Cycling Ireland partners with Cyql app to Digitalize the Irish Club Experience
Cycling Ireland has announced a new partnership with Cyql, the innovative community and club management app designed specifically for cyclists and clubs. The collaboration will see the introduction of a bespoke ‘Cycling Ireland’ app, to its 250+ affiliated clubs and 26,000 members, making it easier to organise, connect, and grow cycling communities across the country.
Founded in the Netherlands, Cyql is one of the fastest-growing cycling apps, used by over 50,000 cyclists worldwide across 4,000 clubs. Its mission is to help cycling clubs get their members riding together more often, and optimize communication between the club and its riders.
The Cycling Ireland Club app is available for download from Google Play and from the App Store.
For club admins, also available through the web.
Key Benefits for Irish Clubs and Cyclists
The new Cycling Ireland app is available to download and use at no cost for Cycling Ireland clubs and members, via Google Play and iTunes. Cycling Ireland affiliated clubs will receive Starter Level of Cyql (normally €8.25 per month) free of change as part of the partnership between Cyql and Cycling Ireland. Affiliated clubs don't need to do anything in order to action this.
- Easy Ride Organisation: Plan group spins, set routes, assign ride leaders, and manage group size for safety.
- Membership Management: Track members, assign roles, and customise club identity with logos and colours.
- Central Communication: In-app news, a ride and event calendar, and push notifications will replace scattered WhatsApp/Facebook groups.
- Route Sharing: Store, tag, and share GPX routes - so all riders joining club rides can download and save routes to their GPS devices or phones.
- Safety First: Set ride expectations (speed, distance, duration) and appoint leaders for safer, structured rides.
- Discover & Connect: Find nearby rides, explore other Cycling Ireland clubs, and connect with members.
- Club Marketplace: Buy and sell cycling gear securely within the Irish cycling community.
- Branded Experience: Clubs can personalise the app with their own logo and colours.
- Accessible Everywhere: Available as apps for both Android and iPhone users, with free core features and optional Pro/Elite upgrade for clubs should they wish for added functionality.
Speaking about the partnership, James Quilligan, CEO of Cycling Ireland said:
“Cycling in Ireland is growing rapidly, and we want to give our clubs and members the very best tools to connect, ride, and thrive together. Partnering with Cyql allows us to strengthen the club experience – whether you’re a competitive rider, a leisure cyclist, or a beginner looking to join your first spin, this app makes light work of the typical admin that clubs are facing”
Wouter Slotegraaf, Founder of Cyql, added: “We are thrilled to partner with Cycling Ireland. Ireland has one of the most passionate and diverse cycling communities in Europe, and we’re excited to help Irish clubs take the hassle out of organisation so they can focus on what matters most: getting more people on bikes and enjoying cycling.”
Paul Norton, Participation Manager Cycling Ireland explained: “It has become increasingly challenging for Irish cycling clubs to manage and communicate with members, especially clubs that are experiencing a high growth in membership. The Cycling Ireland app will replace Whatsapp and Facebook groups to streamline communication for clubs and make it easier to organize rides and share routes, among many other amazing features. We are really excited to deliver this added value to our members.”
The new Cycling Ireland app is immediately available for all Irish cycling clubs registered with Cycling Ireland. Training and onboarding support will be provided to ensure clubs and riders can make the most of the app from day one.
Click here to learn more about the app. launch of the new app on the Cycling Ireland website