Tampere offers €20,000 for businesses to pilot cycle-tourism services
Visit Tampere is offering up to €20,000 in pilot funding for companies to trial new cycle-tourism services in Tampere in 2026–2027 under the Joy of Cycling project.
Visit Tampere is inviting companies to apply for pilot funding to launch new cycle-tourism services in Tampere as part of the Joy of Cycling project, with €20,000 set aside for trials during 2026–2027.
The Joy of Cycling project will develop new recreational, gravel and mountain-biking routes in 2026–2027 to complement the Lakes Routes network, broadening options for beginners and more experienced riders. Pilot support can cover equipment rental, guided tours, events, nature experiences or ready-made travel packages.
Organisers aim to select one to three service concepts to run in Tampere during 2027, prioritising commercial potential, a long or year-round season and appeal to diverse user groups.
The call is run by Visit Tampere together with the City of Tampere and Ekokumppanit Oy. Application details are available from Visit Tampere.
The call follows the city's decision to invest in Kauppi–Niihama mountain-bike trails to expand the Kauppi–Niihama trail network and the launch of a citywide mobility programme the citywide mobility programme aimed at boosting outdoor recreation and services.
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