responsibletravel.com is calling on all travel companies, however large or small, to offer bikes to customers. Justin Francis, co-founder commented: “Travellers both young and old, are telling us that whether it’s a specialist biking holiday or a rented accommodation by the sea, they want more access to bikes whilst on holiday.”
Bikes are obviously successful, responsibletravel.com, received a 86% increase in the number of enquiries from people looking for cycling holidays in the last year.
The statistics are released to coincide with National Bike Week in the UK (14 – 22 June). Justin Francis, co-founder of responsibletravel.com said:
“We are seeing more and more people consider their everyday transport and commuting options so it makes sense that travellers are starting to hop on a saddle when on holiday too. Cycling is a fantastic way to explore a destination. You are more likely to interact with local people and appreciate local scenery. It’s also much easier to get off the beaten track by bike. Of course, it’s also a much greener way to travel and a great way to work of the holiday excess!”
A straw poll of 100 responsibletravel.com travellers revealed that 58% of people would love to cycle more on their holidays but find that bikes are not always available. An overwhelming 86% of people said that it was the best way to explore the local area whilst on holiday.
When asked which celebrity they would most like to share a tandem biking holiday with, a staggering 39% of travellers said Michael Palin, with a further 20% opting for an adventurous ride with Indiana Jones. Nelson Mandela got the green light from 12% of travellers. However, green figureheads Prince Charles, Stella McCartney and Bono do little to push our pedals apparently, coming bottom of the list of most desired tandem partners.
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