Fietsmaatjes Almere

What Fietsmaatjes Almere does

Fietsmaatjes Almere (legal name: Stichting Fietsmaatjes Almere) is a Dutch charitable foundation founded on January 29, 2019, and based in Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands. The organization enables people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities (including dementia), as well as individuals experiencing loneliness, to enjoy tandem cycling. Its core product is the duofiets, a tandem bicycle with electric pedal assistance, multiple gears, and a comfortable adjustable chair for the guest, equipped with safety belts, footrests, rearview mirrors, and an emergency kit. As of January 1, 2025, Fietsmaatjes Almere operates 13 duofietsen distributed across 9 stalling locations in all districts of Almere, with a stated target of 15 duofietsen by year-end 2025. Each stalling location has a designated Fietswacht (bicycle guardian) responsible for routine maintenance, supported by professional servicing from Richard Fokker tweewielers and major inspections by Motorvereniging Almere starting in 2025.

The organization operates under a volunteer-driven, community-led model with only 6 paid staff and a target of at least 300 volunteers. Guests are matched with volunteer cycling partners through a 4-step process: interest form submission, coordinator consultation, matching based on preferences/location/availability, and joint outings. Service is available 7 days per week across the distributed stalling locations. Fietsmaatjes Almere generates revenue from three streams: tax-deductible donations (enabled by ANBI status approved by the Dutch Tax Authority), a €4 per-ride guest contribution intended to cover maintenance, and subsidies/grants pursued through municipal and societal partnerships. The organization maintains referral partnerships with regional care providers including Zorggroep Almere, InteraktContour, WoonzorgFlevoland, Triade, De Schoor, and the Vrijwilligers & Mantelzorg Centrale Almere, and is an active member of the national Landelijke Vereniging Fietsmaatjes Nederland (established 2022, 40+ local chapters). Marketing is conducted primarily through the organization's website, Facebook page (FietsmaatjesAlmere), a regular newsletter series (14 issues published through April 2026), a promotional video, and partner referrals.

Name

Fietsmaatjes Almere

Legal name

Stichting Fietsmaatjes Almere

Website

https://fietsmaatjesalmere.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fietsmaatjes Almere is a Dutch non-profit foundation operating 13 electric tandem bicycles (duofietsen) across 9 stalling locations in Almere, matching volunteers with guests who have physical, sensory, cognitive disabilities, or loneliness for shared tandem cycling outings, funded via donations, €4 per-ride contributions, and subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community mobility and social services for elderly and disabled

NAICS

Special Needs Transportation (485991), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Cycling / MTB / E-Bike Guiding & Rentals (THAAALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bike Rental, Demo & Tour Operators (Retail-Adjacent) (CRAMAHAJ), Station-Based Bike Rentals (Bikeshare) (THADAGAD)

Keywords

• Tandem cycling services
• Disability transport assistance
• Volunteer ride programs
• Community mobility support
• Elderly companionship cycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Almere

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations: Fietsmaatjes Almere is an officially recognized ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling - Public Benefit Organization). Donations are tax-deductible under Dutch income or corporate tax law. The organization accepts both one-time and periodic donations via bank transfer or QR code.
2. Guest contributions: Guests pay €4 per cycling trip. This contribution is intended to cover maintenance costs of the DUO fietsen, making the service financially accessible while contributing to operational sustainability.
3. Subsidies and grants: The organization pursues subsidies and works with societal partners in the city. Active financial policy includes pursuing donations and subsidies as part of their financial management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fietsmaatjes Almere provides assisted tandem cycling outings on DUO fietsen (electrically assisted tandem bicycles) to people in Almere who cannot cycle independently due to physical, sensory, or cognitive limitations, or who experience loneliness. The organization matches each guest with a trained volunteer cyclist and operates 13 duofietsen across 9 stalling locations throughout the city, charging guests a €4 per-ride contribution while relying on volunteer labor and ANBI-status donations for the rest of its funding.

