Here you find the requirements to become listed in our network. These are geared to those of the very successful “Bett & Bike Project” of the German Cycling advocacy ADFC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club).

· Minimum requirements:

1. Cyclists may stay for one night only if they wish.
2. Lockable room for storage of cycles overnight (on ground level if possible) or permiision to store the bikes in the room.
3. Drying area for clothing and equipment (e.g. laundry, cellar or drying room) or a near laundromat.
   
4. Provision of cyclists' breakfast: substantial meal (e.g. fruit and wholemeal products).
5. Display or provision of cycle touring maps of the region, also bus and train timetables.
6. Set of repair equipment with the most important tools.
7. Address, opening times and telephone number of the nearest cycle repair shop for major repairs.

Further recommendations:

1. For those, who want to start or finish their trip, information should be provided on environment-friendly access by bus or train.
2. Transportation of guests if needed.
3. Provision of maps and descriptions of local and regional cycling routes.
4. Own stock of good-quality cycles for hire.
5. Transport service of luggage from the last or to the next accommodation.
6. Reservation service for the next night in a bicycle friendly accommodation.
7. Supply of important spare parts, if necessary by arrangement with the nearest repair shop.
8. List of other cycle-friendly establishments in the region.
9. Lunch pack to take away.
10. Guest book containing experiences of cycle-tourists in the region.

· List of criteria for cycle-friendly camp-sites

1. Separated area for cyclists and other not-motorized guests.
2. Lawn -surface, flat and horizontal if possible.
3. Cycle-shed or cycle-stand within view of the tent.
4. Drying facilities for clothing and equipment (e.g. laundry, cellar or drying room.)
5. No charge for the bicycle.
6. Display or provision of cycle touring maps of the region, also bus and train timetables.
7. Set of repair equipment with the most important tools.
8. Address, opening times and telephone number of the nearest cycle repair shop for major repairs

Further recommendations:

1. Lockable room for cycles and luggage.
2. Sitting-area with tables and shed if possible.
3. Cooking facilities.
4. Shopping facilities
5. Lit passages to the tent-area.
6. Supply of important spare parts, if necessary by arrangement with the nearest repair shop.
7. Information on cycle-friendly camp-sites in the region.
8. Renting of tents, caravans or log cabins.
9. Own stock of good-quality cycles for hire.
10. Provision of maps and descriptions of local and regional cycling routes.