Vélo Club Dolois

What Vélo Club Dolois does

Vélo Club Dolois (VCD) is a non-profit amateur cycling association founded on July 7, 1890 in Dole, Jura, France, operating continuously for over 130 years. The club functions as a community-based multi-discipline cycling organization spanning road cycling (Route), mountain biking (VTT), cyclo-cross, trial, and cyclo-sport, serving recreational riders, competitive athletes, and youth aged 7–16. Its product surface includes two national-level competitive teams (Team N1 VTT in Nationale 1 elite division, and Team N2 Route launched in 2024), a youth development program (Ecole de VTT founded in 2009 with approximately 40 young riders), a recreational cyclo-sport section, and a trial section.

The club's underlying "technology" is structured training programs and competition pathways rather than software or hardware platforms; its competitive credibility rests on coaching staff (Benjamin Cabaud), team management (Cyril Monnet, Boris Lavry), and a documented track record of producing riders who compete at French Cup XCO, World Cup CX, and UCI World Cup Trial level. It operates from a single headquarters at 65 Rue de Crissey, Dole, with limited paid staff (~5) and a broad volunteer base.

Revenue mechanics combine four streams: annual member licensing (through FFC and FSGT federations), event participation fees across 12+ annual events (including the UCI World Cup Trial, La Louis Pasteur cyclosportive, Grand Prix Groupama Féminin, Cyclo-Cross de Dole, and Gravel events), occasional equipment sales (documented Girs Solo Ultegra Di2 complete bike at €4,200), and sponsorship/institutional support. The principal commercial partner is Maison Chazal (cycling retailer), with institutional backing from Ville de Dole, Grand Dole, Département du Jura, and Région Bourgogne Franche-Comté, plus media and sponsor partners including Groupama, Credit Mutuel, Intermarché Dole, Avenue Cycles, Groupe Chopard, and Jardinerie Jurassienne. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with member recruitment via local networks, school programs, and event participation rather than digital acquisition.

Name

Vélo Club Dolois

Legal name

Vélo Club Dolois

Website

https://veloclubdolois.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Vélo Club Dolois is a non-profit amateur cycling club founded in 1890 in Dole, France, operating multi-discipline programs (Route, VTT, Cyclo-sport, Trial) including national-level teams (N1 VTT, N2 Route), a youth school, and major events like the UCI World Cup Trial and La Louis Pasteur cyclosportive.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Cycling Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Individual-Sport Clubs & Teams (Cycling Teams, Athletics/Track Clubs, Swimming Clubs, etc.) (MPAKABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cycling Events (Road Races, Gran Fondos, Sportives) (MPAKAIAC), Endurance & Running/Cycling Training (HSADAAAG), Cycling, Mountain Biking & E-Bike Adventure Tour Operators (THAAADAE)

Keywords

• Amateur cycling club
• Youth cycling development
• Competitive cycling teams
• Cycling event organization
• Mountain biking school

Headquarters

HQ city

Dole

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Club Membership Licenses: Annual licensing fees for club members participating in various cycling disciplines
2. Event Participation Fees: Fees collected from participants in organized cycling events and competitions
3. Equipment Sales: Sale of cycling equipment including complete bikes (Girs Solo Ultegra Di2 at 4200€)
4. Sponsorship and Partnership: Financial and in-kind support from sponsors including Maison Chazal (principal partner), Groupama, institutional partners, and local businesses

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vélo Club Dolois is a non-profit amateur cycling association offering multi-discipline cycling programs (Road, VTT/Mountain Biking, Cyclo-sport, Trial, Cyclo-cross) for members of all ages. The club operates competitive national-level teams (Team N2 Route, Team N1 VTT), runs a youth cycling school (Ecole de VTT) for riders aged 7–16, and organizes major regional and international cycling events including the UCI World Cup Trial and La Louis Pasteur cyclosportive.

Product overview

Vélo Club Dolois is a cycling club offering multiple competitive and recreational cycling disciplines. The club operates a unified structure comprising two national-level competitive teams (Team N2 Route and Team N1 VTT), a youth development program (Ecole de VTT), a recreational cyclo-sport section, and a trial section. The club also organizes major cycling events including the Cyclosportive La Louis Pasteur, Grand Prix Groupama Féminin, and UCI World Cup Trial competitions. These products function as an integrated club ecosystem spanning youth development through elite competition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Louis Pasteur: Cyclosportive event organized by the club since 1994, the oldest in Bourgogne Franche-Comté.
• Team N1 VTT
• Team N2 Route
• Ecole de VTT

