Leading the Ride: Five Major Race Organizers Unite! Exploring New Horizons in
Cycling Economy, Culture, and SustainabilityCycling is more than just a sport! Representatives from world-renowned events such as
Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, GRAND CYCLE TOKYO, KOM Challenge and Bike New York
will share insights from five key perspectives: brand value, urban synergy, cultural exchange, lifestyle integration, and local impact.
Witness how cycling goes beyond expectations—driving cities and nations toward success while shaping a new solution
at the intersection of market economy, cultural tourism, and environmental sustainability!
周秀隆 Joe Chou | 中華民國對外貿易發展協會副秘書長Executive Vice President, Taiwan External Trade Development Council(TAITRA)
13:40-14:20
Keynote1.品牌加值 Brand Value Enhancement新加坡 Singapore|Tour de France Singapore Criterium環法賽事的魅力:新加坡經濟的加速器The charm of the Tour de France: An Accelerator for Singapore's Economy
林祖夷 Lin Zuyi | Event Consultant, ZeüsS Technical Services
14:20-15:00
Keynote2.城市共生 Urban Coexistence美國 The United States|Bike New York自行車友善城市:打造城市經濟新商模Bicycle-Friendly Cities: Creating New Business Models for Urban Economies
Kenneth J. Podziba | CEO, Bike New York
15:00-15:40
Keynote3.文化綜效 Cultural Synergy義大利 Italy|Giro d'Italia巔峰競技的世界舞台:環義的經濟與文化影響A Global Stage for Peak Performance: The Economic and Cultural Impact of the Giro d'Italia
Michele Napoli | CEO, RCS Sports & Events DMCC
15:40-16:20
Keynote4.生活共融 Social Integration日本 Japan|GRAND CYCLE TOKYO自行車的力量:人與社區之間的連結Power of cycling:Connecting People and Community
前原淳 Atsushi Maehara | GCT執行委員會事務局次長The Deputy Secretary General of GRAND CYCLE TOKYO Executive Committee
16:20-17:00
Keynote5.在地影響 Local Influence台灣 Taiwan|Taiwan KOM Challenge台灣的賽事經濟:引動國際聲量的運動潮流Taiwan's Event Economy: Driving International Recognition through Sports Trends
何麗卿 Ria Ho | 中華民國自行車騎士協會秘書長Secretary General, Taiwan Cyclist Federation
17:00
賦歸Farewell
時段 Time
議程 Agenda 講者 Speaker
13:00-13:30
來賓報到Registration
13:30-13:40
主辦單位致詞&合影Welcome remarks & group photo周秀隆 Joe Chou | 中華民國對外貿易發展協會副秘書長Executive Vice President, Taiwan External Trade Development Council(TAITRA)
13:40-14:20
Keynote1.品牌加值 Brand Value Enhancement新加坡 Singapore|Tour de France Singapore Criterium環法賽事的魅力:新加坡經濟的加速器The charm of the Tour de France: An Accelerator for Singapore's Economy林祖夷 Lin Zuyi| Event Consultant, ZeüsS Technical Services
14:20-15:00
Keynote2.城市共生 Urban Coexistence美國 The United States|Bike New York自行車友善城市:打造城市經濟新商模Bicycle-Friendly Cities: Creating New Business Models for Urban EconomiesKenneth J. Podziba| CEO, Bike New York×Bike New YorkCEO, Bike New York
15:00-15:40
Keynote3.文化綜效 Cultural Synergy義大利 Italy|Giro d'Italia巔峰競技的世界舞台:環義的經濟與文化影響A Global Stage for Peak Performance: The Economic and Cultural Impact of the Giro d'Italia Michele Napoli| CEO, RCS Sports & Events DMCC
15:40-16:20
Keynote4.生活共融 Social Integration日本 Japan|GRAND CYCLE TOKYO自行車的力量:人與社區之間的連結Power of cycling:Connecting People and Community前原淳 Atsushi Maehara| GCT執行委員會事務局次長The Deputy Secretary General of GRAND CYCLE TOKYO Executive Committee
16:20-17:00
Keynote5.在地影響 Local Influence台灣 Taiwan|Taiwan KOM Challenge台灣的賽事經濟:引動國際聲量的運動潮流Taiwan's Event Economy: Driving International Recognition through Sports Trends何麗卿 Ria Ho| 中華民國自行車騎士協會秘書長Secretary General, Taiwan Cyclist Federation
17:00
賦歸Farewell
林祖夷 Lin ZuyiEvent Consultant, ZeüsS Technical Services
賽事策劃顧問, 宙勢顧問
Zuyi is an independent event consultant based out of Singapore and a passionate for the sport of cycling. His career break came when he was appointed by the Organising Committee of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) 2010 in Singapore as the Assistant Competition Manager of the Cycling competitions where he took charge of the road cycling events. Post YOG, he was engaged for his niche event knowledge such as course design & traffic management, stakeholders management to manage events such as the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, OCBC Cycle Singapore, Red Bull Showrun, as well the 2015 SEA Games Cycling. Zuyi is also a certified Cycling Coach, Commissaire, and he has been appointed as team manager and director Sportif for his national team and continental teams.
