Travel Advisors
Travel Advisors
The same things come up again and again: the feeling of unearthing a region's secrets, the pace, the quality of our guides and hosts and being looked after so well from start to finish. We've tried to distil all of that, and more, here; the choices we make, the things we won't compromise on, and the reasons our guests come home feeling the way they do.
How to Travel With Us
Your clients can choose to travel with us on either a Scheduled or Private trip.
Scheduled trips are listed here on our website and offer a wonderful opportunity for your clients to explore somewhere new in the company of like-minded travellers. Mostn Scheduled trips are made up of solos, couples and small groups of friends, with the whole group never exceeding 12 in size. The alternative is to travel privately. Whether your clients are drawn to one of our existing itineraries or have something entirely different in mind, our team will work with them to craft a journey around their specific interests, budget and group size. We know our destinations inside out, and that local knowledge is what makes a private trip with us feel truly personal. Browse example itineraries across all our destinations or get in touch to start a conversation.
Our Difference
What makes a journey with The Slow Cyclist so special?
For over a decade, Slow Cyclists have been telling us what they love most about travelling with us and why they keep coming back. The same things come up again and again: travelling far from the tourist trail; the feeling of unearthing a region's secrets; the quality and warmth of our local guides and hosts; being looked after like friends, not clients. We've tried to distil all of that into The Slow Cyclist Difference and we hope it helps you and your clients understand why Slow Cyclists return year after year.
Commission
Your clients remain yours.
When you introduce a client to The Slow Cyclist, you become their named adviser in our system, meaning you earn commission on their first and all future bookings, however involved you are. Commission rates are tiered according to the value of your clients' bookings with The Slow Cyclist in a calendar year, and commission is paid within 15 days of the start of your client's tour with us.
Co-Branding
We know how much your relationship with your client matters.
That’s why we’re delighted to co-brand itineraries and quotes with your agency's logo and contact details, so the experience feels seamless from your desk to ours.
Join us on Tour
We are happy to host travel advisors on trips to any of our destinations, and we also run specifc FAM trips to select destinations each year.
The best way to understand what it's like to travel with The Slow Cyclist is to do it yourself first. We offer special rates for travel advisors, and we're confident you'll return ready to recommend our experiences to your clients.
Travel Advisor FAQ
Payments can be made by either you or your client in US Dollars, Euros or British Pounds.
No. Typically we include everything, so that your clients can relax and enjoy their time with us instead of thinking what they need to pay when. The exception is tips or gratutities, which are always optional. You can read more about what's typically included here.
Of course, The Slow Cyclist is not the right fit for everyone. That said, since 2015 we have found that the vast majority of Slow Cyclists say they've not experienced the level of care, attention and good old fashioned hospitality that our trips offer. We've tried to be clear about how we differ from our competitors here on The Slow Cyclist Difference page of our website.
Over the years we have hosted solos, couples, groups of friends, we've hosted single sex groups, corporate groups, multi-generational families and big birthday celebrations for up to 50 guests. That said, our bread and butter, making up to 70% of our business in any given year, has always been private groups of up to 12 guests. Those who have travelled with us include CEOs and investment bankers, aristocrats and rock stars and every type of person in between. The most common thread that binds our guests is a desire to meet new people and experience new places, not from behind a car windscreen but from the saddle of an electric bike or on foot.
In short, no. Most of our guests would not define themselves as cyclists. They just enjoy cycling, as a way of exploring new places and of course, getting some exercise. We do have a variety of trips for potential travelers to choose from, ranging from Activity Level 1-5; so there is something for everyone.
All Scheduled trips are electric bike only. The type of e-bike depends on the terrain mix of a specific trip, but all trips are either hybrid or mountain bike.
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