Bike Talks

Bike Talks: meetings about bike trips in Brussels

For the first time, Pro Velo is organising “Bike Talks ” with its bike partners. Whatsit? They are different themed meetings of about 2 hours about bike trips that allow you to answer these questions: how do I choose my route? What equipment should I bring? Where do I sleep and eat? What route planning tools are there? What budget should I anticipate? Bike trips: are they for me? Which bike should I choose?

And all of that, of course, depends on different situations: adult, family, small budget or solo women. At each Bike Talk, Pro Velo and its partners will share with you all their rich knowledge of practical and technical advice, followed by stories from bike riders. You will also be offered a practical portion with workshops on bike mechanics (beginners’ level) or even testing touring bikes, for example...each Bike Talk has its own special feature.

Practical Information

It lasts for 2 hours maximum. The Bike Talks mostly take place on a Wednesday evening. The meetings are given in French, but our speakers can answer questions in Dutch or English. Reservation is compulsory.

Everything about Bike Rides 

Wednesday 19 May from 6pm to 8pm at the Circularium (95 chaussée de Mons, 1070 Anderlecht) in collaboration with the Ateliers de la Rue Voot, CyCLO, and the 3 touring bike specialists La Maison du Vélo, Bike Your City.

Les Ateliers de la Rue Voot: what type of bike should I use for a bike trip? What equipment? Which wheels should I choose? What position should I adopt on my bike? What are the advantages and disadvantages of bags to redistribute weight? What budget do you need for a second-hand bike and to fix it up yourself or buy a new one?

Arthur, a mechanic at Pro Velo, will come and give a presentation on the construction and assembly of his touring bike which allowed him to spend several months in Latin America.

CyCLO will come and bring second-hand bikes for you to test, specially refurbished to be touring bikes. The Maison du Vélo, Bike Your City will come and offer you their new bike models to try.

free admission but reservation required

SOLO BIKE RIDES

Wednesday 26 May from 6 pm to 7 pm - Online

Do you find travelling alone as a woman daunting? This Bike Talk is made for you.

Pro Velo: where to sleep and eat? How do I plan my trip? What equipment should I bring? What clothes should I bring? Which routes should I choose? What budget?

Female bike riders who have gone for it will come and give you a presentation about their experiences to provide practical and concrete feedback on their experiences. 

free admission but reservation required

Organising a Family Bike Ride

Sunday 20 june at Haricot magique

Sunday 20 june, Pro Velo will answer the following questions: which equipment is necessary for organising a family trip? How many kilometres per day? What budget? How do I choose my accommodation? How do I plan my trip?

This Bike Talk will be topped off with a story from a family who have field experience of travelling by bike. Children are welcome ;)

Price per person: 5 euros with a drink.

Organising a Low Cost Bike Ride

Wednesday 30 June from 6pm to 8pm at Les Ateliers de la Rue Voot at VUB (40 Boulevard du Triomphe, 1160 Auderghem).

Pro Velo will give you all the best tips for a low budget bike ride: where can you homestay? What equipment is absolutely essential? What destinations are near you?

Les Ateliers de la Rue Voot will show you how to strip and restore a touring bike to get a bike that suits your budget while using quality salvaged materials.

Marc, a guide at Pro Velo and a big thrifty traveller, will present his tips to you through an account of his many bike trips in Europe.

We can do a quick inspection of your bike at the end of the session.

free admission but reservation required

Do you want to throw yourself into a bike trip RIGHT NOW?

A quirky and unusual bike trip in Brussels right near your house? On the weekends of 10 to 11 July and 25 to 26 September, Pro Velo will take you on a Mini Bike Adventure.