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What to do in Bruges before Symposium starts? Click here to see Jos' recommendations
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Join the Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KwqFqgAj7IE6vgsUdex2DZ
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Sun 12 1445Border By Bike Tour with QuasimundoCycle to the Dutch Border! For those that arrive on Sunday and want an extra activity 1445 for a 1500 departure.Quasimundo Bike ToursFOC for symposium attendees. You must book in advance by emailing info@quasimundo.com
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Sun 12 From 1730DrinksFor those that arrive on Sunday and want some company, Drinks at the Vintage Bar. Westmeers 13, Brugge. All Welcome.The Vintage, BruggeFood/drink at own expense.
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Mon 13 1345Bruges Bike TourJoin the biggest group of bike tour operators on bikes, for our annual ride together! Quasimundo will be produly showing us how it's done. 1345 for a 1400 departure.Quasimundo Bike ToursFOC for Cycle Cities Symposium attendees.
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Mon 13 1900Cycle Cities Love your Partner QuizHow well do you know and love your Cycle Cities Partners? Join us for our valentines day themed quiz! Can you pin Tallinn on a map? Can you name all our German Partners? Join your quiz team and compete to see who knows and loves their Cycle Cities Partners the most! Great fun for those that have been in the network for many years, as well as the newbies who want to learn more about the Partners.Villa BotaFOC for Cycle Cities Symposium attendees. Food provided. Drinks available at the Cycle Cities cash bar.
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Tue 14 1030The 9th Annual Cycle Cities Symposium A full day of presentations, polls and interactive discussions about running a bike tour company. Meet your Cycle Cities Partners from all over the world and build our strong community by participating and sharing your own knowledge from your city. Villa BotaRegistered and pre-paid Symposium attendees only. lunch and refreshments (morning/afternoon tea) provided.
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Tue 14 1830Symposium Partner DinnerThe Partner Dinner has been a special night in the Symposium Calendar for since 2018. This is a three course meal at Waterkant Restaurant. We'll be riding bikes from Quasimundo at 1830/1845Quasimundo Bike ToursIncludes all CC Symposium attendees and those that have pre-booked. Event included in their ticket price.
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Wed 15 930-945Leave the hotelLoad your bags into Jos' van - they're heading to Antwerp!Martin's Hotel BrugesFor those that want their luggage transported to the Ibis in Antwerp
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Wed 15 1000CC Connections DayWe will be joined by Malou Versloot, Get Your Guide Regional Manager Benelux, Marius Braziunas, Fareharbor Sales Executive, and Joe Cresswell, Business Development Director from biketours.com, who will join us on a panel to tell us what the latest is with their respective companies, answer our questions and give us a chance to build better connections. This will be followed by our expansive QnA session where we will address the outstanding audience questions in an open discussion, where all attendees can contribute and help us build a closer and more connected network.
Villa BotaSymposium Attendees and invited guests only
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Wed 15 1200Free Time/ Train to AntwerpA few hours free time to grab some lunch, say goodbye to Bruges and head towards Antwerp. Attendees can take which train they prefer, and must purchase their own train tickets. Tickets can be bought from Bruges Station.Bruges Train StationSee the train schedule here.
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Wed 15 1500Luggage Pickup and CheckinPick up luggage at Ibis Antwerp, and check in to hotel.Ibis Antwerpen CentrumIf you're not staying at the Ibis Antwerp, you must still pick up your luggage from there at 1500 (or transport your own luggage from Bruges)
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Wed 15 1600Taste of Antwerp Beer tour, hosted by ErwinHosted by Erwin from Antwerp by Bike and Taste of AntwerpIbis Antwerpen CentrumThe Antwerp Beer tour will start at 1600 in the foyer of the Ibis Antwerpen Centrum
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Wed 15 Feb1900The Beer Tour will end with a meal, and a symposium closing party!Our final night of Symposium is all about fun, friendships and connections. Don't miss it!Somewhere in Antwerp!Meal included in Symposium ticket price (or pre-paid for guests). Drinks after the meal are at own expense.
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Thu 16 1100Antwerp Bike TourFor Symposium attendees who want to stay longer and make the most of their time in Belgium!Antwerp by BikeFree of charge (FOC) for Symposium attendees.
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Fri 17 TBCGent Bike TourCross off another Cycle City and join the Gent Bike Tour on Friday Morning! See Tim from citycycling.gent for more information.
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