Sundays are for riding, discovering new routes and meeting new friends. Maats has got you covered! On this page you'll find the rides we host from our store in Amsterdam.

How does it work?

We organize our socials rides for our customers and to introduce new people to Maats and the brands we sell.

Our Sunday Social Rides are between 60 and 80 km. The route will be sent to you in advance via a ride briefing by email. Depending on the number of participants, you can choose from different groups with varying speeds. There will always be a group riding at a social pace, averaging between 28-30 km/h.

What is the level?

Although we love all cyclists, our rides are not for absolute beginners. If you register for our rides, we expect you to be able to ride at least 28 km/h in a group for a minimum of 2+ hours. Experience with group rides is a plus but not a requirement.

Book your spot

• Select the right date
• Fill in your details
• Reserve your spot

A couple of days before the start of the event, we will send you all the info you need.

Sundays are for riding, discovering new routes and meeting new friends. Maats has got you covered! On this page you'll find the rides we host from our store in Utrecht.

How does it work?

We organize our socials rides for our customers and to introduce new people to Maats and the brands we sell.

Our Sunday Social Rides are between 60 and 80 km. The route will be sent to you in advance via a ride briefing by email. Depending on the number of participants, you can choose from different groups with varying speeds. There will always be a group riding at a social pace, averaging between 28-30 km/h.

What is the level?

Although we love all cyclists, our rides are not for absolute beginners. If you register for our rides, we expect you to be able to ride at least 28 km/h in a group for a minimum of 2+ hours. Experience with group rides is a plus but not a requirement.

Book your spot

• Select the right date
• Fill in your details
• Reserve your spot

A couple of days before the start of the event, we will send you all the info you need.

Pizza Season is back! 

Maats Pizza Rides have always been a staple in our events, and the new 2025 season is here again! We organize a Pizza Ride in Utrecht 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:

• 18:15 gathering at Maats Utrecht (Twijnstraat 7)
• 18:30 departure in groups for a relaxed ride of ~50 km (approx 28-30 km/h)
• On return at Maats the best pizzas from 'De Pizzabakkers' and two drinks will await you. 
• Costs €20 per person
• Ticket required
  

Powered by Maats in collaboration with Pas Normal Studios.

This weekend is all about our friendship and collaboration with the Danish brand Pas Normal Studios. On Saturday, we organise our yearly Plus One Race together, and on Sunday, the day after, it is time to have fun together and do a relaxed social group ride of approx. 60/70 km. We treat you to a half way stop with drinks and snacks, powered by both the Maats and PNS Sprinter vans.

You can ride from both our stores (Amsterdam and Utrecht) and we meet up half way at the stop. We organise this event for Maats and Pas Normal Studios customers and community.

Details

• Date: Sunday September 10th
• Location: Maats Amsterdam and Maats Utrecht
• Coffee from 9:30h, departure at 10:00h
• Halfway stop with snacks and drinks
• Average speed 30 km/h, multiple groups
• Participation is free, however a ticket is mandatory
  

After successful registration, you'll receive all necessary information typically a few days before the event.

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Powered by Maats in collaboration with Pas Normal Studios

Sunday 21 January 2024 08:30h

Start and finish: Maats Amsterdam, van Woustraat 165

January is the month of the Winter Resolution Challenge from Pas Normal Studios, a Strava initiative that challenges you to ride at least 1250 km in the first month of the year. On Sunday 21/1, we organize a long ride to boost your monthly total and achieve your goals. We also hosted this event in the beginning of 2023, and we like the idea to turn this into a yearly tradition. Check last years aftermovie here.

Everyone around Amsterdam has heard of it or rode it before: the famous and notorious Markermeer loop, a route of approximately 160 km, all day along the waterfront. It is a simple route where the only thing you have to think about is whether you are going to take it clockwise or counterclockwise, depending on the wind that day. You can find the route here.

We gather at 08:30h at Maats for coffee. After the ride briefing, we divide everyone into smaller groups for departure. The Maats Sprinter will serve as a support van, that rides with the groups, in which you can put some personal belongings (like food or extra clothing) during the stops.

Details:

• Sunday January 21th, 2024, gathering 08:30 at Maats AMS
• 160 km loop with coffee/food stop halfway (own expense)
• Average speed between 28 and 32 km/h, no-drop policy*
• 50 spots available

After successful registration, you'll receive all necessary information a few days before the event.

Friday 21 June 2024 

Starting Point: Amsterdam, Utrecht or Zwolle

Maats and Pas Normal Studios would like to invite you to complete the Midsummer Challenge on the longest day of the year: Friday June 21st. We are challenging everyone to ride 200km+ in one go - come join us for a long epic day in the saddle.

The concept is simple: we will take full advantage of the longest day of the year and ride a longer route of no less than 235km. You can choose to start either from our store in Amsterdam, Utrecht or from Ride Fast Bikeshop (our newest shop-in-shop location near Zwolle).

We are organizing the event in cooperation with our premium brand Pas Normal Studios. Brand ambassador Rik de Voogd will join us on the ride from Amsterdam.

All groups ride the same route and have at least two stops. The group that departs from Maats Utrecht, stops in Zwolle and Amsterdam and finishes again in Utrecht. Riders from Amsterdam first go to Utrecht, then Zwolle. During the instore breaks we'll provide food, snacks and drinks. Upon your return, cold beers will be waiting at the finish line.

Click here to join the Pas Normal Studios Strava Challenge

Ride details

• Meeting point: Maats Amsterdam, Maats Utrecht or RFBS Hattemerbroek
• Departure time: 09:00 sharp; you are welcome for coffee as of 08:30
• Distance: +/- 235km, way type: road
• Pace: 28-30 km/h average
• Suitable for cyclists with a good condition and experience with group rides
• Self-supportive group ride (no ride leaders)
• Included: lunch, drinks and snacks at all stops
• Participation at own risk

After successful registration, you'll receive all necessary information and the final route a few days before the event.