Products and services

• Team N2 Route A Division Nationale 2 road cycling team created in 2024 that provides young amateur cyclists from Bourgogne Franche-Comté a structured development pathway toward elite road cycling, competing in French Cups and stage races.
• Team N1 VTT A Division Nationale 1 mountain biking team that competes in national French XC, DH, and Trial competitions, developed from the club's youth cycling school. The team includes 11 riders and competes in French Cup XCO events and international circuits.
• Ecole de VTT (Youth Cycling School) A youth mountain biking school offering training in XC, DH, and Trial disciplines for children ages 7–16, with approximately 40 young riders. Training sessions held on Wednesday afternoons, Thursday evenings, and Saturday afternoons in forest settings.
• Section CycloSport A cyclo-sportive section for cyclists who ride for pleasure and participate in cyclosportive events, with group rides scheduled on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Section Trial A trial cycling section that competes in UCI World Cup events and other trial competitions, with weekly Thursday evening training sessions.
• Cyclosportive La Louis Pasteur An annual cyclosportive event held since 1994 — the oldest in Bourgogne Franche-Comté — offering routes through the Jura region's countryside and vineyards.
• Grand Prix Groupama Féminin A women's cycling race featuring a contre-la-montre (time trial) and road race, organized by the club.
• Coupe du Monde Trial UCI - Dole A UCI World Cup Trial event organized by the club, hosting international trial cycling competition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Youth development success: Ecole de VTT grew from ~10 riders in 2009 to 40+ by 2022
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maison ChazalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrincipal partner of Vélo Club Dolois. Maison Chazal is a cycling specialty retailer (71 Av. du Général Eisenhower, Dole) providing major sponsorship support and organizing joint events including the Randonnée Féminine and Gravel activities. The partnership includes 40% discount on Louis Pasteur registration for participants in Chazal-organized outings.
• GroupamacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor supporting club activities and the Grand Prix Groupama Féminin cycling event. Provides coverage for volunteers and supports women's cycling development within the club.
• Ville de DolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal support for club operations and event organization. Co-organizer of Prix de la Ville de Dole cycling race and supports UCI World Cup Trial hosting.
• Grand DolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunal structure supporting regional cycling development and event organization in the Dole area.
• Département du JuracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council providing institutional support for cycling events and youth development programs within the Jura territory.
• Région Bourgogne Franche-ComtécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council supporting the club's competitive teams (N1 VTT, N2 Route) and hosting of regional championships.
• Avenue CyclesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal cycling retailer (41 Chem. de Rougemont, Foucherans) providing sponsorship and equipment support. Partner for Randonnée Féminine event.
• Jardinerie JurassienneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGarden center retailer co-organizing the Prix de la Jardinerie Jurassienne cycling race.
• Credit MutuelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking partner providing financial support to the club operations.
• Intermarché DoleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupermarket chain providing sponsorship support for club activities.
• FFC (Fédération Française de Cyclisme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational cycling federation providing licensing, competition regulations, and organizational framework for all club activities.
• FFC Bourgogne Franche-ComtécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional federation body overseeing competition calendars, regional championships, and youth development programs.
• FSGT (Fédération Sportive et Gymnique du Travail)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlternative sports federation providing competition calendar and licensing options for amateur cyclists.
• Groupe ChopardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury watch brand with Dole connection providing sponsorship for UCI World Cup Trial zones and operations.
• Velet Terrassements TPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal construction company providing support for UCI World Cup Trial terrain construction and zone setup.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CC Étupes: Long-established French amateur cycling club based in Étupes (Franche-Comté region), historically competing at DN1/DN2 national level. Highly comparable to VCD as a regional French amateur club with multi-discipline programs and elite team ambitions.
• Chambéry Cyclisme Formation: French amateur cycling club in Chambéry running a development-focused N-tier road team. Comparable to VCD's N2 Route program in scale, structure, and mission of developing young riders toward elite cycling.
• VC Villefranche Beaujolais: Historic French cycling club based in Villefranche-sur-Saône (Beaujolais region), with DN-level competitive teams. Directly comparable to VCD as a long-tenured regional French club operating competitive teams across multiple disciplines.
• CC Nogent-sur-Oise: French cycling club in Oise running a Division Nationale 1 team. Comparable to VCD's N1 VTT in operating an elite-tier amateur team with national-caliber ambitions and similar sponsorship/membership revenue structure.
• U-Nantes Atlantique: French cycling club based in Nantes running a Division Nationale team. Similar scale and structure to VCD's N1 VTT and N2 Route teams as a regional club fielding elite national-level competitive squads.
• Team Sunn Factory Racing: French mountain biking team sponsored by Sunn, competing at elite XCO/XCE level. Directly comparable to VCD's N1 VTT as a competitive French VTT organization; notably, VCD rider Yannis Musy competes under this team.
• Béziers Méditerranée Cyclisme: French amateur cycling club in the Béziers area running national-level competitive teams. Comparable to VCD in structure as a regional club with elite road/multi-discipline ambitions and similar membership-event-sponsorship revenue mix.

Regional players

• Bourg-en-Bresse Ain Cyclisme: Cycling club based in Bourg-en-Bresse (Ain department), in the broader Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes/BFC region. Comparable to VCD as a neighboring regional club with DN-level competition and youth development programs, though operating in a slightly different geographic territory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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