Cycling lessons in Maastricht
If you come to Maastricht from abroad, it is not always obvious that you can already cycle. In Maastricht there are 2 organizations that provide cycling lessons for immigrants, expats, status holders and foreign students.
Organizations that provide cycling lessons
- Velorium Outdoor Sport & Bikepark
- Verkeers Veiligheids Groep Maastricht (VVG Maastricht)
Velorium Outdoor Sport & Bikepark
Velorium Outdoor Sport & Bikepark is a foundation dedicated to promoting outdoor and urban sports culture. They organize activities such as mountain biking, BMX'ing, skating, skateboarding, step, bootcamp, calisthenics, obstacle run, trail run and offer healthy food from their own kitchen.
In addition, they provide cycling classes for beginners of all ages, including young children, immigrants, expats, status holders and foreign students.
The dedicated team of volunteers works together to develop a 36,000 square foot urban & outdoor sports park with the main goal of enabling people of all backgrounds and ages to enjoy exercise in a natural environment. In short, they strive to promote a positive lifestyle, self-confidence, health and improved mobility for everyone regardless of gender, ethnicity or age.
Learn more about cycling classes: https://www.velorium.nl
Velorium Outdoor Sport & Bikepark Maastrichterweg 7
6228 XT Maastricht
Tel. 06 - 42 17 34 54, info@velorium.nl
Verkeers Veiligheids Groep Maastricht (VVG Maastricht)
Verkeers Veiligheids Groep Maastricht (VVG Maastricht) offers cycling lessons to children, students and adults. These lessons include theoretical instruction on traffic rules, followed by practical exercises, both individually and in groups, with the guidance of one or more volunteers. They have been giving practical lessons at primary schools for several years to prepare students for the practical traffic exam.
Besides their traffic lessons, they also focus on bicycle lighting and visibility in traffic. They highlight the importance of proper lighting and visibility in traffic and offer repair facilities, especially to students, and carry out repairs in community centres. This is seen as an integral part of their traffic education, both theoretical and practical.
At several primary schools, they carry out bicycle inspections in preparation for the practical traffic exam. They organise bicycle lighting campaigns at schools and take part in the final practical exam with checkpoints involving parents and volunteers. They also work to raise awareness of traffic situations in the city of Maastricht.
Finally, they organise driving skills rides for the elderly, especially those over 50, in their own cars so that they can remain mobile. This service also applies to mobility scooters and e-bikes.
Stichting Verkeers Veiligheids Groep Maastricht
T. 06 - 53771952, vvgmaastricht@gmail.com