Kenneth J. Podziba 為現任 Bike New York 總裁兼執行長。Bike New York 是一家非營利組織,以舉辦 TD Five Boro Bike Tour 聞名,該活動是美國最大、全球最具影響力的公益自行車活動。在Kenneth的領導下,Bike New York 幫助無數紐約人透過騎乘自行車改變生活與社區。該組織擁有全美最大且最具多樣性的自行車教育與安全培訓計畫,其中的Bike Path計畫更專門為更生人提供自行車維修培訓,幫助其加入 Citi Bike 的維修團隊。此外,Bike New York 在倡導道路安全與公平性扮演關鍵角色。同時,在應對移民危機的行動中,該組織積極為尋求庇護者提供自行車,提升其交通便利性,並更快融入紐約市的生活。
Kenneth J. Podziba serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Bike New York, a nonprofit organization renowned for producing the TD Five Boro Bike Tour—the largest bike event in the United States and the world’s premier charitable bike ride. Under his leadership, Bike New York has empowered countless New Yorkers to transform their lives and communities through bicycling. The organization operates the largest and most diverse bike education and safety program in the nation, and its innovative Bike Path program trains formerly incarcerated individuals as bike mechanics for Citi Bike. Furthermore, Bike New York’s advocacy efforts have played a pivotal role in creating safer, more equitable streets, while its proactive response to the migrant crisis has equipped asylum seekers with bicycles, fostering greater mobility and integration into New York City life.
Michele NapoliCEO, RCS Sports & Events DMCC
Michele的職涯始於2006年杜林冬季奧運組織委員會,擔任場館經理,負責規劃與建設運動場館。2007年,他加入RCS Sport & Events,主要負責拓展賽事版圖,成功爭取NBA、歐洲籃球聯賽、台維斯盃等國際頂級賽事的主辦權。2017年,Michele加入InfrontItaly,擔任執行長辦公室幕僚長及企業健身管理經理,隨後於2018年重返RCS Sport,出任事業發展部長,負責推動公司業務成長與市場拓展。自2021年起,他擔任RCS Sports and Events DMCC執行長,專注於阿聯酋市場的事業發展,負責規劃與執行環阿聯酋自行車賽與拉斯海瑪半馬賽等國際級賽事。Michele的職涯展現他對全球運動產業發展的熱忱,透過創新賽事管理與策略規劃,推動國際體育賽事的發展,並提升品牌與賽事的全球影響力。
Michele’s career began as Site Manager for the Organising Committee of the XX Olympic Winter Games Turin 2006, where he contributed to the design and construction of sports facilities. In 2007, he joined RCS Sport & Events, initially supporting the expansion of its event portfolio, acquiring rights for major competitions like the NBA, EuroLeague, and Davis Cup. In 2017, Michele joined Infront Italy as Chief CEO Staff and Manager of Corporate Fitness before returning to RCS Sport in 2018 as Head of Business Development. Since 2021, he has been CEO of RCS Sports and Events DMCC, focusing on business development in the Emirates and managing high-profile events, including the UAE Cycling Tour and the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon. Michele's career reflects a commitment to the growth of international sports through innovative event management and strategic development.
