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Maats proudly presents: the new limited collaboration collection by Patta x Rapha, dropping Friday the 23rd of May 1pm.
Join us at Maats Rotterdam for a special ride to celebrate the launch of this highly exclusive Rapha x Patta collection on Thursday evening 22 May. This limited-edition collaboration is available for purchase at Maats in store only on Friday 1pm. Stock is very limited, so make sure you to be in time on Friday, there might be a queue.
For the ride, we’ll gather at 18:30 at Maats Rotterdam and after a casual ride briefing we roll out at 19:00 for a 40 km no-drop ride. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just here for the fun, this ride is all about the experience and the love of cycling. After the ride, enjoy some pizza and drinks as we hang out and celebrate together.
Ride details:
This is your chance to check out the new Rapha x Patta gear, meet fellow riders, and enjoy a relaxed evening of cycling with great company. We can’t wait to see you there!
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We’re thrilled to offer a unique cycling journey to Tuscany, Italy, with only 16 spots available. Secure your spot by paying the deposit of €250. In the case that this event does not take place, we will refund this full amount to you.
Please note, currently registration for this trip is only available for Maats Members. Paying the downpayment only grants successful registration if you are already a member, or if you're becoming one right after registration. For more information about Maats Membership, click here.
More information about the Maats Travels Tuscany 2025 trip
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Monday September 29th, 10:00 Maastricht
(Members Only)
When we started Maats a few years ago, Monday was our only day off for a long period. Because we started Maats from the love for cycling, there was always riding that day. On the day when most people were in the office or at work, we rode our bikes every Monday. Maats Monday was born.
In recent years we rode some cool routes during Maats Mondays. We often got the question from people if they could join. Thats why we are organizing the Maats Monday: Limburg Edition, on Monday September 29th.
Would you like to ride with us on Maats Monday? Take a day off, buy a ticket and arrange your transport to Limburg. We'll see you there for a wonderful day of cycling.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This event is only available for members. Not a member yet? Become one to join this (and future) events!
Details
After booking a ticket we send you a briefing a few days before the event.
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Saturday, May 23th, 10:00 – Liège
Earlier this year, a wonderful group of Maats Members traveled south for the 2nd edition of Maats Monday: Flanders. It was a tough day, but everyone managed to conquer the famous cobbled climbs.
Now it's time to head out to the other mythical cycling area in Belgium: The Ardennes! The region where great titans like Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel, Primoz Roglic and many more battled for glory to win the oldest monument in cycling history: 'La Doyenne'.
So here it is: we’re heading to the heart of Liège–Bastogne–Liège for another Belgian Classics ride: Maats Travels: Ardennes!
On Saturday, May 23th, we start in Liège, at the parking lot of hotel Ibis Liège Seraing where we will head out for a monstrous ride. Expect an epic day of cycling over the legendary climbs of La Doyenne.
Want to be well-rested at the start? You have the option to book a hotel room at Ibis Liège Seraing from Friday (May 22nd) to Saturday (May 23th). Costs for a hotel room range between €130–€170, depending on if you want to include breakfast.
Sign up via the link and arrange your optional stay at the hotel Liège.
Details
After booking your ticket, we will send a briefing a few days before the event.
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The Maats Sprinter is ready to rumble for the second season of Local Loops! This summer we're driving the van to various cities in The Netherlands and organize Maats Local Loops. We started with this concept in the summer of 2023 and hosted rides in several cities around the country. This summer we visit Den Haag, Arnhem and Haarlem.
Location: Arnhem / Date: Sunday Aug 11th 2024
Details
A couple of days before the event, we will send you all the info you need.
Local Legends
Who better to ask to create a local route than a Local Legend? We have a few friends that comes from Arnhem or live there and would like to show us around. They help us out with creating the perfect route, tell us where to stop for coffee and know where you can best finish your ride for cold beers and snacks. We will tell you more about these local legends when the date comes closer.
