Cycling Team Toeristiek vzw is not your typical cycling club. This cycling community was born during the COVID-19 era, when only small group rides were allowed. What started as a WhatsApp group to organize rides quickly evolved into a close-knit group of passionate cyclists looking for something extra alongside their regular club activities.
An addition to existing clubs
“We’re not a traditional club with official members,” says Bert Pattyn. “Many of our cyclists are already affiliated with other clubs. Cycling Team Toeristiek is a complement to their cycling fun. We go for sporty rides with room for coffee stops, photos, and above all: some ‘toeristiek’ along the way.”
#CTT focuses on enjoyment and experience, both on the road and on gravel. With nearly 200 members, the community has grown rapidly in a short time. “We try to schedule our rides when nearby clubs don’t have official rides, so we really add value. Thanks to good planning, we’re able to organize group rides where everyone feels welcome.”
Discovering Cyql
The club discovered Cyql online, but the real connection was made during a visit to Velofollies 2024 in Kortrijk. “That’s when we saw the platform in action. Since then, we’ve been using it to plan our rides.”
What stood out to them immediately? “The clarity. The app offers a clear overview of upcoming rides, with all details and GPX files. This makes it easy for everyone to know where, when and how to join—without it getting buried in a chaotic WhatsApp group.”
Suggestions and wishes
Still, they remain constructively critical and enjoy contributing to further development. “The bottom menu bar in the app could use a stronger visual presence—maybe by using our club colors. And we’d love to have direct access to the GPX library there instead of the current ‘marketplace’ tab. That would make it even more user-friendly.”
Why other clubs should choose Cyql
“Cyql makes it easy to publish rides with all details, without them getting lost in a busy WhatsApp group,” says Bert. “It’s software for cycling clubs that want to take group ride organization seriously.”
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