# E.S.W.V. Squadra Veloce > The Student Cycling Association of Eindhoven ## Posts - [🏆 NSK & Campus Crit 2026 @ HTC Eindhoven – Thank you!](https://squadraveloce.nl/news/events/nk-wielrennen-voor-studenten-september-12-2026/): More than 350 riders and 1,000 visitors joined us at High Tech Campus Eindhoven. View the results, photos, videos and highlights from NSK Cycling 2026 and the Campus Crit. - [Open Trainings & Activities! - Try cycling with Squadra Veloce 🧡💙](https://squadraveloce.nl/news/general/open-trainings-activities-try-cycling-with-squadra-veloce-%f0%9f%a7%a1%f0%9f%92%99/): (Sign up link for open trainings at bottom of page) Curious about cycling and thinking about joining a team? This September is your chance! We’re hosting a series of open trainings and an introductory drink where you can experience what it’s like to ride with Squadra Veloce, completely free and without any obligations. Date Event Time Tue Sept 1st Track Training 18:00-19:00 Thu Sept 3rd Offroad training Starting 18:30 Tue Sept 8th Track training 18:00-19:00 Wed Sept 9th Intro drink @ Cyklist 🍻 Starting 20:00 Thu Sept 10th Offroad training Starting 18:30 Tue Sept 15th Track training 18:00-19:00 Thu Sept 17th […] - [🏁 20th GP Squadra Veloce – June 13th 2026!](https://squadraveloce.nl/news/events/%f0%9f%8f%81-20th-gp-squadra-veloce-june-13th-2026/): On Saturday June 13th the track at TWC De Kempen will host the 20th GP Squadra Veloce. The 1.5km track near Valkenswaard will be the battlegrounds to determine the victors of the Eindhoven entry in the SWN Student Cup classifications, where you might just write your name in Student Cup history! Program 9:00 – Class 5 Open [M/F] 10:00 – Class 4 Open [M/F] 11:00 – Class 3 Students [M] 12:15 – Class 1/2/3 Students [F] 13:30 – Class 1/2 Students [M] With a diverse field of classes available to you we hope to introduce more people into the cycling racing […] - [Open Training! - Try cycling with Squadra](https://squadraveloce.nl/news/events/open-training-try-cycling-with-squadra/): SIGN UP HAS CLOSED! Curious about cycling and thinking about giving it a try? This is your chance! On Tuesday April 28 from 18:00 to 19:00, we’re hosting an open training where you can experience what it’s like to ride with Squadra, completely free and without any obligations. During this training, you’ll get introduced to the basics of cycling in a fun and accessible way. We’ll ride on a 400-meter outdoor track, where you’ll learn skills such as: Whether you’ve never ridden in a group before or already have some experience, everyone is welcome. Our trainers and members will guide you throughout the session, […] - [🏆 SWN Team Champion: 4th year in a row!](https://squadraveloce.nl/news/general/%f0%9f%8f%86-swn-team-champion-4th-year-in-a-row/): After racing the NSK, the word is out: We've just won our 4th SWN Dutch national team championship in a row! - [🏁 19th GP Squadra Veloce - 21st of June! SIGN UP CLOSED](https://squadraveloce.nl/news/events/19th-gp-squadra-veloce-21st-of-june/): On the 21st of June the GP Squadra Veloce returns for the 19th time! With the technical closed track of Valkenswaard (near Eindhoven), options for class 4 & 5 and our very own commentators, it will be a day you don’t want to miss! - [Lustrum Family Day](https://squadraveloce.nl/news/events/lustrum-family-day/): Have you been telling your parents lots of stories about your adventures with Squadra? This is your chance to let them experience it themselves by joining the family day 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🚴on June 14th! Start the day with some cycling—active parents are more than welcome to join one of the Summer Ride routes (make sure to sign up separately for this as well!). We’ll also provide a shorter, city bike–friendly route (±30 km) for those who prefer a more relaxed scenic loop around Eindhoven. Afterwards, it is time for a nice pasta dinner🍝, for which the family members who are not cycling are […] - [Summer Ride 2025](https://squadraveloce.nl/news/events/summer-ride-2025/): Get ready for one of the yearly highlights of the season: the Squadra Summer Ride 2025! Whether you’re a well trained racer or just want to enjoy a ride in the sun, this event is for you. Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 14th, and join us for a day of scenic roads and gezelligheid! 🚴 What is the Summer Ride? The Summer Ride is Squadra Veloce’s annual social ride open to everyone, not just students or members! It’s the perfect chance to ride together with friends, fellow cyclists, and meet new people, all while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Eindhoven […] - [Open Training 21st of May](https://squadraveloce.nl/news/events/open-training-coming-up-on-wednesday-the-21st-of-may/): SIGNUP HAS CLOSED! On Wednesday the 21st of May, Squadra Veloce is organizing another open training. This gives you the opportunity to try out Squadra and/or cycling! - [Cursor: Sports spotlight | Squadra Veloce’s favorite number is 6.6](https://squadraveloce.nl/news/external/cursor-sports-spotlight-squadra-veloces-favorite-number-is-6-6/): Cursor featured us in their "Sports spotlight" discussing each of the 38 student sports associations in Eindhoven. A really nice article centered around all of our favorite numbers. Check it out! - [Beginners Course](https://squadraveloce.nl/news/events/squadra-veloce-beginners-course-sign-up-now/): SIGNUP HAS CLOSED! Are you ready to boost your cycling skills and confidence? Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced rider looking to learn something new, the Squadra Beginners Course has something for you! ## Pages - [News](https://squadraveloce.nl/news/): News - [Home](https://squadraveloce.nl/): Latest and Greatest Check out our recent posts about us E.S.W.V. Squadra Veloce is Eindhoven’s student cycling association, established in 1990, and currently boasts around 250 members. We unite in our passion for cycling and gather at training sessions, races, holidays and other activities! You can recognise us “Squadrans” from our black, blue & orange confetti kit, blue & orange stickered Skoda Octavia team car, it’s racing claxon or our blue & orange “Kuiten” sweaters! TRAINING All through the year we organize different training sessions catered to all levels from beginners to racers! 💨 Tuesday Track Training 🛣️ Thursday Road Training […] - [Cycling for dummies](https://squadraveloce.nl/cycling-for-dummies/): Just starting with cycling, and need some tips and tricks to get you going? We have compiled a list of videos for you to watch so that you know all the basics! Choosing your bike Step 1 of starting with cycling is to buy a road bike. There are many different brands, sizes, and price ranges to choose from. If you don’t intend to spend a lot of money, buying second-hand from Marktplaats.nl (the Dutch version of Ebay) is a great option. To select the correct size, the video below should help you out! Choosing your cycling gear To ride safely […] - [Inventory](https://squadraveloce.nl/inventory/): To assist new and current members, Squadra has a broad inventory ranging from loaner bikes to bike transportation. Below is an overview of everything we rent out to members! TEAM CAR A well-maintained team car is available for all members to rent. This car can fit 9 bikes in total, and in real tour-de-france-style is equipped with a “koerstoeter”, toolbox and megaphone! BIKE CARRIER Going on a trip and want to use your car? No worries, Squadra has a Thule towbar carrier for 4 bikes to rent for all members, for €5,00 a day. Is 4 bikes not enough? Squadra also […] - [Code of Conduct](https://squadraveloce.nl/code-of-conduct/): As a member of the ESSF (Eindhoven Student Sport Federation), all Squadra members agree to following the Code of Conduct provided by the Sports Centre and the ESSF. Below you can find a copy of the Code of Conduct. Huishoudelijk regelement en statuten der E.S.W.V. Squadra Veloce - [Social Safety](https://squadraveloce.nl/social-safety/): At Squadra Veloce we take the safety and well-being of all our members very seriously. This means creating a safe environment for all our members where they can actively participate and be involved with the association. This starts with the board. This means that the board is more than willing to help when it comes to issues and problems related to social safety within the association. Furthermore, there is a social safety roadmap in place via the SSC Eindhoven to ensure that Squadra Veloce remains a safe and pleasant association for everyone. Who should I contact? A confidential contact person is […] - [SIRC](https://squadraveloce.nl/sirc/): The Squadra Internal Race Competition (SIRC) is the internal club competition. The competition consists of a handful of races on our track, that test all kinds of skills! The leader of the classification gets to wear the coveted Leader’s Jersey. This is the perfect level to get accustomed to racing, and guarantees a safe and accessible level of racing. Since 2017, there has been a separate classification for the women’s competition. 2025 Calendar Individual Time Trial: 10 LapsSprint CupBike-Run-RelayDuo Time TrialSquadra Student Cup60/100 Laps Race Bonus: Strava Challenge Last Season’s Winners 2024 Women’s Category 🥇 Henriëtte Eijking🥈 Lieke van Weereld🥉 Rianne […] - [History](https://squadraveloce.nl/history/): This page lists the Almanacs of Squadra Veloce’s past Lustra. 6th Lustrum (2020) Below is the Almanac of Squadra Veloce’s 6th Lustrum (in Dutch). 