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This year it’s 5 years ago that we opened our store at the van Woustraat in Amsterdam. To celebrate this, we are organizing a series of amazing events this summer. These are events that are in line with the things we have done with Maats in recent years or events that we have wanted to organize for a long time and for which this is the perfect reason.
Dropping - Saturday Oct 14
This is a new event based on a typical Dutch concept: a dropping. Imagine a departure in the early morning hours with a touring car to an unknown destination somewhere in the Netherlands. There are two pickup locations: Amsterdam & Utrecht. When you arrive at the location, your bike will be waiting for you and you will receive the location of the first checkpoint.
Once you’ve reached the first checkpoint, the location of the next one will be revealed, and so on. Five checkpoints later and about 150km further you will arrive back at our Amsterdam store where we will draw up the results. This event is not just about speed; route skills, navigation and the ability to improvise will play important roles. Eternal glory awaits at the finish line...
Details
What is included
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Ride with the Albion crew and celebrate the launch weekend
Following Friday night’s film screening, we’re continuing the celebration of Albion’s launch at Maats with a special social ride from our Utrecht store on Saturday 17 May.
Join the Albion team and ambassadors for an 80 km mixed terrain group ride through the scenic routes of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. Expect a relaxed pace, a mix of tarmac and gravel, and the kind of ride that perfectly reflects Albion’s spirit of adventure.
This is your chance to connect with the people behind the brand, hear stories from the road, and share a great morning on the bike with like-minded riders.
Coffee at the shop before we roll
80 km no-drop ride (gravel + road)
Small Albion gift for all riders
Hangout afterwards with drinks and conversation
Location: Maats Utrecht, Twijnstraat 7
Meet-up: 09:30
Roll-out: 10:00
Free event, RSVP required
Whether you came to the film night or not – we’d love to have you with us. Let’s ride together and make this Albion launch weekend one to remember.
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New on the Maats Travels calendar: the classic of all classics — La Marmotte.
We’re inviting you to join us for a fully supported week including accommodation, meals, race entry, and on-the-road support during the big day. Looking for a challenge for 2026? Look no further — we’ve got you covered.
The dates are: 24 - 29 June 2026. GF Marmotte is on Sunday June 28th.
There are 20 spots available for this trip.
With the purchase of a ticket, your spot is guaranteed and all included costs are covered.
The total cost for the trip is €1199 per person. We ask you to make a deposit of €599 per person, and we’ll send you a payment request for the remaining balance after the trip.
On this page you'll find anything you need to know about this trip.
If the trip is cancelled for any reason, we will refund your ticket.
This trip is exclusively available to Maats Members. Interested in joining but not a member yet? Check here.
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This late summer, Maats Local Loops is heading across the border for an exciting three-day trip to Germany. Expect a perfect mix of cycling, beer, and bratwurst as we explore new roads. We're starting up the Maats Sprinter and organizing three Local Loops in three vibrant German cities in one weekend. On this page we tell you all about it.
Event Details
A few days before the event, we'll send out all the information you'll need to prepare. We can't wait to ride with you!
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This late summer, Maats Local Loops is heading across the border for an exciting three-day trip to Germany. Expect a perfect mix of cycling, beer, and bratwurst as we explore new roads. We're starting up the Maats Sprinter and organizing three Local Loops in three vibrant German cities in one weekend. On this page we tell you all about it.
Event Details
A few days before the event, we'll send out all the information you'll need to prepare. We can't wait to ride with you!
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Pizza Season is back!
Maats Pizza Rides have always been a staple in our events, and we also would like to introduce this tradition for our newest store in Rotterdam! We organize a Pizza Ride in Rotterdam every 3 weeks. We invite you to this open group ride of about 45-55k, after which you can enjoy a delicious pizza and an ice cold beer on your return.
Keep an eye out on our calendar for upcoming dates. Happy riding & andiama la pizza!
Ride Info:
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Maats loves to ride, sharing time together on the bike to connect, to meet new people and catch up with friends. Maats invites you to join our Utrecht community rides!
