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The National Bicycle Tour Directors Association, Inc. was formed in 1990 by a small core of ride directors who wanted to network with each other.

It has grown to include more than 100 ride directors and organizers from across the United States, Mexico, and Europe. The primary purpose of the NBTDA is to bring together the directors, coordinators, organizers, etc., of multi-day bicycle tours (two days or longer), to share ideas, learn ways to improve their events and promote responsible cycling.

There is no distinction between bicycle tours which are sponsored by non-profit, commercial, fundraising, etc., events as long as they are open to the general public, realizing that there may be restrictions because of size limitations of a ride, fees, fundraising requirements, etc. Rides must be two days or longer.

This organization is not open to sponsors of bicycle racing events, although a tour event sponsor shall not be excluded if he/she is also the sponsor of a racing event.

Membership in this organization is restricted to individuals, businesses and organizations that are directly involved with the organization of multi-day bicycle tours.

Membership fees range from $90 to $245 per year, depending on size and duration of the event. (See the table below).

Annually the NBTDA holds a conference that allows members to meet and network with each other. The conference includes lectures and breakouts with topics specific to presenting multi-day rides.

  • Your ride and information will be included on the NBTDA's Web site at www.nbtda.com.
  • You will receive quarterly newsletters with articles by NBTDA members, information on new laws, ride updates, etc. via the internet.
  • You will have access to a members only area on the web site. There, you will be able to download the newsletter, get valuable advice from other members, chat and post your rides.
  • You will have the opportunity to purchase an insurance package at a rate only available to NBTDA members through McKay Insurance Company in Iowa.
  • You will have the opportunity to network with ride coordinators from around the country on issues relevant to today's cycling community.
Georgia State Trooper and Jerry Colley, Bike Ride Across Georgia (BRAG)
Amber Travsky emcees Tour de Wyoming evening events
Oklahoma Freewheel Rest Stop
Former RAGBRAI Director, Jim Green, being interviewed by local TV
 
 
TPD* Fee
0 to 3,500 $90
3,501 to 7,000 $180
7,001 and up $245

TPD (Tour Participant Days) = Total number of riders times number of days of the ride

Included in Membership: Listing of one tour on NBTDA.com, searchable by: calendar listing, geographical location or via our master list. The listing includes: tour name, tour dates, tour location, tour facts, contact information, company information and a photo of the tour.

Additional Listings: Member tour directors/companies who operate multiple tours have the opportunity to advertise additional tours on NBTDA.com for 12 months, with no maximum number of listings, for $20 per tour listing. Each additional tour listing receives the same benefits offered to the initial listing provided with your membership.

You have two options for joining the NBTDA or renewing your membership:

Register online for 2010 through Sign Me Up Sports. Click the icon below to be taken to our secure registration area. Credit cards accepted.

Online Membership Renewal

Or, if you prefer the old-fashioned paper form and prefer to pay by check, download & print a copy of the 2010 Membership Application. This PDF file requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you need a copy or an upgrade, click on the button below to download & install a free copy!

For more membership information, contact David Harrenstein, NBTDA Executive Director, via the online form on our Contact Page.

 
 
NBTDA, Inc. • PO Box 155 • Lanesboro, MN 55949 • 507-467-3321