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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.

During our social rides we offer you two routes: a longer route of approximately 90 km and a shorter version of approximately 65 km. On the day itself you can choose which distance you want to go ride.

Longer distances are a bit faster (30-32 km/h avg.) and this option is therefore for more advanced cyclists. The pace at the shorter distance is slightly slower (28-30 km/h avg.) and therefore more relaxed and accessible.

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.

During our social rides we offer you two routes: a longer route of approximately 90 km and a shorter version of approximately 65 km. On the day itself you can choose which distance you want to go ride.

Longer distances are a bit faster (30-32 km/h avg.) and this option is therefore for more advanced cyclists. The pace at the shorter distance is slightly slower (28-30 km/h avg.) and therefore more relaxed and accessible.

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.

This is the Maurten GEL 100. Energy capsulated in a natural hydrogel. Built with six ingredients – no added colorants, preservatives or flavours. 25g of carbohydrates per serving. Can be used before, during and/or after activity.

Suitable for vegetarians & vegans.

The Maats Pizza rides are back! Once a month nwe organise a Maats x Pizza ride in Amsterdam. We invite you to this open groupride of about 45-55k, after which you can enjoy a delicious pizza and an ice cold beer on your return.

Dates Spring/Summer 2024

• Thursday May-23
• Thursday June-20
• Thursday July-18

See our event calendar for available dates. 

• 18:15 gathering at Maats
• 18:45 departure in groups for a relaxed ride of 45-55 km
• Approx 28 km/h avarage speed, which means riding speed between 28 and 32km/h.
• On return at Maats some delicious pizza and two drinks will be waiting for you
• Costs €20 per person
• Ticket required

The world's most carbohydrate-rich sports drink. Widely used by the best cyclists in the world. 80g of carbs per serving (500 ml). Can be used before, during and/or after activity.

Suitable for vegetarians & vegans.

The Oskar Oatbar is a powerful oat bar for a modern world. 100% organic, handmade energy oat bars in eco kraft paper bags. Developed by bicycle lover and chef for athletes, worldwide. The timeless snack.

Energy with taste. 390s, the series for the long haul. Lots of power, lots of taste.

Choose from a neutral version, with cardamom, 100% vegan and gluten-free and with lots of nuts. Flat packed and plentiful in quantity.

Basic taste notes: Neutral, slightly grainy, slighty salty

The Maurten GEL 100 CAF 100 contains 100 mg of caffeine – that’s the equivalent of 1,5 espressos – or one cup of brewed coffee. That’s a lot compared to many of the traditional gels out there. It delivers 25 grams of carbohydrates through a unique blend of fructose and glucose (ratio of 0.8:1). It packs a high weight to energy ratio and doesn’t contain any added flavours, preservatives or colourants. Just like all of Maurten's products, it’s vegan-friendly.

Use the GEL 100 CAF 100 on its own during shorter durations, or combine it with other Maurten products to ensure you have enough carbohydrates throughout your session.

Caffeine, carbohydrates and hydration. Everything at the same time – and at levels that make a difference. The Maurten DRINK MIX 320 CAF 100 has it all. By utilizing our hydrogel technology we’ve even managed to control the bitterness that caffeine usually results in – without any added acid, flavors or colorants. The DRINK MIX 320 CAF 100 contains 100 mg of caffeine.

Suitable for vegetarians & vegans.

The Maats Pizza rides are hot in Utrecht! Every month we organise a Maats x Pizza ride in Utrecht. 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.

Dates Spring/Summer 2024

• Thursday May-16
• Thursday June-13
• Thursday July-11 

See our event calendar for available dates. 

• 18:15 gathering at Maats Utrecht (Twijnstraat 7)
• 18:45 departure in groups for a relaxed ride of 50/60 km (approx 28-30 km/h)
• On return at Maats some delicious pizza from our neigbours De Pizzabakkers and two drinks will be waiting for you
• Costs €20 per person
• Ticket required
  

At Maats we are big fans of gravel rides. Whereas road cycling is more about speed, distance and performance, a gravel bike gives you the freedom to choose any path you encounter, making it more about exploring, adventure and fun.

In the past, riding a gravel route from our original store location in Amsterdam posed quite a challenge, and that's why we are so happy with our shop in Utrecht. Finally we have a place where you are on the first unpaved section within a few kilometers.