What is our Advanced Ride?
This ride is meant for more experienced riders, who are comfortable with maintaining a faster pace.
If someone is struggling, we'll bring the pace down a little bit. If some people have to wait at a traffic sign, we all wait at the other side of the street. In Dutch there is a saying: “Samen uit, samen thuis”, which means we’ll stick together and leave no one behind, from departure till arrival.
General Rules
Respect traffic rules
What is the level? What do we expect from you?
Although we love all cyclists, Maats Rides might be unsuitable for absolute beginners. If you register for our rides, we expect you to be able to ride continuously (no breaks) for a minimum of 2+ hours on the indicated paces. Experience with group rides is a plus but not a requirement.
Routes:
The routebook for our rides consists of approx. eight fixed routes that are well planned and recon'ed from time to time. Route lengths vary from 70-80km. Routes are designed for variety, safety and an optimal riding experience with groups. Routes will not be adjusted midway unless there are construction works etc. This will always happen in consultation with the ride leader.
How to join:
By scanning or clicking the below QR-code, you will enter the Maats Utrecht Community Ride Whatsapp group, where all weekly rides will be announced. In this group, you can indicate if you want to join a ride by responding to a poll. This poll will be posted a couple of days before the ride. After that, all further details will be shared in this group, such as a GPX file, a route link to Komoot, who are your ride leaders, etc.
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EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
In April 2023 it was exactly 5 years ago that we opened our store at the van Woustraat in Amsterdam. To celebrate this, we are organizing 5 amazing events this summer. These are events that are in line with the things we have done with Maats in recent years or events that we have wanted to organize for a long time and for which this is the perfect reason. On this page you can find all the info about the events.
Midsummer Race - Friday June 30
When you think of bike races you automatically come to club races. Individual, performance driven and straight home after the race. We think it would be cool to make a combination between racing and also a bit of community and fun. That is why we organize a Midsummer race on friday evening, followed by a bbq and some drinks with friends.
We gather at 19:00 at sports park de Weren in Amsterdam Noord. After a short ride briefing, we ride as a group for a warm-up period for 30 minutes. After ringing the bell, we ride a race of 60 minutes for the men and 45 minutes for the women (combined in one race). Afterwards prize ceremony, beers and burgers from the Maats Bus.
Don't feel like racing but want to watch and cheer on the riders? Buy a Spectator ticket for cheering and the bbq.
For who is this race? For all Maats customers/community members who like to race and test themselves on a closed circuit, with or without race experience.
Details
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The Maats Van is ready to rumble for the second season of Local Loops! As of this summer, we're driving the van to various cities in The Netherlands and organize Maats Local Loops. We started with this concept in the summer of 2023 and hosted rides in seeveral cities around the country. This summer we visit: Den Haag, Arnhem and Haarlem.
Location: Den Haag / Date: Sunday July 14th 2024
Details
A couple of days before the event, we will send you all the info you need.
Local Legends
Who better to ask to create a local route than a Local Legend? We have a few friends that comes from Den Haag or live there and would like to show us around. They help us out with creating the perfect route, tell us where to stop for coffee and know where you can best finish your ride for cold beers and snacks. We will tell you more about these local legends when the date comes closer.
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Streetwear meets Cycling apparel.
Rotterdam breathes raw energy, creativity, and style – and WOEI Rotterdam has been at the heart of that for years. As one of the most iconic streetwear stores in the Netherlands, WOEI is more than just a place to score the latest sneakers. It’s a cultural hub, known for curating community, celebrating individuality, and always staying true to its roots.
At Maats, we believe in the power of community too. That’s why teaming up with WOEI feels like a perfect match. We both care about quality, connection, and doing things with purpose and style. So this summer, we’re merging our communities for a relaxed summer ride to celebrate our shared love for the city, the culture, and the road.
