Program Overview

VUB Charts Course for Cycling Management Success

The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) launches the fourth edition of the Expert Class in Cycling Management. Over twelve Thursdays and a three-day international study trip, participants will delve into the world of the cycling industry. This program, a collaboration between VUB, the Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, and Sportcareers, offers fresh insights into the business and organizational side of cycling.

Expert Class in Cycling Management

The Expert Class aims to train, upskill, and inspire professionals to strengthen the cycling industry. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, from the economic dynamics within the peloton to marketing strategies that propel teams to the top. A standout feature is the case study on the Soudal Brussels Universities Cyclocross, which will be held for the seventh time on Sunday, February 16, 2025, on the VUB and ULB campuses.

Program Details

• The program consists of twelve seminars, held biweekly from January to June 2025, every Thursday from 2 PM to 9 PM.
• The first session is on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 2 PM.
• A three-day study trip to the UCI in Aigle and the IOC in Lausanne is optional and takes place in early May.
• Upon successfully completing the program, participants receive a certificate in Expert Class in Cycling Management.

About the Program

The Expert Class has already produced an impressive roster of alumni who highly recommend the program. The program's strength lies in the impact of its alumni, providing a springboard to new opportunities and valuable connections within the cycling industry.

Seminar Series

• Where: Scott Sportech Benelux, Karel Van Miertstraat 7, 3070 Kortenberg
• When: Series of 12 seminars, held biweekly from January to June 2025, every Thursday from 2 PM to 9 PM.
• Who: Open to anyone interested in the commercial and economic aspects of cycling.

Alumni Testimonials

• Steven De Grave, a 2024 alumnus, shares: "I've always known I had a burning passion for cycling. The Expert Class in Cycling Management only fueled that fire. Cycling is pure passion, and passion is contagious. Imagine being surrounded by true 'cycling aficionados' for half a year."
• Jan Polley, a 2022 alumnus, adds: "The ECCM program was the catalyst for me to participate in and pass the UCI Riders' Agent Exam. This program brings people closer to the operational side of cycling."