前原淳 Atsushi MaeharaGCT執行委員會事務局次長The Deputy Secretary General of GRAND CYCLE TOKYO Executive Committee
The section director of the sports department in Tokyo. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is comprehensively promoting various events related to bicycles as part of the "GRAND CYCLE TOKYO" project, in order to make bicycles more familiar to people who are environmentally friendly and good for their health. Maehara is in charge of the fun ride event “Rainbow Bridge Ride” and the sports experience event “Multisport” held in conjunction with the event.
何麗卿 Ria Ho中華民國自行車騎士協會秘書長Secretary General, Taiwan Cyclist Federation
何麗卿為現任中華民國自行車騎士協會秘書長,並擔任中華奧會全民運動委員會委員、BiCYCLE CLUB 雜誌總編輯及國立臺灣體育運動大學講師。她亦是日本北陸石川縣觀光大使及台灣鐵人三項協會常務理事。她長年投入自行車賽事規劃與執行,包括環花東自行車賽&365挑戰系列、環大台北自行車挑戰等長距離騎乘活動。此外,她亦是臺灣自行車節-臺灣KOM自行車登山王挑戰的主要推手,並成功舉辦KOMM 馬祖南北竿飆高挑戰、太平山賽等國內指標性賽事。此外,她積極促進國際交流,推動台日自行車合作,並與BiCYCLE CLUB 雜誌、ROUVY 線上平台等國際品牌合作,提升台灣自行車運動的全球影響力。
Ria Ho is the Secretary-General of the Taiwan Cyclist Federation, a member of the Sport for All Commission of the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee, Editor-in-Chief of BiCYCLE CLUB magazine, and a lecturer at the National Taiwan University of Sport. She also serves as a Tourism Ambassador for Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, and an Executive Director of the Chinese Taipei Triathlon Association. With extensive experience in cycling event planning, she has organized major races such as the Tour of East TW & 365 Challenge Series, Tour of Grand Taipei, and the Taiwan KOM Challenge. She also promotes international cycling collaborations, strengthening Taiwan-Japan ties and working with global brands like BiCYCLE CLUB and ROUVY to expand Taiwan's presence in the global cycling community.
Erik BronsvoortCo-Founder, Circular Cycling
何麗卿為現任中華民國自行車騎士協會秘書長,並擔任中華奧會全民運動委員會委員、BiCYCLE CLUB 雜誌總編輯及國立臺灣體育運動大學講師。她亦是日本北陸石川縣觀光大使及台灣鐵人三項協會常務理事。她長年投入自行車賽事規劃與執行,包括環花東自行車賽&365挑戰系列、環大台北自行車挑戰等長距離騎乘活動。此外,她亦是臺灣自行車節-臺灣KOM自行車登山王挑戰的主要推手,並成功舉辦KOMM 馬祖南北竿飆高挑戰、太平山賽等國內指標性賽事。此外,她積極促進國際交流,推動台日自行車合作,並與BiCYCLE CLUB 雜誌、ROUVY 線上平台等國際品牌合作,提升台灣自行車運動的全球影響力。
Ria Ho is the Secretary-General of the Taiwan Cyclist Federation, a member of the Sport for All Commission of the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee, Editor-in-Chief of BiCYCLE CLUB magazine, and a lecturer at the National Taiwan University of Sport. She also serves as a Tourism Ambassador for Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, and an Executive Director of the Chinese Taipei Triathlon Association. With extensive experience in cycling event planning, she has organized major races such as the Tour of East TW & 365 Challenge Series, Tour of Grand Taipei, and the Taiwan KOM Challenge. She also promotes international cycling collaborations, strengthening Taiwan-Japan ties and working with global brands like BiCYCLE CLUB and ROUVY to expand Taiwan's presence in the global cycling community.