Join us on Sunday, July 27th for the very first WOEI x Maats: Summer Ride. We’ll kick things off at Maats Rotterdam with great coffee, after which we roll out for a ~100km social ride. After the ride, it's time to hang out on the backyard behind our shops, where some iced popsicles, fresh cold sodas and (alcohol free) beers are waiting for you. Stick around to chill, refresh and celebrate summer together with us.
P.S. This is also your opportunity to purchase a one time limited edition Maats x WOEI water bottle, which will be released after the ride. Stock is limited, so make sure to book your spot!
On Sunday 27 July, you're invited for the ride:
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From the minute Maats opened its doors in Rotterdam, Man Met Brill koffie supports us with its outstanding, and arguably the finest coffee on the market. Home to the city of Rotterdam, Man Met Bril Koffie is a renowned specialty coffee roastery with a café and since February: a hotel! (fun fact: it is the first coffee focused hotel in the world).
Over the years, the brand has become a favorite among coffee lovers in the region, not only for its excellent brews but also for its stylish, industrial-style café and its community-oriented philosophy. A philosophy Maats fully supports, which is why we want to combine our communities with a nice and easy bike ride and lunch afterwards!
At the start of each new season, Man Met Bril and Maats are hosting a bike ride to ride into the new season with our communities. We start at Maats Rotterdam for an almost perfectly brewed Man Met Bril coffee and end the ride at the brand new hotel of Man Met Bril for a special lunch with an even better coffee, this time from trained baristas ;-).
On Sunday 22 June, you're invited for our first seasonal ride: Summer vibes!
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Save the date:
Maats Amsterdam: Friday 21 March, 17:00-20:00
Come and see the newest collections of our premium brands while enjoying a drink at this Season's Opener. Please register and leave your name for organizational purposes.
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Daytripping Albion X Maats - Saturday August 1 - 8:30 AM - Maats Amsterdam
We are proud that Albion brings there Daytripping ride series to Maats!
The route is designed by ultra racer and Albion ambassador Leanne Bentley, taking us on some of her favourite training routes.
Meetup is at 8:30 a.m. at Maats Amsterdam, we will make a small breakfast and coffee for everyone. We start our ride around 9am.
We start our route heading East out to the woods and gravel path of The Veluwe, before taking in Let de Stigterpad, one of the most beautiful cycling route of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. We will make a stop at Maats Utrecht to refill bottles and take on some final nutrition, before the final parcours back to Maats Amsterdam for Pizza and Beer!
A drop bar bike with 35mm+ tires is recommended. A pump and spare tube are also mandatory.
Click here to register for this beautiful ride.
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Sunday 06-09, Col du Vam, Drenthe.
Social rides, trips abroad, spring classics — but as summer draws to a close, it's time to settle the score. Who gets to call themselves the Maats Membership Champ (m/v) of the 2026?
Introducing the first official Maats Membership Championship.
We’re bringing the event to one of the most iconic climbs in Dutch cycling: the Col du VAM. Rising from the Drenthe countryside, this unique climb was born from an unlikely origin, a former landfill site transformed into a legendary cycling challenge.
With an average gradient of 9.1%, the Col du VAM delivers a true test of power and endurance, taking riders up to 48 metres above sea level.
The venue has hosted the Dutch National Championship on multiple occasions, so it's a proven championship course. The perfect setting to find out who's been putting in the work.
We gather Sunday morning at 10:00 for coffee and a social group ride of around 75km around the area. After returning to the Col du Vam, we take to the track for a few laps to decide once and for all who takes the title.
After the racing, we celebrate with a BBQ, beers, and an official prize ceremony.
This event is open to all members — whether you're here to race, to ride, or just to cheer on the competition, you're more than welcome.
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At Maats, we don’t just stock brands; we hunt for the exceptions. The unique drops that stop us in our tracks. Laser Barcelona has been firmly on our radar for a while now, quietly producing some of the most rad, authentic independent apparel in Europe. When they announced their latest project, we knew we had to bring a piece of Barcelona's underground culture directly to you.
