In this second edition of ‘Jou(le) & I’, we dive into the cycling life of Tibe — a true VELO DE VILLE enthusiast with a love for IT and sunny Friday afternoons on a terrace. ✨
As an IT Manager, he tracks down interesting IT projects, then plans, budgets, and follows up on them. In short: he makes sure business big shots and IT introverts can actually understand each other! And when he’s not relaxing with some sunny drinks or running a marathon, you’ll find him on his bike — a VELO DE VILLE, to be exact: the AEB 490 H53 500Wh in Emerald Green!
From commuting to coffee runs: always on two wheels
Tibe rides a VELO DE VILLE e-bike — a sturdy, comfortable ride that’s fully customizable to match your style. And we mean fully: from the handlebars to the seat post, every detail is up to you. Why did he pick this one? “Honestly, nothing too wild: VELO DE VILLE was a hit among my coworkers, so I just followed them…”
Whether he's biking to the office or picking something up around the corner, Tibe covers every trip between 1 and 10 km effortlessly on two wheels. His favorite ride? Straight through the historic center of Ghent. Cobbled streets, tram tracks, tourists... nothing throws his VELO DE VILLE off balance. (Well, maybe the tourists.)
Freedom, responsibility, and Friday sun
What does Tibe love most about working at Joule? “The freedom to shape my job the way I want — with the responsibility that comes with it.” All that, plus a team that always has your back when you need support.
Add a sunny terrace on Friday into the mix, and it’s easy to see why his Joule energy meter hits at least 90J. 🔋☀️
Most memorable Joule memory?
The Great Jump Rope Show of 2023! I’d only been an intern at Joule for a month when I got swept up in what turned out to be the party of the year. Turns out our very own mechanic, Loïc, is a total jump rope legend! It’s been a can’t-miss annual tradition ever since. 🤩
This or That – Bike dilemmas!
We also hit Tibe with a few rapid-fire choices — here’s where he landed:
- Biking vs. walking
- Chain vs. belt drive
- Bike basket vs. panniers
- Bright color vs. neutral tone
- Sporty handlebars vs. city bike handlebars
- Upright riding vs. leaning forward
- Helmet vs. no helmet
- Top bike rack slot vs. bottom slot
- Rain pants vs. "I'll dry eventually"
- Tram tracks vs. cobblestones
- Pushing uphill vs. pedaling uphill
Let’s cruise!
Feeling inspired to cruise to your favorite sunny terrace on your own VELO DE VILLE? We totally get it! Shoot us a message — we’ll figure it out together. 🤩
