OPEN YOUR RIDEALONE STORE

START A NEW ADVENTURE WITH US

WHY INVEST IN CYCLOTOURISM?

AN EXPONENTIALLY GROWING INDUSTRY

33 million visits in 2022 for a direct 4,1€ billion economic impact, combined with an all time record of 22 million bicycle and e-bikes sold in 2021 in Europe: these are the numbers of cyclotourism. The third Italian Report on Cyclotourism is clear: it depicts a massive increase of e-bike sales, close to 50%, and doubling of cyclotouristes presence. Read the full report here.

RIDEALONE: MARKET INNOVATOR

There are many factors that differentiate RideAlone from its competitors: strategic choices and customized offers, specializations and far-sighted vision has shaped our business into one of the most innovative organizations in e-bike cyclotourism. Check out what we do, and get a feeling of why we stand out.

OUR ZERO IMPACT PRODUCT

FULL SUSPENDED E-BIKE

E-MTB

E-BIKE MONO-AMMORTIZZATA

E-MTB

E-CITY BIKE

ELECTRIC

WHY OPEN A RIDEALONE STORE?

IT’S EASY TO MANAGE

A small workshop and showroom for displaying bicycles is all you need to get started. We will provide you with a monitoring management system that will allow you to focus only on taking care of the bikes and on the relationship with customers, avoiding overwhelming practices and bureaucracies. Being part of a franchise means being able to count on the knowledge and resources of a qualified team.

COMPETITIVE PRICES

You will be a step ahead of your competitors. Enjoy the advantages of buying e-bikes, accessories and spare parts at an exclusive price. The services you will provide to your customers will distinguish your store from others; take advantage of our coaching program for your sales and your technical development.

IT’S A BRAND NEW STRATEGY

RideAlone bike rent business follows today’s trends and it’s developing fast, constantly increasing revenues. Thanks to a fully digital customer management system, RideAlone represents a new generation of franchising in the field.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

1. SETUP

We will plan and set up together your RideAlone, suggesting aesthetic and functional solutions. N.B.: masonry and building systems are not included in our offer.

2- TRAINING

Thanks to a 7-days training, you will learn all the technical, commercial and managerial skills you will need in order to be fully competent and ready to run your shop.

3. COACHING

You are not off to a solo adventure. An expert member from our staff will follow the initial phase of your business, being by your side at your location for 3 days, making sure you have everything you need to start with confidence.

4. SUPPORT

We don’t ever get tired of saying it: being a franchising means that you can count on numbers and competence of a bigger team, always there for you. Support is guaranteed.

5. PAPERWORK

You won’t have to worry about anything, we’ll take care of paperwork: we will provide all standard forms, procedure operating manuals as well as detailed technical manuals.

6. MARKETING

Thanks to RideAlone direction, you can count on efficient marketing strategies and on a wide range of products for your communication. Our centralized marketing activity will make your promotion effective.

7. MANAGEMENT TOOL

Our management tool will help you monitor your activities, saving you time and energy. This software and training to use it are included in our offer.

8. BRANDING

You will be licenced to use the RideAlone brand and will be able to use without further charges our coordinated image, allowing you to effectively use the brand identity, its values and its recognizability.

9. GRAPHIC DESIGN

Our graphic design team will create the necessary promotional material, aligning the aesthetic and ensuring uniformity with the RideAlone image. This service does not include printing and distribution costs.

10. WEBSITE

You will have an area dedicated to your store on the RideAlone website, which will include all useful information needed for your business. This service also includes a personalized email inbox.

11. SUPPLIERS

To purchase electric vehicles you will rely on RideAlone's supply, a guarantee of quality and safety. Made by the best manufacturers, our fleets help sculpt the identity of RideAlone.

12. YOUR FIRST E-BIKES

Your first bike fleet will be our handshake to congratulate you on being a new important member of the RideAlone family, ready to start the adventure in e-bike cyclotourism.

WHAT WE ASK

STARTING INVESTEMENT

€24,900 is the sum required to start your franchise with RideAlone. This includes setting up your store and the first supply of e-bikes.

ROYALTIES

Starting from the first year, 2% of revenue is required.

MARKETING AND SUPPORT FEE

Starting from the second year, a 300 € monthly fee will help sustain marketing, social medial and support services supplied by RideAlone to its affiliates.

LOCATION

For your RideAlone store, we encourage you to choose historic centres, central areas, natural parks, or easily accessible areas with the possibility of parking. Mountain or hill towns with a strong touristic attraction.

MINIMUM STORE DIMENSION

To comfortably fit a RideAlone showroom and repair shop we ask for a minimum space of 45 square meters.

CATCHMENT AREA

The ideal location to start your business will have a minimum of 20.000 inhabitants.

ARE YOU A BIKE ENTHUSIAST? DO YOU LOVE NATURE? ARE YOU INTRIGUED BY TOURISM AND PEOPLE? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND EASY-TO-MANAGE ACTIVITY?

FILL IN THE FORM: BRING RIDEALONE TO YOUR CITY