A bike shop is more than a shop. Bike Your City is an independent shop in Laeken, and we are part of the Brussels cycling community: we ride with it, sponsor it, keep its bikes on the road – and help shape a city where everyone can ride.
Wheel of Care – and every project like it
We were there when Wheel of Care was founded – the Brussels home-care organisation whose nurses and midwives visit their patients exclusively by bike – and we are an active service partner, keeping their bikes ready for their rounds.
We stand behind Wheel of Care and the new projects that grow out of it, and we will keep supporting them. The same goes for every similar initiative: care, social and community projects that move people and help people by bike. If that's you, come and talk to us – we'll help with bikes, servicing, advice and special conditions.
Born in our shop: Ride Your Future and Velosolutions Belgium
Two initiatives that changed cycling for kids and teens in Brussels started under our roof: Ride Your Future, the non-profit that launched the BXL Pump Park, and Velosolutions Belgium, which builds pump tracks across the country. Working closely with citydev.brussels on the development of the new Tivoli neighbourhood, we helped bring Brussels' first pump track to Laeken – just a few doors from our shop. Discover it and many more on our pump tracks page. Today we keep developing new tracks with Wonko and Velosolutions.
Neighbours and partners in north Brussels
- Greenbizz – a few doors from our shop at Rue Dieudonné Lefèvre 17, the Brussels hub where green start-ups and sustainable businesses grow.
- Parckfarm – the urban farm in Tour & Taxis park, with a community garden, orchard and greenhouse café: a perfect stop on a family ride from our shop.
Kidical Mass
Photo: City of Brussels
We are a sponsor and partner of Kidical Mass: a child-sized, festive bike parade with music from a decked-out cargo bike, on routes past parks and playgrounds. It shows how safe, fun and normal it should be for kids to ride in the city – the perfect first group ride for families. See the next dates on our family rides page or in the Kidical Mass calendar.
Critical Mass Brussels
We are a partner of Critical Mass Brussels, the regular group ride that celebrates cycling in the city. Follow the Critical Mass Brussels club on Strava for rides.
Brussels cycling partners
- MolemBIKE – the cycling association from neighbouring Molenbeek.
- CyCLO – the Brussels non-profit that makes bike repair and bike parking accessible to everyone.
- Pro Velo – cycling lessons, guided tours and advice for everyday cyclists.
- Bike-Packer – the Brussels cycle-travel organisation at the Grand Hospice, helping cycle tourists prepare their trips and renting out bikepacking bikes and bags.
- Pedal BXL – the Brussels bike courier service. We keep their bikes rolling.
- Wheel the World – the platform for accessible travel. Together we help travellers with disabilities discover Brussels.
Festivals, fairs and culture
- Festivals: we have partnered several times with Brussels festivals such as Couleur Café and Fuse – with bike parking, repair stands and service so that festival-goers can come by bike.
- Bike Brussels: we have exhibited several times at the Bike Brussels fair and supported the event.
- Drum and Bass on Bike: we supported this event in Brussels – we love projects that bring bikes, music and people together.
Organising a festival or event and want to welcome visitors by bike? Talk to us.
Shaping the city together
Brussels is the home of European cycling policy and of a lively grassroots cycling scene – and we want to be part of the conversation.
- City plans: we gladly contribute to new mobility and cycling plans of the City, the Region, citydev.brussels and other groups, sharing what we see every day in the workshop and on the street.
- Research and citizen groups: we work with universities and higher-education institutions as well as independent citizen groups on projects around cycling and public space.
- Schools and the environment: together with schools, Brussels Environment and the Flemish environment administration, we help move lasting sustainability projects forward.
Bike events in Brussels to put in your calendar
- Kidical Mass – family bike parades from spring to autumn, plus the Light Parade in November.
- Critical Mass – a regular evening group ride through the city.
- BXL Tour – the big Brussels bike day in June, when major roads close to cars.
- Car-free Sunday – during European Mobility Week in September, the whole Region belongs to walkers and cyclists.
Are you organising a bike event, a demonstration ride or a project in Brussels? We're happy to help with a repair stand, bikes or advice – get in touch.
Brussels Unchained
We sponsor the Brussels Unchained club on Strava. We ride along from time to time and organise joint events together.
Our own Strava club
Join the Bike Your City club on Strava for our family rides from Laeken, group rides and events.
Independent, together
We work closely with other independent bike shops instead of competing like a chain. And we support the people who keep Brussels moving: special conditions for non-profits, cooperatives and NGOs, and discounts for care workers who ride. See Business, schools & community.
Cycling in Brussels: useful links
Are you a Brussels association, school or initiative and want to work with us? Get in touch or message us on WhatsApp.