The Future of Bike Shops
We're organising an inspirational evening with Orbea about the future of bike shops and you're invited.
The Program
An inspirational evening on Thursday, the 2nd of April at Pladutse 3 in Oudenaarde.
Presented by Cyclowax & Orbea.
→ 18.00: Welcome drinks
→ 18.30 Walking dinner & networking
→ 19.30: Keynote - "Five trends that will shape the future bike shop" by Frank Glorieux
→ 20.00: Live Panel talk - "Lessons learned on building a bikeshop in an ever changing cycling industry" with Greg Van Avermaet, Glenn De Ridder, Niels Matthys & Jakob Lorré
→ 21.30: Drinks & networking
→ 22.30: Wrapping up
Tickets: €75/person
The Speakers
Frank Glorieux
Traxio is the biggest federation of mobility in Belgium. Frank coordinates the different sectors in mobility. He develops, assist and represents the Belgian bicycle industry and retail.
Greg Van Avermaet
Former Olympic champion and Paris-Roubaix winner. As an investor and ambassador of Cyclowax he now helps the company to become the number 1 global hot wax brand.
Glenn De Ridder
Owner of 't Peloton, a custom bike shop in Belsele and a true craftsman in the bike industry.
Niels Matthys
Branch manager of multiple Bike Republic shops. Focused on creating a bike shop experience around trust, service and fun on the bike.
Jakob Lorré
As the Founder of Cyclowax, Jakob has seen the cycling industry and the habits of the cyclist change firsthand over the last few years.
Ine Beyen
Former pro-cyclist and cycling race commentator, Ine Beyen, will moderate the panel talk during the evening.
The Future of Bike Shops
2nd of April at 6pm, Pladutse 3 Oudenaarde
Organised by Cyclowax and Orbea
