March 27 – 29, 2026 • Via Tommaseo 59 • Padua
By bike everywhere: this was the slogan that guided the fifth edition of the Cycle Tourism Show, hosted in Padua from 27 to 29 March 2026. The event, organized by Bikenomist, confirms its position as an international showcase for Italian and foreign cycle tourism, surpassing every previous edition with record numbers.
B2B was one of the event’s strong points: 80 supply and 40 demand operators from 20 countries participated in 1,112 targeted meetings, fostering new partnerships and understanding market opportunities.
The Show thus confirms its position as a strategic place where supply and demand meet, with over 5,000 professionals involved.
from all over Italy and abroad, +30% compared to 2025;
Travel stories and workshops attracted visitors and operators
The bicycle confirms itself as a means of conscious discovery of the territory, not just a sport
This video is just a small glimpse of what happened: smiles, imagined journeys, destinations waiting to be explored, and a community that keeps growing.
A series of pre-show events brought stories, inspiration, and cycling tips to several Italian cities, offering the opportunity to experience cycle tourism even before attending the Show. The events attracted over 2,000 people.
The Cycle Tourism Index and the fifth Isnart-Legambiente Report on Cycle Tourism were presented during the Forum. Cycle tourism is increasingly attracting young people and women, who now represent almost half of the demand.
For the first time, the Cycling Tourism Show has dedicated an exclusive space to event organizers: 22 new excuses to jump on the saddle and go pedaling.
Highlights include the “Find Travel Buddies” board, to find travel partners, and the “Little Cycle Tourist Passport,” where children collected stamps to start their own journey.
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