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The Best of Bikenomist 2025

With 2025 coming to an end, it's time for our annual look back. There's no denying it: 2025 has been a very demanding year here at Bikenomist.

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How to Transform Your Bike Bags (Almost) Without Spending Money

Since people started calling entrepreneurs “startuppers,” it seems there's no way to turn an idea into a real company without investors pouring millions into your project.

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What I've Understood About Bicycles

Last week I attended a tourism event in Arezzo and spoke with many tour organizers. Almost all of them told me that they now always include the bicycle in their offer.

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COVID Has Been an Accelerator for Our Industry

For some, a decline began that shows no signs of stopping; for others, growth has never halted. How the pandemic reshaped growth across different parts of the cycling business.

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More Cyclists, Fewer Bike Shops

This morning I passed by a vintage bike shop in my neighborhood and couldn't believe my eyes: they no longer sell bikes, only offer repairs and urban rentals.

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It Was an Abandoned House, Now It’s a Thriving B&B for Cyclists

According to a recent study, 75% of houses in Italy are empty.

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The Secret to Attracting More Cycle Tourists to Your Area

What’s the secret ingredient that can turn any place into a magical destination for cycle tourists?It’s a question I’ve always asked myself—and one I’ve never been able to answer. That’s why I…

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The world’s largest Cycling Tourism Show

There are many ways to approach a job: you can take it as just another task, or as the first step toward creating something truly grand and memorable.

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Cyclists are not a good target

I swear: I’m firmly convinced that cyclists are one of the worst targets you can aim for.

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The marketing trick that drains your budget without bringing in customers

A few weeks ago, I spoke with the marketing manager of a bike company.

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