#1 Rated Global Bike Tour Company expands business through IBD’s in the US.
Guilford, Conn. – As a new Associate Member of the Natonal Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA), Thomson Bike Tours is proud to announce a major business opportunity to its Independent Bike Shop members across the US. In allowing them to sell road, gravel, and e-bike cycling trips to some of the world’s biggest races and iconic destinations, bike shops now have a substantial revenue opportunity to add to their existng sales and service models.
Thomson Bike Tours, established in 2003 by Scotsman Peter Thomson with head offices in Guilford, Connectcut and Barcelona, Spain; has prided itself on remaining the number one Official Premium Tour Operator for Amaury Sports Organization (ASO), owners and promoters of the Tour de France, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwid, the Vuelta, and many more interna9onal races, for nearly a decade.
Founded on a commitment to introduce cyclists to the beauty of cycling on the greatest roads, Thomson u9lizes the expertse of its world-class hosts and guides to create cycling trips that are both challenging and rewarding. Most of their current customers are from North America
“With more American cyclists looking for opportunities to expand their riding experiences overseas, from climbing the infamous cols of the Tour de France to training camps in Mallorca, it seemed a natural fit for Thomson Bike Tours to partner with Independent Bike Shops across the country.” said Director of Global Business Development, Beverly Jacobus. “These are the guys having these “bucket list” conversations with their customers, so we’re delighted to offer this agency opportunity, not least so they can expand their business offering in today’s competitve environment and be duly compensated.”
One notable store already partnering with Thomson to bring cycling trips to their customers is Signature Cycles in NY and CT. Ruedi Laager, Co-Owner, said “Thomson went above and beyond in creating an amazing private Signature Cycles experience, from being in touch with our clients before arriving at their destinaction to planning out every critcal detail during the riding week.”
He continued; “The staff couldn’t have been more accommodating and so professional, leading our clients on the roads through breathtaking countryside and post-ride social experiences. The technical support and the anticipation of our clients’ needs were always fulfilled.”
Ruedi added “Thomson Bike Tours surpassed every expectation, and we can only commend them for helping us in creating these unforgettable memories.”
Heather Mason, President of the NBDA commented, “We are thrilled to have Thomson Bike Tours as an Associate Member of the NBDA and we wish them the best of luck with their integration into the US and partnerships with independent bicycle dealers.”
Bookings are now being taken for 2023 and 2024 trips, all of which can be found on the website at htps://www.thomsonbiketours.com/. For more information on the business opportunity, email Beverly Jacobus at beverly@thomsonbiketours.com or call (458) 292-7550.
Thomson Bike Tours is a premier cycle tours company providing industry-leading trips to clients from North America, the UK, Australia, Singapore, Europe, and beyond.
Our status as the number one Official Tour de France operator is a testament to our quality. We are privileged with unrivaled access to the biggest race on earth, affording our guests VIP treatment and an extensive ride program on the very same roads as the race. We are committed to creating the greatest experience for cyclists who long for the thrill of the mountains, whatever their ability.
Our professional guides, mechanics and support van drivers enable our guests to focus on the ride and conquer their ambitions. With a 1:3 staff to guest ratio we can promise our guests all the amenities they need to triumph in their own accomplishments. Every year our guests cover enough distance to lap the Earth, twice. Climbing an average of 1.5 times the elevation of Everest on every trip, across ten countries throughout the world, we introduce cyclists to the challenge and accomplishment of conquering mountains both famous and little known.
