Manu Cattrysse

BE

Bike wizard

Meet Manu Cattrysse, a Bike Wizard who breaths the spirit of adventure. He is a skilled bike mechanic by day and an ultra-cyclist by night. With a passion for all things off-road, Manu thrives on tackling technical terrain that pushes his limits. When he's not fine-tuning bikes, he's out exploring nature with his partner Katrien and their two boys, introducing them to the joys of mountain biking and taking them on bikepacking trips.

His competitive nature has propelled him onto the stage of some of the most renowned ultra-bikepacking races, where he is gearing up to claim victory in 2025.

Katrien De Smet

BE

Banana Bass Racer

Katrien is an experienced ultra racer who shares her love for adventure and racing with her partner, Manu. With a career in the cycling industry, Katrien’s life truly is all about bikes, as she now also passes that enthusiasm on to her children. Balancing a full-time job, family life, and a packed race calendar—whether racing alongside Manu as a pair or going on solo trips. While she enjoys the competitive aspect of racing, her number one priority is always to explore new places and have fun along the way.

Erik Van Holland

NL

Polka dot summit slayer

Erik is a passionate ultra gravel cyclist with a talent for climbing, making tough ascents look easy. A style enthusiast and photographer, he captures the beauty of his rides while exploring the world in his vintage VW camper van. Always driven by a love for the outdoors, Erik blends adventure and elegance in everything he does.

Nils Luypaert

BE

It’s all in the mind. co-founder

Nils, as the team and sponsorship manager, is the driving force behind the collective. Always eager to push his limits, he thrives on adventure. Ultra racing and bikepacking journeys are his true passions.

For Nils, it’s all about the journey!

Annemie Gommers

The explorer

Annemie discovered bikepacking only 1,5 years ago and immediately got hooked to the thrill and sense of freedom every journey brings. Now she is always on the hunt for her next adventure. She’s been on numerous bikepacking trips and absolutely loves exploring new routes and regions. Annemie can also often be found on the trails, out for a good run.

BE

Jochen Sablon

BE

Le music connaisseur. co-founder

A true adventurer, he loves exploring new regions on his bike and sharing those experiences with friends and family. On top of that, he’s a genuine creative mastermind!