Know-how and research
Universities and university colleges
- UGent – Together with Eddy Merckx Cycles, Ghent University’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering conducts cutting-edge research on the safety and performance of professional racing bikes.
- KU Leuven – The Bakala Academy – or Athletic Performance Centre – is a world-class academy for research, innovation and education in sports.
- University of Antwerp – The Product Development Design Research Team at the University of Antwerp works closely together with local bicycle companies.