Lommel (Eurotoday) – Housekeepers of Het Poetsbureau in Lommel got e-bike lessons from Sven Nys. The Glow Cycling Academy’s 4th session trains staff for safer mobility, ending in Ostend on September 19, 2025.
As VRT News reported, housekeepers of Het Poetsbureau in Lommel followed cycling lessons today, Sep 5, 2025, from former cyclocross world champion Sven Nys. The training was organized in the parking area of De Soeverein, where staff members learned how to ride electric bicycles in a safe way.
“We noticed that housekeepers sometimes had difficulty getting to their clients,”
says co-CEO Jo Mellemans.
“That’s why we’re now also offering cycling training. I think we’re one of the few employers who give their employees a free e-bike.”
What does Het Poetsbureau’s e-bike training in Lommel achieve?
Nys explained that an e-bike requires different handling compared to a regular bicycle and that proper training is essential.
“This is not a sports lesson but one that can increase safety in everyday situations,”
he said.
By combining sustainable transport with training support, Het Poetsbureau mentioned its plan to invest in both ecological solutions and its workers.
“Especially those who have never cycled before: they leave here with a smile on their face.”
Sven Nys
In Lommel, housekeepers of Het Poetsbureau received cycling lessons from former cyclocross champion Sven Nys. Some participants had never used a bicycle before and began with basic balance training.
Nys lowered the saddle so their feet could touch the ground and asked them to scoot forward until they could control. According to Nys, the program is especially meaningful for first-time riders, who leave the sessions with confidence and a positive experience.
Among the participants was Sabine, a cleaning lady with almost 15 years of service in the sector. She joined the session with enthusiasm and practiced cycling alongside her colleagues. After the edition in Lommel, the Glow Cycling Academy will travel to Ostend, where the closing training will take place on September 19, 2025.
“I already knew how to ride a bike, but an e-bike requires a bit more skill. I wanted to practice my skills. I’m really surprised by what I learned today and very glad I came,”
Sabina said.
Het Poetsbureau started the Glow Cycling Academy in 2023 as part of a broader plan to improve mobility and wellbeing for its staff. The company, which has thousands of housekeepers on payroll in Flanders and
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10 responses to “Housekeepers from Het Poetsbureau receive e-bike training in Lommel”
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So, we’re training housekeepers to ride e-bikes now? Brilliant! Next up, a masterclass in how to avoid running over the neighbor’s cat while delivering dusters. 🐱🚴♀️
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Only in Lommel do housekeepers get a crash course on e-bikes from a cyclocross champ while the rest of us are just trying to figure out how to keep our coffee cups from spilling in our cars. 🚴♂️🧹 Who needs a license when you’ve got a free e-bike and a safety lesson, right? 😂
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Just what every housekeeper dreams of – an e-bike lesson from a cyclocross champ in Lommel! Because nothing says “efficiency” quite like pedaling around town instead of, you know, just cleaning. 😂
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Just what we needed—a cycling masterclass for housekeepers! Who knew cleaning could come with a side of e-bike finesse? 🚴♀️💨
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Honestly, who knew cleaning could come with a side of cycling lessons? 🚴♂️ Next, they’ll be giving out medals for best e-bike maneuvering in the parking lot! 😂
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A free e-bike training session from a cycling champ? Brilliant! Next, they’ll teach them how to dodge potholes like a pro. 🚴♀️💨
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Just what we needed—housekeepers getting e-bike lessons from a cycling champ! Next, they’ll be asking for training on how to navigate the Tour de France route while dusting off the shelves. 🚴♀️💨
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Just when you thought housekeepers couldn’t get any more high-tech, they’re now learning to cruise around on e-bikes like it’s the Tour de France. 🚴♀️ Next up: cleaning windows from a drone! 😂
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Cycling lessons for housekeepers in Lommel? Brilliant! Because who wouldn’t want to learn to glide silently past their clients while looking like a trendy eco-warrior? 😂🚴♀️
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Only in Lommel would you find housekeepers getting e-bike lessons from a cyclocross champ! 😂 Who knew cleaning houses also required a degree in cycling? 🥴
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