route information, offer 24/7 support during tours, and handle all booking complexity.
Lower overhead than guided tours.
Marketing through independent cyclists, cycling forums, touring websites, and cycling clubs.
Required Skills
- Route Planning
- Tourism Logistics
- Regional Knowledge
- Booking and Coordination
- GPS and Mapping
- Customer Support
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Very low overhead business
- High margins on planning services
- Can work remotely
- No need for physical tours
- Scalable through online systems
Cons
- Lower revenue than guided tours
- Need extensive regional knowledge
- Customers handling their own rides
- Competition from free planning tools
- Support during tours required
How to Get Started
- Develop expertise in cycling routes and regions
- Build relationships with accommodations
- Create route planning systems and resources
- Arrange luggage transfer partnerships
- Develop self-guided tour packages
- Market to independent touring cyclists
- Provide detailed routes and 24/7 support
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