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
  

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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.

In collaboration with MAAP and the Ride Beyond Crew, and in celebration of the new MAAP Atmos collection, we’re setting out to test the lungs and character – a pursuit of the sort of limits and lessons that only come when you push beyond your comfort zone.

This ride will be long, hard, and one best experienced with friends and new friends alike. The sort of Type 2 fun that usually comes with the potential of bonking* and we end up talking about with mates for years and even decades to come.

As we push ourselves to the next level, we need our gear to meet us there too. Incremental gains are the difference between betterment and stagnating. The new Atmos collection is driven by performance and versatility. The Atmos Jacket is the lightest weight all-weather jacket MAAP’s developed to date. The ultimate pieces for those in a constant pursuit of progression.

• This ride will be challenging. You are responsible for your own nutrition and hydration across the ride. You are also responsible for your own mechanical support – bring tires, tubes and/or CO2 cartridges.
• There will be treats provided by Maats and MAAP – coffee pre-ride with post-ride food and beverages back at Maats.
• There will be a rad giveaway too – two lucky riders will walk away with an Atmos vest or Jacket of their choice. This will be communicated to you on the day if you’re the winner.

Details

• Sunday November 26th
• Start: Maats Utrecht, Twijnstraat 7
• Meeting time: 09:30h
• Roll-out time: 10:00h
• Distance: 150 km
• Surface: Road and Gravel, but doable on a road bike

We will send you all necessary info and route a few days before the event.

Sunday Dec-8th 09:00 - Amerongen

Join us at De Proloog in Amerongen for an unforgettable day full of gravel. We’ve been cooking on three unique loops that will take you on trails you've likely never seen before. Each loop is unique and different, and you decide the order and how many loops you want to ride. All three starts and ends at our base at De Proloog. 

The event offers three loops, each approximately 50 km. You decide how many loops you want to ride—take on one, two, or all three! That means you can ride anywhere from 50 km to 150 km. It’s your day to explore at your own pace. Ride by yourself, as a team or join a group: it's all good!

Here’s the schedule for the day:

• 09:00 – Meet at De Proloog for coffee and ride briefing
• 09:30 – Roll out.
• After the ride, return to De Proloog for a well-deserved serving of local soup and bread, included in your ticket.
• 16:00 - Finish Time

What bike to bring? A gravel, CX or MTB bike is what you need. You’ll be riding a mix of gravel, sand, and pavement, so get ready for a diverse ride.

Included in your ticket:

• Three specially curated routes
• Pre-ride coffee
• Post-ride soup and bread
• A fantastic day of gravel riding with great company