Cyclo Bxl

What Cyclo Bxl does

CyCLO (legal name: CyCLO ASBL; also referred to as Cyclo Bxl) is a Belgian non-profit organization (ASBL/vzw) founded in 2003 in Brussels, employing approximately 70 people across 10 bicycle workshops. Its core activities are organized under sub-brands including CycloLokal (mobile neighborhood outreach and pipettes), CycloFactory (circular-economy bike refurbishment), DYNAMO (socioprofessional insertion mechanic training), Het Atelier Participatif (DIY repair venue), Tarmac (urban cycling laboratory), and CycloParking (bicycle parking services). The organizational flagship is a network of six Fietspunten (Points Vélo) located at Brussels-Midi, Brussels-Nord, Brussels-Luxembourg, Brussels-Central, Bockstael, and Bourse stations, providing walk-in bicycle repairs, electric-bike servicing (Bosch and Shimano), parts and accessories sales, bike rentals, washing, and donations without appointment. The Depot for Found Bicycles at Chaussée de Louvain in Schaerbeek, managed on behalf of Brussels Mobility since 2012, collects and redistributes abandoned bikes, feeding the refurbishment pipeline.

CyCLO's revenue model is a hybrid of service fees and public subsidies. Commercial streams include hourly repair rates of €48-€60 (and €60/hour for electric bikes), refurbished bike sales at €100-€300 with a 1-year warranty, DIY workshop access at €6/hour (€3/hour for under-25s) and guided DIY at €22/hour, group workshops priced from €40-€160, corporate teambuilding packages, gift vouchers (CycloBon), and approximately €700 mobile pipette units sold to organizations. Subsidy and grant funding flows from Brussels-Capital Region, Actiris, CPAS/OCW insertion contracts, ERDF/EFRO, Be.circular, Sustainable Neighbourhood Contracts, the Social Impulsfonds, and NMBS/SNCB station-hosting arrangements. Customers span the general public (~30,000 cyclists served annually across Fietspunten), job-seeker insertion trainees, socially vulnerable populations served via the Vélo Solidaire programme, schools and associations, and Brussels public services procuring refurbished fleet bikes.

Technology is intentionally minimal and physical-first: there is no proprietary software platform, API, or mobile app; customer interactions are managed through the multilingual cyclo.org website, the CyCLO Flash newsletter, Eventbrite registrations, and in-person at workshops. Distribution is wholly domestic (Brussels), with recent strategic emphasis on scaling the CycloFactory circular-economy hub, launching a new Marollen production atelier, and reintroducing Pipettes mobile DIY stations in 2026 alongside a pending transition to a new General Director in October 2026.

Name

Cyclo Bxl

Legal name

CyCLO ASBL

Website

https://cyclo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CyCLO is a Brussels-based Belgian non-profit operating 10 bicycle workshops, including 6 Fietspunten at major train stations, providing walk-in repairs, refurbished bike sales, mechanic training, and DIY workshops to the general public, job seekers, and vulnerable populations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Services

akta.pro primary industry

Bike Service, Repair & Maintenance Shops (CRAMAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Used & Refurbished Bike Retail (CRAMAHAK), Bike Rental, Demo & Tour Operators (Retail-Adjacent) (CRAMAHAJ)

Keywords

• Bicycle repair services
• Refurbished bike sales
• Mechanic training programmes
• Circular economy workshops
• Community cycling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brunelles

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Services: Walk-in repair and maintenance services at 6 Fietspunten and Het Atelier Participatif, covering mechanical repairs, flat tyres, adjustments, and electric bike service (Bosch and Shimano systems). Service is available without appointment during wide opening hours.
2. Refurbished Bicycle Sales: Monthly sales of refurbished bikes reconditioned by professional and trainee mechanics. Bikes are sold with 1-year warranty and free first maintenance within 3 months. Also supplies Vélo Solidaire programme and public service fleets.
3. Mechanic Workshops and Training: Group workshops for beginners and advanced cyclists, DIY guided repair sessions, and teambuilding packages. Also professional mechanic training under the DyNAMO socioprofessional insertion programme.
4. Gift Vouchers (CycloBon): CycloBon gift vouchers sold in custom amounts, redeemable for any CyCLO service including repairs, accessories, and guided DIY sessions. Valid for one year.
5. DIY Workspace Rental: Self-service workshop access at Het Atelier Participatif for €6/hour (€3/hour for under-25s). Customers use CyCLO tools and workspace to perform their own repairs.
6. Parts and Accessories Sales: Sale of spare parts, accessories (locks, lights), and cycling gear at Fietspunten and Het Atelier Participatif.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CyCLO is a Brussels-based non-profit that operates 10 bicycle workshops delivering walk-in repair and maintenance, electric bike servicing, refurbished bike sales, DIY workspace rental, group mechanic workshops, and a 4-month professional mechanic training programme. Its 6 Fietspunten located inside or next to major Brussels train stations anchor a network that serves roughly 30,000 cyclists per year and supplies refurbished bikes to social programmes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CycloLokal: Mobile DIY repair services, workshops, and neighborhood bike garage support
• CycloFactory
• DYNAMO
• Het Atelier Participatif
• Tarmac
• CycloParking

