This year, Velomai reaches a monumental milestone: our 10th anniversary! But as we mark this special occasion, our hearts turn to the incredible Frans Nijs, our beloved colleague and EUCG board member, whose boundless energy and passion were the very soul of Velomai. 

EUCG’s programme calendar for Velomai 2026 – come and take part

These are all provided by the many volunteers from EUCG.

Sign up on EU Learn for all the classes you can! If you cannot access EU Learn, contact the trainer/event leader for a special treatment.

If you can only participate in one thing, please join our flagship ride, as we take part in the Critical Mass Brussels on the last Friday of 29 May.

Training courses (online, Oliver Kozak):

1.       7 Ways to turn a boring commute into useful exercise – Thu 30 Apr 2026, 12:30

2.       How to buy an ebike? – Mon 11 May 2026, 12:30-14:00

3.       How to prevent bike theft? – Mon 18 May 2026, 12:30-13:30

4.       How to transport children by bike? – Fri 22 May 2026, 12:30-13:305.        

Workshops (in person, Brussels):

1.       Travelling on wheels ideas and tips! Ideas for your next trip! (SB34) – 5 May 2026, 12:15-13:30 (Ana Cuadrado Galvan and Caterina Verde)

2.       Bike repair workshop (SB34) – 12 May, 12:00-13:30 (Daniel Gassmann and Caterina Verde)

3.       Short film on cycling and a debate on soft mobility (PLB3) – 28 May, 12:30-14:00 (David Croiser)

Safe cycling training courses (in person, with bikes, small groups of max 5, Brussels) (Carolien Zandbergen) (ask Carolien for more dates if these are full):

• 13, 19 and 28 May (all at 13:00-14:15).

Bike rides:

1.       Ride to Maastricht to commemorate the Schuman Declaration (start from Brussels, 140 km), 09 May, 08:00-18.00 (registration closed 5 May, 23:59) (Pim Gesquiere)

2.       100km sports road ride around Brussels, 10 May, 08:30-12:30 (Brussels, Bois de la Cambre, Carrefour des Attelages) (Maciej Lopatka)

3.       We Ride For Europe – from Brussels via Luxembourg to Strassbourg  – leisure-touring pace (550 km, 5 days, back by train), Wed 13 May, 08:00 – Sun 17 May, 15:00 (Philippe Wagner) – www.werideforeurope.eu (only 18 places) (you can also join for a part of the ride)

4.       After-work gravel ride to Vossem (start from Brussels, 40 km), 
15 May, 17:30-21:30 (registration closes on 12 May 2026, 23:59) (Pim Gesquiere)

5.       All the ladies! A bike tour celebrating women in the city, through street art and street names (1h30 min light bike tour in Brussels), 19 May, 17:30-19:00 (Meeting at PLB3) (Jessica Jansson)

6.       On your bike! Cycling along the Canal, light bike ride including picnic in Brussels (you can also use service bikes, bring your lunch), 22 May, 12:30-14:00, (Meeting at SB34) (Mitch Ward & Erik Ballhausen)

7.       On your bike! Cycling to the parc behind Tour & Taxi, like bike ride including picnic in Brussels (you can also use service bikes, bring your lunch), 26 May, 12:30-14:00, (Meeting at SB34) (Giulia Larato and David Crosier)

EUCG Group Events:

1.       Kidical Mass Brussels, 10 May, 14:30, Place Trone (Eva REVILLA)

2.       Critical Mass Brussels, 29 May, 18:00, Place Trone (meeting around the EUCG flag at 17:30) (Malte Arhelger)