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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
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
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 Amsterdam community rides!
What is our Flow Ride?
This ride is meant for everyone who loves to share the passion of cycling together.
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 60-80km. 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 Amsterdam 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.
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 Rotterdam community rides!
What is our Flow Ride?
This ride is meant for everyone who loves to share the passion of cycling together.
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 60-80km. 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 Rotterdam 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.
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 Flow Ride?
This ride is meant for everyone who loves to share the passion of cycling together.
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 60-70km. 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.
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 Gravel Ride?
This ride is meant for gravel enthousiasts who love to take on the gravel sections once in a while.
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 50-60km. 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.
The return of a classic: The Maats Gravel Series. Three gravel rides in three iconic locations across the Netherlands. Starting this season, the series is exclusively for Maats Members.
Each ride covers between 75 and 100 km and takes you over the most beautiful gravel roads and trails. We start the day with coffee and finish it with a dirty bike.
Curious about the routes? Check them out here for a first impression. A few days before the event we’ll send you all the details you need to get ready for an unforgettable ride.
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.
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.
The Maats Sprinter is ready to rumble for the second season of Local Loops! This summer we're driving our 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: Haarlem / Date: Sunday Sept 1st 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 Haarlem 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.
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!
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!
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!
We’re thrilled to offer a unique cycling journey only 30 spots available. We invite our Maats Members to join our yearly summer adventure in the French Alps.
The dates are: 15 - 20 June 2025. To secure your spot, please pay this down payment of €399.
For more information, click here.
THIS EVENT IS BOOKED OUT AS A MEMBERS-EXCLUSIVE TRIP. Please refer to our Maats Membership programme to be able to join next time.
We’re thrilled to offer a unique cycling journey with only 15 spots available. We invite our Maats Members to join us on an unforgettable long weekend to go cycling in Calpe, Costa Blanca, Spain. The dates are: 24 - 28 January
Here’s what you can expect (included):
• 4 x nights in a 2-persons room with separate beds in Hotel Cap Negret
• 4 x breakfast & dinner at the hotel
• 4 x days of riding
• Bike transport with Maats Sprinter
• Airport transfers to hotel and airport (included if you book the recommended flights)
Additional costs (not included):
• Flight tickets
• Cost for lunch and coffee outside the hotel
• Extra drinks outside the hotel
The total cost for this adventure is €650,- per person.
Reserve your spot today! We ask you to pay a deposit to secure your spot and charge the rest afterwards.
If the trip is canceled for any reason, we’ll issue a full refund.
Maats Membership: Looking Ahead to 2026
Maats Membership just turned one! Over the past year we’ve grown towards 100 members, learned a lot, and built a solid foundation for the future. We also asked for your feedback through a survey, which gave us many valuable insights. Based on this, we’ve gone back to the drawing board to take Maats Membership to the next level in 2026.
We’d love to invite you to our Rotterdam store, where we’ll present our plans for the upcoming year. During the evening we’ll share:
Of course, there will also be plenty of time to ask questions and share your ideas — we’d love to hear your thoughts on how we can further shape Maats Membership together.
Sign up via the link below, and we’ll make sure there are drinks and bites waiting for you.
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.
Are you in search of a delightful gift but unsure of what to choose? Surprise your loved one with a Maats Gift Card! Our versatile gift card can be used online or in our stores.
This gift card comes beautifully packaged, allowing you to personally hand it to the lucky recipient. It's our version of a gift voucher.
Need the gift card quickly? Opt for our e-Gift Card option to receive the voucher via email immediately after payment.
For faster delivery, check out our e-Gift Card option.
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 Amsterdam 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:
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:
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:
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!
Thursday May 9 - 15:30 - Purmerplein, Amsterdam Noord
On Thursday, May 9 (Ascension Day) you will find us at de Ronde van het Purmerplein in Amsterdam Noord. A local and popular cycling event with a long history. Besides the races there is a market and a varied program organized around it by residents and local initiatives. A nice day out all about cycling! You'll love it!
Maats will organize one of the races during de Ronde van het Purmerplein. We present you the Maats Rookie Race. A criterium style open street race for everyone who is not very experienced in riding these types of races but who would like to give it a try.
The riders who have a racing license start in a different category and this competition is intended for people who love to ride their bike and would like to test him/her-self in a criterium and perhaps go home with the cup and flowers. Who knows....
We will organise one race but we have three different classifications: Men, Women and Non-Binary. Please be aware that these kind of events are for people who are new to racing, not for people who are new to cycling... Some experience with high-speed rinding ing groups is recommended.
Participation costs €12.50 and you will receive a starting ticket, bib number, snacks and drinks, photos and prizes for the winners.
Details
In April Maats proudly opened its third location in the heart of Rotterdam. To celebrate the arrival in Rotterdam, we teamed up (again) with resident artist Roel van Eekelen who designed the iconic Maats Rotterdam Festive t-shirt! This Thursday night we'll not only ride together with Roel, but you'll also have the possibility to grab one of these exclusive shirts in our store! On top of that, Roel will reveal his matching festive decoration on the shop's front window. So much to celebrate!
Fancy joining us? You're invited! Expect a spot-on blend of good riding, people and drinks.