Product overview

Fietsmaatjes Almere is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization offering tandem cycling experiences (duofietsen) with electric pedal assistance for people with physical, sensory, or cognitive limitations, as well as those experiencing loneliness. The core offering centers on 13 duofietsen distributed across 9 storage locations in Almere, paired with a matching service that connects guests with trained volunteer cyclists. Additional services include coordination by designated staff, cycle-guard maintenance, and a planning system. The organization operates as Stichting Fietsmaatjes Almere with ANBI charitable status, charging guests a €4 contribution per ride.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DUO fiets (tandem bicycle) assisted cycling

Quantifiable outcome

• Guests experience more physical activity, outdoor time, and social contact
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Richard Fokker tweewielerscoreOthersProfessional bicycle maintenance provider for the DUO fietsen. Located in Almere Haven, they perform regular maintenance and repairs on all 13 fietsen.
• Motorvereniging AlmerecoreOthersMotorcycle association workshop that performs larger 1500km maintenance inspections on the DUO fietsen starting in 2025.
• Zorggroep AlmeremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal healthcare group partnership for referring patients/residents to Fietsmaatjes services and collaborating on care provision.
• Vrijwilligers & Mantelzorg Centrale AlmeremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the local volunteer and caregiver support center for volunteer recruitment and coordination.
• InteraktContourmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare organization partnership for referring clients with neurological conditions to Fietsmaatjes services.
• WoonzorgFlevolandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElderly housing and care organization partnership in Flevoland province.
• TriademajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare organization partnership for service referrals.
• De SchoormajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelfare organization partnership for community outreach.
• Landelijke Vereniging Fietsmaatjes NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association established in 2022. Fietsmaatjes Almere is an active member participating in national working groups and WhatsApp communities. The association defines eight core values that member organizations must adhere to.
• ENRA FietsverzekeringminorOthersInsurance provider for the DUO fietsen fleet.
• Interpolis Rabo BankminorOthersBusiness liability insurance provider (Interpolis) through Rabo Bank relationship for Fietsmaatjes Almere's legal liability coverage.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Landelijke Vereniging Fietsmaatjes Nederland: National association of local Fietsmaatjes organizations, established in 2022. Fietsmaatjes Almere is an active member. The association coordinates the eight core values, working groups, and shared branding across 40+ local affiliates.
• Cycling Without Age: Danish-founded global movement offering trishaw rides to elderly and less mobile people, now active in 50+ countries. Closely comparable concept: volunteer pilots take vulnerable passengers on guided cycle rides for social connection and outdoor access.
• Stichting Fietsmaatjes Warmond: The original local Fietsmaatjes organization, founded in 2012, and the template on which Fietsmaatjes Almere was modeled. Operates the same DUO fiets tandem model in a different Dutch municipality.

Others

• Swapfiets: Dutch bicycle subscription service with broad urban distribution and operations across multiple cities. Comparable on the bike-rental/subscription distribution and urban-stalling model, though it serves daily commuters rather than vulnerable populations.
• ANBO: Dutch association for older adults, providing services, advocacy, and local activities. Comparable target demographic (elderly, often experiencing loneliness) and a potential partnership or referral channel for Fietsmaatjes Almere's services.
• Humanitas: Major Dutch volunteer-driven organization supporting people in vulnerable situations, including loneliness programs. Adjacent comparator because it competes for the same volunteer base and donor pool in the Netherlands.
• Buurtzorg Nederland: Dutch community-care organization delivering neighborhood-based support, including for elderly and disabled clients. Adjacent in mission and ecosystem (works with similar care partners and municipalities) but operates in professional home care rather than recreational cycling.
• Vrijwilligers & Mantelzorg Centrale Almere: Local Almere volunteer and informal-caregiver support center, already a partner of Fietsmaatjes Almere. Comparable as the local volunteer-recruitment ecosystem that feeds both organizations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FietsmaatjesAlmere
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fietsmaatjesalmere

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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