5th Lustrum (2015) Below is the Almanac of Squadra Veloce’s 5th Lustrum, in this almanac the makers have given an overview of the past 25 years (in Dutch). GP Squadra veloce Since 2011, Squadra has been hosting it’s student cups and races! The following races have been organized in the past: 2011 GP Campus2012 GNSK HTC2014 GP OpNoord2015 GP OpNoord (10e GP SQV)2016 GP OpNoord2017 GP Dommelen2017 GNSK HTC2018 GP Grote Beek2019 GP Grote Beek2020 NSK (Cancelled […] - [Activities](https://squadraveloce.nl/activities/): Monthly Drink On the 2nd Wednesday of every month, Squadra Veloce hosts a drink for all members at De Cyklist, our lovely sponsor cycling café. Spain Training Camp To ensure we enter the new season with strong legs and aesthetic tan lines, we head to Spain during the carnival holiday in February every year. We cycle in groups of varying levels to make up the much-needed kilometers and soak up the Spanish sun while enjoying the views from the mountains! Track Cycling Clinic Ever wondered what it’s like to reach breakneck speeds on an indoor velodrome? Get your adrenaline fix at […] - [Training](https://squadraveloce.nl/training/): We train in 3 levels accommodating all skill levels: A Learning to get comfortable with riding alone B Learning to get comfortable riding in a peloton C Racing and close high speed peloton riding In principle, everyone starts in the A group. Group assignment or exceptions are decided in consultation with the trainers and board. Tuesday Track Training 📅 Tuesdays during the summer 📍 OpNoord ⏱️ 1 hour for each level 🎯 High speed, pelotons, sprinting & technique, racing, socializing 🍻 Post training drink @ OpNoord Thursday Road Training 📅 Thursdays during the summer 📍 SSCe bridge ⏱️ Between 50-70km 🎯 […] - [Triathlon](https://squadraveloce.nl/triathlon/): If your talents extend beyond the bike and you’ve got an engine to match, why not take on the challenge of a triathlon! Squadra Veloce, in collaboration with Asterix and Nayade, facilitates a student triathlon program. Through Squadra Veloce, you can sign up for the triathlon arrangement, giving you the freedom to train with Squadra Veloce (cycling), Asterix (athletics), and Nayade (swimming). Triathlon members not only train together but also with members of the respective associations. The training sessions, which you can find on each association’s website, allow you to create your own training week. Additionally, you always train with people […] - [Racing](https://squadraveloce.nl/racing/): Squadra Internal race competition The Squadra Internal Race Competition (SIRC) is Squadra Veloce’s internal competition. The competition consists of six to eight parts which, apart from the Eindhoven Student Cup, are run on Tuesday nights during training hours. After each part, the leader in both the men’s and women’s races receive a leader’s jersey, which they hope to keep until after the last part. Student Cups The Student Cup is a series of races organised for students in different student cities. There are 3 categories in which they compete for victory, namely: the ladies with and without a licence (together), the […] - [Boards](https://squadraveloce.nl/boards/): Get to know the people behind Squadra! Find our current and past board members who have helped lead and shape the association since our founding in 1990! - [Sign Up](https://squadraveloce.nl/signup/): Great to see that you are interested in becoming a member! Please fill in the Google forms by clicking the button below, and we will sign you up! To become a member, you must have a valid SSCE sports card, and be a student. Are you signing up halfway through the academic year? No worries, you’ll get 50% off if you sign up after March 31st! More info about prices in the table below! With a triathlon membership, you can become a member of Squadra, Nayade en Asterix. This includes a mandatory NTB license to join competitions and be insured in […] - [Sponsors](https://squadraveloce.nl/sponsors/): On this page, you can find information about the sponsors who enable us to do what we do – ride bikes! From vacations to races and everything in between, our sponsors play a huge role in the workings of our association. Below you can read about the companies and people who help us, who they are and what they do. Canyon Canyon is an innovative cycling brand combining German precision with an uncompromising drive for performance. From the bikes raced by Mathieu van der Poel to our unique direct-to-consumer model, we deliver top-tier quality straight from Germany to the rider’s doorstep. […] - [Contact](https://squadraveloce.nl/contact/): General: board@squadraveloce.nl Chairman: chairman@squadraveloce.nl Secretary: secretary@squadraveloce.nl Treasurer: Treasurer@squadraveloce.nl Competition Secretary: competition@squadraveloce.nl Sponsors & External Affairs: pr@squadraveloce.nl Internal Affairs: internalaffairs@squadraveloce.nl Address E.S.W.V. Squadra VeloceOnze Lieve Vrouwestraat 15612 AW Eindhoven - [Calendar](https://squadraveloce.nl/calendar/): Race Calendar You can see the SWN Student Cup Race Calendar at the SWN website with the following link: https://www.studentenwielrennen.nl/studentencup/ ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/squadraveloce.nl/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)