Evolution HUB: The BK MTB Evolution Club App

Evolution HUB is the club app of BK MTB Evolution, the mountain bike club in East Sarajevo. Events, ride sign-ups, carpool arrangements, kilometres, a leaderboard and notifications all live in one place. The goal was simple: less chatting in group messages, more riding. This guide explains what Evolution HUB does, what its benefits are, how to get access and how to use it from your first login to your first poll.

What Evolution HUB is and why we built it

Evolution HUB is a web app we use to run the club. It opens in your browser at klub.mtbevo.org, and only members approved by the club can enter. It is not public, so member details, kilometres and attendance are not available on the internet.

The reason is practical. The club grew, there were more rides, and information was scattered across messages, groups and spreadsheets. One ride meant at least five different messages: the announcement, the question of who is coming, the question of who is driving, a change of time and finally a reminder. Evolution HUB brings all of that into one place, visible on a single screen.

It is also worth saying what the HUB is not. It is not a replacement for riding together, it is not a social network and it is not a marketplace for gear. It keeps the club organised, saves time before rides and lets every member know what is going on.

How to get access to the Evolution HUB app

Club members get access to Evolution HUB. If you are not a member yet, the first step is to fill in the club membership form. The membership page shows the details you need and how to send your request. Once the board reviews and approves it, you receive your login details for the HUB.

If you are already a member, access is easy. Open klub.mtbevo.org and log in with your details. If you forgot your password or have no access, contact the club board and they will help you get it back.

Membership matters for another reason too: the HUB relies on membership fee data. On your profile you can see whether your fee is paid, which is one of the requirements for joining organised rides.

Benefits of the Evolution HUB app for members

Home page and the next event

After you log in, the home page shows the next event. You see the date, departure time, meeting point and the name of the guide leading the ride. If the event suits you, tap “I'm in” and you are signed up straight away. If plans change, you can remove your sign-up, so the organiser always knows the real number of riders. This matters most for mountain rides, where the group needs enough cars and enough water.

For every event you also see the list of riders who signed up, and a mark next to a name if that person was already checked in as present. That makes it easy, at the start of a new season, to see who rides regularly and who needs more attention.

Carpooling and meeting point

Many rides start where the group meets and loads the bikes into cars. That is why the HUB lets you add a carpool to an event. A member with free seats can post them, and others sign up for a lift. For local rides, where everyone arrives on their own, you simply skip this option and the screen stays clean.

Carpooling is also about safety. When everyone knows who is driving and how many seats are free, there is no waiting in the parking lot and no unnecessary calls a minute before departure. This is especially useful when riding to Igman, Jahorina, Romanija or Trebević, where the starting points differ.

Propose a ride and vote

Any member can propose a ride as a poll with up to three options. For example, you could choose between a loop route in Tvrdimići, a day at the bike park or a longer tour on the Ćiro railway trail. Other members vote, and the guide who takes the ride creates the event based on the result.

This works well because the club does not depend on one person to decide where to ride. A good ride comes from several people thinking about it, not from one person deciding for everyone. If you are a guide and want to take a ride, the poll gives you a clear picture of what members want.

Kilometres, stars and achievements

The HUB tracks club activity through kilometres. On the Kilometres page you see the leaderboard, and in the Challenges section you see monthly goals, for example 500 kilometres in one month. You earn stars for activity and achievements for reaching goals, and both show on your profile.

Members who share Strava activities count towards the shared total. That way club kilometres add up, and you can see how far the whole group has ridden together. A monthly summary is posted in notifications, so you immediately see who rode the most and how much climbing the group covered in total.

The leaderboard is not there to crown a winner. It shows activity, encourages participation and lets beginners see themselves next to more experienced members. Many members get their first real motivation when they see their own progress over a month.

Notifications and the monthly summary

Notifications are where important things are posted: a new ride, a poll result and the monthly summary. The summary shows who rode the most, how many kilometres the club covered and how much climbing was done together. Members do not have to hunt for information in groups and messages.

If you also follow other club channels, such as Instagram or Facebook, the HUB does not replace them. It is the place for members, while social networks are for the public and for new riders who are just getting to know the club.

Your profile

On your profile you see your membership fee status, your stars, your achievements and your progress towards active challenges. The profile is your personal overview. Its data is not public, and the club sees it only to the extent needed for organisation.

Benefits for the club and organisers

From the club's point of view, the HUB solves several concrete problems. First, a guide finds it easier to know the real number of riders before departure. Second, the board has an overview of fees and activity without extra spreadsheets. Third, polls answer the question of what members want to ride, which is far better than guessing.

• Attendance: the guide on a ride can mark who actually showed up. Attendance is recorded in one place, so it is easy to see who comes regularly.
• Membership fees: the paid status is visible on each member's profile, which makes it easier to keep track of obligations.
• Polls: members choose the next ride by voting, without long discussions in messages.
• Leaderboard and challenges: activity is visible among members, which encourages participation and gives the club energy through the season.

For long-time members the HUB is also an archive. You can see how the number of rides and participants changed from month to month, which makes planning the season easier.

How to use Evolution HUB, step by step

1. Membership: fill in the club membership form and wait for board approval. Approval is required for HUB access.
2. Login: open klub.mtbevo.org and log in with your details.
3. Phone: add the page to your phone's home screen. It then opens faster, like a regular app.
4. Profile: check your membership fee status and add emergency contact details, if your profile offers it.
5. Ride sign-up: open the next event, read the meeting point and time and tap “I'm in”. Mark a carpool if needed.
6. Poll: propose a ride or vote for one of the options. A single vote is enough to show your opinion.
7. Kilometres: if you share Strava activities, your kilometres count towards the club total. Check the leaderboard on the Kilometres page.

Who uses Evolution HUB and what they get

Regular members use it the most, but the HUB also has features for those who organise rides and run the club. The table below shows the main groups and what they need.

Roles decide who sees and changes what, so sensitive data is not shown to everyone. If it is not clear which role applies to you, ask the club board.

Evolution HUB and other club services

The HUB is not an isolated tool. It connects to the rest of the club and to the bike park. If you are looking for a trail for your next ride, the Bike Park Evolution page shows the trails, difficulty and maps. The same page covers the ITRS classification and GPX track downloads for navigation.

If your bike needs a service before the season, our bicycle service in the workshop in Vojkovići is open Monday to Saturday. Many members come right before a big ride, because it is good to have the bike in order when the group sets off.

For training and riding technique, see mountain bike training. It describes the levels for kids and adults, as well as programmes for advanced riders.

Frequently asked questions about the Evolution HUB app

The questions members ask most often show how important it is to explain the rules clearly. Below are answers to the main ones.

Conclusion: why use Evolution HUB

Evolution HUB is a tool that saves time and brings order to organising rides. Members know what is happening, guides know how many people are coming and the board has an overview of fees and activity. When everything is visible in one place, less time goes on questions and more is left for the ride itself.

If you are not a member yet and want to join the crew, the first step is to fill in the club membership form. Once you get access, log in at klub.mtbevo.org and check the next event.

This article was written by Marko Ristivojević, who runs the club and the bicycle service in East Sarajevo.