During the autumn and winter months, we proudly organize the Maats Off-Road Social. Because it can be busy in the surroundings of Utrecht, spots are limited: with a maximum of 25 participants, we ride in small groups of 5-6 people. Start and finish at Maats Utrecht. Curious about the routes? Check our Komoot collection page. We pick one of these routes for the event.

• Start/finish: Maats Utrecht
• 9:00h gathering for coffee, 09:30h start
• Distance: between 60-80 km
• Speed: relaxed and social
• Bike: gravel bike or MTB
• Route: a mix of tarmac, fast and smooth gravel sections and some technical single tracks
• Ticket includes: route, coffee before start and lunch upon return in store

How it works:

• 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.

The Oskar Oatbar is a powerful oat bar for a modern world. 100% organic, handmade energy oat bars in eco kraft paper bags. Developed by bicycle lover and chef for athletes, worldwide. The timeless snack.

Energy with taste. 390s, the series for the long haul. Lots of power, lots of taste.

Choose from a neutral version, with cardamom, 100% vegan and gluten-free and with lots of nuts. Flat packed and plentiful in quantity.

Vegan taste notes: Malty, Sweet, Salty, Popcorn

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.

Where mud meets fun, shops clash, clubs fight and riders battle for local cross glory. This is that one CX race to rule them all. There will be races for everyone, from CX-rookies till mud veterans, and everyone in between. 

• Saturday January 27th
• ARC Ulysses, Amsterdam
• Between 13:00 and 18:00

More information and answer to all your questions.

Saturday March 25th, Maats Utrecht

After a successful first edition last November, the Maats Checkpoint Challenge is back for its second instalment. We've found another 10 amazing checkpoints that will take you in a new direction from our Utrecht store.

This challenge (or race for some) is all about planning, route skills and teamwork. There’s no route, just 10 checkpoints (CPs) that are worth a visit for you and your teammate. You connect these checkpoints to create your own route.

Two out of ten CPs are mandatory, the other eight are optional. So it’s up to you to decide how long your route will be. If you want to check off all CPs, expect to ride approximately 200km. The shortest route along the mandatory CPs will be around 100km.

We will draw up a classification at the finish. The team that checks off all checkpoints and does so in the shortest amount of time wins the challenge.

Are you up for the challenge? Team up & and join us on Saturday March 25th in Utrecht.

Event Details

• 9:00 gathering at Maats Utrecht, Twijnstraat, for coffee and ride briefing, start at 9:30
• Max 30 teams of two
• All CPs will be reachable on a road bike with wide-ish tires, but you will have to ride some easy gravel
• At one of the mandatory CPs there will be food and drinks, but bring enough yourself for during the ride
• You have to be back in store before 18:00 (cut-off time)
• We’ll share the CPs a few days before the event so you can start planning your route in advance
• Team ticket price €60 (€30 pp)
• Included: coffee before the start, food and drinks at one CP, beers and snacks afterwards at the finish

After booking a ticket we send you an extensive briefing a few days before the event.

Saturday 01-06 

Maats Amsterdam

This spring, we're take our collaboration with PNS to the next level. The PNS corner in our store in Amsterdam has been upgraded and is decorated in the same style as the Pas Normal Studios flagship stores in Copenhagen, München, Mallorca, Taipei and San Francisco. To celebrate this, we are organizing a Maats x PNS 2.0 Launch weekend and you a more than welcome!

On saturday morning we organise a social group ride with Pas Normal Studios. We host a 100km ride on the road with a coffeestop halfway from the Maats Sprinter. We will devide everyone in groups and there will differents speed. We will share the route and all info a few days before the event. 

Spots are limited so secure yours through the button above.

• 09:30 gathering at Maats Amsterdam
• 10:00 departure in groups for a group ride of 100 km (approx 28-30 km/h)
• We treat you halfway with drinks and snacks from the Maats Sprinter
• Here you find our Ride Conditions
• Ticket required

500 kilometers. Eight days. 24th-31st Dec. The world's favorite festive cycling challenge is back. This year we got your covered and will host the Festive500 from our Maats store in Utrecht.

Maats is the spot in the Utrecht region where you can shop Rapha and that is why we would like to be a clubhouse and facilitate people who want to challenge themselves and defy the Festive500.

We host three social rides with a distance of 100km, on 24-12, 27-12 and 30-12. You're invited to join us and conquer the Festive500 challenge.