Cycling

What is cycling?

Cycling is much more than just covering distances as quickly as possible on a bike. It's a versatile sport that challenges both your body and mind. Cycling allows you to experience your surroundings in a unique way: you see landscapes change, discover new roads, and experience the intersection of distance and effort. It's not just about strength and fitness, but also about technique: how to shift smoothly, enter corners, optimize your position on the bike, and manage your energy efficiently. Speed and tactics play a major role: when to accelerate, when to conserve energy, and how to work together in a group to break the wind and maintain a high pace. Cycling can be individual, but often it's teamwork that makes the difference. Riding together requires communication, trust, and the ability to rely on each other. Along the way, you develop not only physical fitness but also perseverance, strategic insight, and the joy of achieving a goal together.

G.S.W.V. Tandje Hoger

At Groningen Student Cycling Association Tandje Hoger, it's all about competitive cycling and the friendly student life. Our members are a diverse mix: from fanatic competitive cyclists who travel all over the country (and beyond) for races, to recreational cyclists who enjoy touring in good company. We train regularly, focusing on both speed and technique, and explore routes through Groningen and the surrounding provinces. We also venture out to places like Limburg, Germany, and Spain, where challenging climbs and stunning scenery await. We organize monthly group tours, complete with coffee and apple pie, all paid for by the club. But Tandje Hoger is more than just cycling. Every two weeks, there's a get-together, and fun activities throughout the year, from barbecues to game nights. This way, we combine athletic achievement with the camaraderie that comes with student life.

Curious? In September and May, we organize a Welcome Course, the perfect way to get acquainted with the club, cycling, and your new cycling friends.

More information can be found on our website: GSWV Tandje Hoger

Olga's Racing Bike Club

Olga's Racefietsclub is all about enjoying cycling together in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is welcome, from curious beginners to recreational riders. We cycle at a relaxed pace, so everyone can join in and the fun remains the priority. Along the way, you'll learn more about riding in a group, estimating distances, and discovering new routes in and around Groningen. Thanks to our rental bikes and helmets, you can join in even if you don't have any equipment yet.