Rides & Events
Events and rides are playing an important role within Maats since day one: it's the perfect way to get to know new people and discover new routes in an accessible way. Join our community and participate in our social rides, gravel events, trips abroad and sometimes even a race!
Event
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Maats Oysters & Bubbles Cruise
Saturday September 23rd, 9:00h
Maats Amsterdam & Maats Utrecht
This event is in honor of the relationship between cycling and the world of sparkling wines. And what complements a glass of bubbles better than fresh oysters? We've created a beautiful route of +/- 150km that travels through the Biesbosch to Yerseke. Routes from both Amsterdam and Utrecht will merge around Schoonhoven and continue together towards Zeeland.
In Yerseke you can indulge in a beachside aperitif while treating yourself to oysters that were freshly picked that same morning! There will be plenty of time to enjoy the local Zeeland ambiance and, of course, the oysters complemented by the sparkling wine!
- Saturday, 23rd September, starting at 9:00am
- Departure points: Maats Utrecht and Maats Amsterdam
- Route: 150km, average pace: 29-30km/h
- Cost: €35 per person (including oysters and bubbles)
- Transport back: by train
Maats Local Loops
The Maats Sprinter is ready to rumble! As of this summer, we're driving our new van to various cities in The Netherlands and organize Maats Local Loops, to get to know the Maats Family all over the country. For this new concept, we ask a local legend to create a route and invite you to ride with us!
For now we’ve planned three Local Loops editions this summer:
- Nijmegen - Saturday August 5
- Maastricht - Sunday August 13
- Zwolle - Sunday September 24
Find all info and get your tickets here.
Maats x Disco Cycle Social
Sunday October 8th, 10:00
Disco Cycle, Bern, Switzerland
We realize this is a long shot but you're invited to come join the Maats x Disco Cycle Social Ride in, yes, Switzerland. Maats has a good relationship with the owners behind this bike/apparel store since quite some time now, and as the Maats Sprinter is passing through Switzerland this weekend, we're seizing this opportunity to organize a ride together. Are you in the area? Join us! More info through the Strava event page below.
Strava page for more info
Pizza Rides Amsterdam
Every other Thursday, 18:30
Van Woustraat 165, Amsterdam
Every other Thursday night we organise a Maats x Pizza Rides in Amsterdam. We invite you to this open group ride of about 50-60k, after which you can enjoy a delicious pizza and an ice cold drink on your return.
Upcoming dates:- Thursday September 28 (new date) - Last of Season 2023
When you've successfully signed up, we'll send you all the info you need a couple of days before the ride.
Book your spot
Pizza Rides Utrecht
Every other Thursday, 18:00
Twijnstraat 7, Utrecht
During summer, we organise the (in)famous Maats x Pizza ride in Utrecht every other Thursday. We invite you to this group ride of about 50-60k, after which you can enjoy a delicious pizza and an ice cold drink on your return. Costs are €17.50.
Upcoming dates:- Thursday Oct 19 (Last of Season 2023, Bring-Your-Lights edition)
During the last edition we will award the Pizza Prize to riders who have completed all Maats Utrecht 2023 Pizza Rides.
When you've successfully signed up, we'll send you all the info you need a couple of days before the ride.
Book your spot
Maats Sunday Social Rides Utrecht
Every other Sunday, 09:45am
Twijnstraat 7, Utrecht
Twice a month we organize a Maats Sunday Social for Maats customers. A social ride with twenty participants divided into 2 groups (Fun & Fast). The perfect way to start your Sunday! We gather from 9:45 for coffee, and hit the road at 10:00. Limited spots available and registration is required for participation.
Upcoming dates:- Sunday September 10 (= PNS x Maats Social)
- Sunday September 24
- Sunday October 8
- Sunday October 22
When you've successfully signed up, we'll send you all the info you need a couple of days before the ride.
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Maats Sunday Social Rides Amsterdam
Every other Sunday, 09:00am
Van Woustraat 165, Amsterdam
Twice a month we organize a Maats Sunday Social for Maats customers: a social ride divided into 2 groups (Fun & Fast). The perfect way to start your Sunday! We gather from 9:00 for coffee, and hit the road at 9:30. Limited spots available and registration is required for participation.
Upcoming dates:- Sunday September 10 (= PNS x Maats Social)
- Sunday October 1
- Sunday October 15
- Sunday October 29
When you've successfully signed up, we'll send you all the info you need a couple of days efore the ride.
Subscribe now
Maats Gravel Escape
Once a month on Saturday, 09:30
Maats Utrecht, Twijnstraat 7
At Maats we are big fans of gravel rides: whereas road cycling is more about distance and performance, a gravel bike gives you the freedom to choose any path you encounter, making it more about exploring and adventure!
We created some nice gravel routes with start from and finish in our Utrecht store. We start with coffee before the ride and end with the Utrecht local legend lunch from Broodje Mario afterwards. What a time to be alive! Costs are €15 including coffee and lunch.
Upcoming dates:- Saturday Oct 21
Our Ride Policy
Maats Social Rides adhere to a no-drop policy in case of technical problems or certain traffic conditions. We assume a certain level of cycling experience/fitness so if you’re unable to hold the minimum target average speed, we may have to consider splitting you from the group so you can continue riding by yourself at your own comfortable speed. Of course, we will discuss this with you whenever the situation occurs. Furthermore, during our rides, some segments inevitably result in a little interval sprint, which is fine, but please wait and regroup at the logical end of the segment.
Participation in Maats rides automatically means you assume full responsibility for your own and/or others' costs/damages. When signing up, you agree to our Terms & Conditions (which you can check here). Any last-minute joiners will be asked to confirm this by placing a signature before departure, if you did not agree to it yet when signing up. A helmet & click pedals are mandatory. Fixies, bikes without brakes, tour bikes, aero bikes, and mounted aero bars are not allowed for Maats rides. For road cycling rides, we also do not allow mountain bikes. We adhere to the Dutch traffic rules, and assume that you have experience with group riding customs.