Laser’s signature The Rawal Artist Series invites global creatives to portray one of Barcelona’s most vibrant, gritty, and culturally diverse downtown neighborhoods: El Rawal.
For this highly limited capsule, they teamed up with Rotterdam legend Joren Joshua. Known for his witty, fluid line work and distinct character style, Joren has crafted a beautiful, cycling-inspired collection that perfectly bridges the gap between raw street art and bike culture.
To celebrate this exclusive drop, we’re doing what we do best: riding bikes and raising a glass.
Expect a vibey social ride, an exclusive first look at the capsule, and cold drinks to celebrate the collaboration.
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RTM Edition — Thursday 23 July 18:30
Three cities. Three jerseys. One tour.
AMS - Thursday 9 July
UTR - Thursday 16 July
RTM - Thursday 23 July
Local Lines is our most personal capsule yet — a highly limited collection of city-edition jerseys celebrating the communities and places we call home. The graphics feature a bold, wavy hypnotic pattern inspired by the unique flow and energy of each city's cycling scene, with the city abbreviation — AMS, UTR, RTM — on the front and back panel. The ultimate piece to represent your home roads.
One ride per city, three Thursdays, one tour. Good fun.
Join us for a 60km summer evening ride straight from the shop through the roads we know best. No drop, 30km/h average, good legs and better company. Back at the shop for drinks and the official unveiling of the RTM jersey.
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UTR Edition — Thursday 16 July 18:30
Three cities. Three jerseys. One tour.
AMS - Thursday 9 July
UTR - Thursday 16 July
RTM - Thursday 23 July
Local Lines is our most personal capsule yet — a highly limited collection of city-edition jerseys celebrating the communities and places we call home. The graphics feature a bold, wavy hypnotic pattern inspired by the unique flow and energy of each city's cycling scene, with the city abbreviation — AMS, UTR, RTM — on the front and back panel. The ultimate piece to represent your home roads.
One ride per city, three Thursdays, one tour. Good fun.
Join us for a 60km summer evening ride straight from the shop through the roads we know best. No drop, 30km/h average, good legs and better company. Back at the shop for drinks and the official unveiling of the UTR jersey.
Sign up below.
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AMS Edition — Thursday 16 July 18:30 (new date)
Three cities. Three jerseys. One tour.
AMS - Thursday 16 July (new date)
UTR - Thursday 16 July
RTM - Thursday 23 July
Local Lines is our most personal capsule yet — a highly limited collection of city-edition jerseys celebrating the communities and places we call home. The graphics feature a bold, wavy hypnotic pattern inspired by the unique flow and energy of each city's cycling scene, with the city abbreviation — AMS, UTR, RTM — on the front and back panel. The ultimate piece to represent your home roads.
One ride per city, three Thursdays, one tour. Good fun.
Join us for a 60km summer evening ride straight from the shop through the roads we know best. No drop, 30km/h average, good legs and better company. Back at the shop for drinks and the official unveiling of the AMS jersey.
Sign up below.
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Sunday 12-07, Maats Rotterdam
Maats loves to ride. For us, cycling is all about sharing time together on the bike: connecting with the community, meeting new faces, and catching up with old friends.
This year marks a massive milestone for us: Maats has officially welcomed ASSOS in our stores. ASSOS of Switzerland is a brand with a legendary heritage, having revolutionized cycling apparel for decades with their obsession with performance and comfort. To celebrate this new chapter, we are incredibly excited to team up with them to host a special Collective 13 ride!
ASSOS Collective Thirteen (C13) is a community initiative that brings cyclists together through organized group rides worldwide, connecting local bike shops, brands, and ASSOS ambassadors, all in the name of growing the sport.
Whether you are a long-time ASSOS fan or just love a great day in the saddle, you are officially invited to roll out with us. For this special Sunday edition, we will be riding at our Flow Pace (average 28 km/h).
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What is the Flow Ride?
This ride is designed for anyone who loves to share their passion for cycling in a social, structured group setting.