Thanks to his titles, professionalism, style and ability to interact with the crowd Belaey is one of the biggest names in the bike trials world scene.

Early on in 2009 Belaey has set off on a five-week global trek crossing from Spain to England, Cleveland, California and Hawaii in the US.

[citation needed] In 2011 the 4th and 5th episode will go on air for Belgian TV and the Extreme Sportschannel, showcasing his adventures during a road trip through South Africa.

In 2011 he also decided to organize the UCI world cup rounds in Belgium, having the biggest media outcome in the history of the sport with live international TV coverage… In the years that follow he spends a lot of time in the USA and it's in 2018 that founds women shred, a women focused MTB event.

[citation needed] Belaey enjoys playing the guitar, listening to music, watching movies, fishing, and snowboarding.