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Come and join our ever-growing network

Be a part of an elite network with WeWheel! We are ahead of the curve with our tech and business model and we are looking to expand our brand by opening franchises around Ireland with the help of network partners that are a good fit with our brand. We provide you with all the tools to bring local adventure and fun to your community, earning profits by running an exciting bicycle tour branch.

Read more about WeWheel to discover its origins as a joint venture between two successful tour operators in Ireland: Lally Tours and Overland Ireland.

Here at WeWheel, we have created two avenues in which you can join our network and become our next destination. We want to hear from you and about you; we want to know whether you are a pre-existing bike shop/rental operation or you are looking to start a new business venture, stepping into the world of eBikes.

Joining WeWheel as one of its destinations is a perfect chance to add an additional activity and revenue to pre-existing tour businesses, activity providers, B&Bs, cafés, bike shops, and bike rental businesses. Keep reading to learn more and please feel free to get in touch if you have any further questions.

Who We Are

As a collection of people, WeWheel began as a collaboration between Mairtín Óg Lally (of Lally Tours) and Reiner Van der Maat (of Overland Ireland). Both Mairtín and Reinier are passionate about tourism, the outdoors, and maintaining the environment. Probably bike tours were inevitable!

One simple decision sparked the ignition for a new idea of an eBike tour company: we decided to purchase eBikes for a quicker and more sustainable way to commute to work.

As a seasoned tourism development team with thousands of kilometres on the clock, we were aware our guests still wanted to explore the area they were visiting, but there were very few options in the middle ground between all-day bus tours and two-hour walking tours.

WeWheel was created to offer the opportunity for customers to discover the local gems and the culture of your chosen location through guided, self-guided, and scavenger hunt eBike tours. We allow the guests to immerse themselves in locations and attractions they would not be able to experience on a traditional tour — and within a matter of hours.

We have created WeWheel to function as a franchise because we believe that the best way to expand into new locations is by inviting enterprising and passionate people in local areas to open up their own WeWheel branch, serving as a new location in our ever-expanding bike tour offering.

Why Join WeWheel

We create your tour routes and stops using your expertise and your local knowledge. Transform your tour into an immersive experience via our custom app and create a competitive price point for your local market.

We help you to get the most out of your business by offering ongoing support:

  • 3rd-party seller management
  • Website administration
  • Global marketing and distribution
  • Benefit from an overview of consumer queries and online marketing that helps drive business to your location.

So, whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or this is your first venture, all you need to bring is your local knowledge! Our dedicated team here at HQ are here to provide support continuously throughout the partnership, taking the stress out of running your WeWheel franchise. This allows you and your team to focus on the daily operation in your location and customer experience.

Understanding WeWheel’s Market

Our customers are people who recognise the need for a fun, interactive way to explore the world’s most interesting cities and towns, and we are committed to making sure they have a wonderful time doing this — all while educating them about the history and culture they are immersed in.

Our customer demographic spans a large range; for example, our self-guided tours are quite popular with solo travellers and couples who are interested in getting to know the local area. Whereas our guided tour customers are often a wider mix of various tourism demographics.

Our games, on the other hand, have a real mix of couples, friends, family and groups who want to have a lot of fun and see all the local hotspots! We cater all our tours and games to ensure everyone has a great time, coming away having learned something new, energised about the location.

As a franchise, we work with OTAs to help with marketing and distribution, but we understand and encourage our franchisees to develop localised marketing plans to ensure they maximise their sales potential and build a customer and client portfolio on their doorstep.

Are You an Existing Operator?

If you’re an existing bike shop or rental company looking to expand, a WeWheel Partnership could be your next opportunity. Enhance your current eBike fleet with our smart helmets to offer an even better experience to your customers. We’ll add your business to our marketing network, connecting you with a global audience of travellers eager to discover the best each location has to offer.

You are looking for a new venture and are starting from scratch

Our ready-to-go business model makes it easy to launch. Our headquarters will support you with the connections and tools needed to get started, so you can focus on growing your business. With a low franchise fee and minimal start-up costs, WeWheel is committed to building strong partnerships.

Born from a passion for our local area and sharing it with others, WeWheel seeks partners who are eager to share their love of their location with visitors from around the world.

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