Road Cycling – The New Way of Business Networking

I always thought bicycling has the potential to be a good social and business networking activity.  Why?  Because it allows for a group of people, sharing similar pasion, to get together on a regular basis, share ideas for how to get things done better, faster, more efficiently and how to achieve better results.  Wait, are you talking about cycling?  Or about business?  About both – as the sport allows the players to achieve both…

So now we have one of the premier business magazines – The Economist – reaching the same conclusion.  In an article they published recently – the main conclusion is "Cycling is the New Golf".  Does it get any more prescriptive in how good the sport is in facilitating business objectives…

A growing number of corporate-sponsored charity bike rides and city cycle clubs are providing an ideal opportunity to talk shop with like-minded colleagues and clients while discussing different bike frames and tricky headwinds. Many believe cycling is better than golf for building lasting working relationships, or landing a new job, because it is less competitive.

Yes, indeed – biking allows for exactly that – meet with like-minded individuals, exercise and share ideas.  And according to the article The Economist put together – even allows for business deals to get closed effectively.  

A day in the saddle, racing uphill and downhill, creates a bonding experience that endures. “If I walk into a meeting and somebody says ‘I’ve done Cycle to Cannes’ it’s a done deal really,”

How about that for efficiency and network building….?  Sounds pretty impressive 

So, for all of you who enjoy the bicycle saddle – take notice and leverage those biking opportunities.  Here is the link and the est if the article.

 

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