Products and services

• Walk-in Bicycle Repair and Maintenance at Fietspunten

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000 cyclists served per year across 6 Fietspunten
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SportswitchminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sportswitch runs a 2-month pop-up shop at Het Atelier Participatif selling donated and upcycled cycling clothing, vintage cycling items, and unique pieces. A donation box is also set up for unused sports clothing.
• NMBS / SNCB (Belgian National Railway Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008NMBS hosts 5 of CyCLO's 6 Fietspunten within Brussels train stations (Midi, Nord, Luxembourg, Central, and Bockstael nearby). This partnership makes bike repair services accessible to commuters and multimodality travellers throughout the city.
• Elastik (vzw)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElastik (vzw) and young people in training construct and assemble the pipettes (mobile DIY bike repair stations) using reclaimed materials. The metallic structure is made from old bike frames recovered through CycloFactory. CyCLO distributes pipettes to schools, associations, and public organizations across Brussels.
• Les Ateliers de la Rue VootcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Vélo Solidaire programme coordinated by Brussels Mobility. Les Ateliers de la Rue Voot provides additional bike refurbishment capacity and community outreach for equitable bike distribution to vulnerable populations in Brussels.
• Pro VelocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Vélo Solidaire programme coordinated by Brussels Mobility. Pro Velo supports equitable bike distribution and also periodically sells off its retired bike fleet (all types including electric and cargo bikes).
• Brussel Mobiliteit / Bruxelles MobilitécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner commissioning CyCLO to manage the Brussels Depot of Found Bicycles since 2012, and co-coordinator of the Vélo Solidaire programme. Brussels Mobility also published a comprehensive cycling services map integrating CyCLO and all other Brussels cycling services.
• ActiriscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrussels employment agency enables CyCLO's DyNAMO socioprofessional insertion programme by referring eligible job seekers (unemployment benefit recipients) and providing insertion contracts. Also awards CyCLO the Actiris Diversity Label.
• Brussels OCMW / CPAS NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrussels CPAS/OCW organizations refer social assistance recipients to CyCLO's DyNAMO training programme and provide insertion contracts (article 60, DSP) for eligible participants.
• Cactus BrusselsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCyCLO partners with Cactus Brussels for full-day teambuilding packages: morning mechanics workshop at Het Atelier Participatif followed by an afternoon guided city cycling tour exploring Brussels social economy projects.
• The Fietsersbond / Fietsersbond BrusselscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner of CyCLO. In the late 1990s, the Brussels section of the Fietsersbond secured a subsidy for a work and mobility project, which led to the creation of CyCLO as an independent non-profit in 2003.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Bike Project: UK charity refurbishing donated bikes and providing them to refugees and disadvantaged people. Direct peer to CyCLO through a similar mission of bike refurbishment combined with social impact, plus mechanics training and DIY workshops.
• Pro Velo: Belgian non-profit promoting cycling through services, training, and policy advocacy, with a national footprint. Directly comparable to CyCLO as both operate in Belgium with similar cycling services, training, and non-profit structures, with Pro Velo operating nationally while CyCLO focuses on Brussels.
• Revolution Workshop: Chicago-based non-profit providing bike mechanic training and career placement for formerly incarcerated individuals. Direct peer to CyCLO's DyNAMO programme, both offering social economy training pathways into bike mechanics with employment placement.
• BICAS: Tucson, Arizona community bike shop running DIY repair and refurbishment programmes. Comparable to CyCLO's CycloFactory and Fietspunt operations through a community-focused non-profit model combining bike sales, repair, and DIY education.
• Bike Kitchen: Toronto-based DIY bike repair community operating a self-service workshop. Direct peer to CyCLO's Het Atelier Participatif concept, both operating DIY bike workshops where users service their own bikes with guidance and tools.
• Bikes Not Bombs: Boston-based non-profit using bikes as a vehicle for social change, refurbishing donated bikes and training youth as mechanics. Direct peer to CyCLO through its combination of bike refurbishment, social mission, and youth mechanics training.
• Recycle-a-Bicycle: NYC-based non-profit teaching bike repair and riding skills to youth while running a community bike shop. Direct peer to CyCLO through its combined mission of bike refurbishment, mechanics training, and youth/employment insertion programmes.
• De Fietsambassade: Ghent-based cycling organization promoting sustainable mobility and providing bike services. Comparable to CyCLO as a Belgian cycling non-profit combining advocacy, training, and practical bike services in a major Flemish city.
• Les Ateliers de la Rue Voot: Brussels-based social enterprise providing bike refurbishment and training for vulnerable populations. Direct peer as both organizations are part of the Vélos Solidaire programme coordinated by Brussels Mobility, sharing a similar mission of bike refurbishment and social inclusion.
• The Hub Bicycle Workshop: Melbourne-based community bicycle workshop providing DIY repair, training, and advocacy. Comparable to CyCLO's Het Atelier Participatif and CycloLokal through its community-driven DIY bike repair and education model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CyCLO_bxl
• Facebookfacebook.com/cyclo.bxl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cyclo-asbl-vzw

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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