Maats Explorer Twente Report

Zondag 15 december vond de eerste editie van de Maats Explorer plaats. De start en finish waren in Lonneker, in de omgeving van Enschede. Meer dan 100 deelnemers waren naar Twente afgereisd voor dit nieuwe Maats event. Tijdens de Explorer series organiseren we events op uitdagende locaties door het hele land.

Het was een perfecte dag met goed weer, twee uitdagende routes en diverse stops, mogelijk gemaakt door onze eventpartners. Op deze pagina een impressie.

Maats Explorer Twente Gravel 75 km

Onze routebouwer Jan-Bert had voor de Maats Explorer Twente twee routes met zorg en uiterste precisie samengesteld. De 75 km was uitdagend en technisch met veel single tracks en bospaden. De twee stops, een voor koffie en een voor soep, waren meer dan welkom.  Voor de twijfelaars was er op circa 40 kilometer de mogelijkheid om te switchen van route.

Download de route hier.

Maats Explorer Twente Gravel 125 km

Deelnemers die gekozen hadden voor de langere afstand, reden het eerste gedeelte over dezelfde route als de kortere variant. Aan de bovenkant van de langere route zat een extra lus. Deze ging de Duitse grens over en met name de afstand in combinatie met de nattte en technische bospaden maakte deze afstand erg uitdagend.

Download de route hier.

Il Magistrale - Koffie

Onze koffieleverancier en eventpartner Il Magistrale was bij het event aanwezig als koffiestop.  De super toffe omgebouwde brandweerbus van Bas stond midden in het bos op een kleine 30 kilomter van de start. Perfecte afstand voor een hele fijne koffiestop.

Cannondale - Testbikes

Cannondale was bikepartner tijdens het Explorer event. In totaal waren er circa 20 deelnemers in de gelukkige positie om een Topstone SRAM Etap te mogen testen tijdens het event. Perfecte Weapon of Choice voor een technische en uitdagende gravelroute.

Komoot - De Route

Routebuilder Komoot was de officiële routepartner van Maats Explorer. Alle deelnemers hadden de route ontvangen via deze app en ontvingen daarnaast een code om het gebied Oost Nederland gratis te kunnen unlocken om te gebruiken tijdens het event.

Canvas All Weather Gilet Sand - Maats
Canvas

Canvas All Weather Gilet Sand

€145.00

There are days on the bike when it's too cool and wet for a long sleeve jersey, but at the same time it's too hot (or your effort too intense) for a long-sleeved jacket. The Heavy Gilet is perfect for this kind of ride. This product protects you against wind and water and ensures that your core stays warm and dry.

The outer layer has a DWR coating and ensures that the gilet is windproof and water-repellent. The inner layer is made of hexagonal membrane and ensures that the jacket breathes well. The waistcoat is easily foldable and therefore easy to store. The double zipper provides good temperature regulation and access to your back pockets.

This model is 183cm and wears size M.

  • Water repellent
  • Stretchy and breathable
  • Double Layer Hexagonal Membrane
  • Windproof
  • Easy to store
  • Double zip for easy access to pockets
  • Reflective Canvas logo for extra visibility
height/ weight <160 cm 159-167 165-173 171-179 177-185 183-191 189-197 195+
<60kg XS XS XS S S M L L
59-66 XS XS S S M M L L
65-72 XS S S M M M L L
71-78 S S M M M L L XL
77-84 M M M M L L L XL
83-90 L L L L L L XL XL
89-96 L L L L XL XL XL XXL
95kg+ XL XL XL XL XL XL XXL XXL
  • This sizing is how we believe your product should fit.
  • Do you prefer a more loose/comfortable fit? Order one size up!
  • If you're still doubting your size, don't hesitate to contact us via the form below.
  • Always try on your jersey wearing cycling bibs, so as to prevent it looks awkwardly short/tight.
Canvas All Weather Jacket Sand - Maats
Canvas

Canvas All Weather Jacket Sand

€175.00

The Canvas All Weather Jacket is perfect for wet and chilly rides. This cycling jacket is made of two different layers. The outer layer has a water-repellent DWR coating and the inner layer is made of a hexagonal windproof membrane.

As a result, you have the 'best of both worlds' with this product: namely a water-repellent jacket with breathable capacity, a combination that you don't often come across. Exactly what you're looking for in a jacket during conditions where you need protection from wind, cold and water. The jacket is easily foldable and therefore easy to store. The double zipper provides good temperature regulation and access to your back pockets.

This model is 183 cm and wears size M.

  • Water repellent (DWR coating)
  • Stretchy and breathable
  • Double Layer Hexagonal Membrane
  • Windproof
  • Easy to store
  • Lightweight cycling jacket
  • Double zip for easy access to pockets
  • Reflective Canvas logo for extra visibility
        height/ weight <160 cm 159-167 165-173 171-179 177-185 183-191 189-197 195+
        <60kg XS XS XS S S M L L
        59-66 XS XS S S M M L L
        65-72 XS S S M M M L L
        71-78 S S M M M L L XL
        77-84 M M M M L L L XL
        83-90 L L L L L L XL XL
        89-96 L L L L XL XL XL XXL
        95kg+ XL XL XL XL XL XL XXL XXL
        • This sizing is how we believe your product should fit.
        • Do you prefer a more loose/comfortable fit? Order one size up!
        • If you're still doubting your size, don't hesitate to contact us via the form below.
        • Always try on your jersey wearing cycling bibs, so as to prevent it looks awkwardly short/tight.
        Canvas Classic Jersey Merlot - Maats
        Canvas Classic Jersey Merlot - Maats
        Canvas Classic Jersey Merlot - Maats
        Canvas Classic Jersey Merlot - Maats
        Canvas Classic Jersey Merlot - Maats
        Canvas Classic Jersey Merlot - Maats
        Canvas Classic Jersey Merlot - Maats
        Canvas Classic Jersey Merlot - Maats
        Canvas Classic Jersey Merlot - Maats
        Canvas Classic Jersey Merlot - Maats
        Canvas Classic Jersey Merlot - Maats
        Canvas Classic Jersey Merlot - Maats
        Canvas

        Canvas Classic Jersey Merlot

        €135.00

        Smooth, sleek and smart. The Canvas Classic Jersey is designed to make your ride as comfortable as possible. The fabric is a mix of polyamide and elastane and is one of the softest materials available for a jersey. Smart details like a waterproof zip pocket for your money or phone and reflective logos on the front and back complete this jersey. The jersey fits your skin but is not extremely race-fit due to the supple fabric.

        This is the 2021 version of the Canvas Classic Jersey. Compared to the first release from 2019, we have made a number of improvements. The elastic waistband has been improved and we've reinforced the pockets so you can take everything you need with you on your longer rides.

        This model is 185 cm and wears size M

        The Canvas Classic Jersey

        • Super soft and supple fabric
        • Reflective Canvas logo on the back
        • Low cut neck
        • Longer raglan sleeves
        • Elastic band with gripper
        • Three large pockets where you can store a lot of stuff for the longer rides
        • Waterproof pocket for your valuables
        • Soft zipper protector on the inside of the jersey
        • 86% Polyamide / 14% Elastane
        • Designed in Amsterdam, produced in the EU
            height/ weight <160 cm 159-167 165-173 171-179 177-185 183-191 189-197 195+
            <60kg XS XS XS S S M L L
            59-66 XS XS S S M M L L
            65-72 XS S S M M M L L
            71-78 S S M M M L L XL
            77-84 M M M M L L L XL
            83-90 L L L L L L XL XL
            89-96 L L L L XL XL XL XXL
            95kg+ XL XL XL XL XL XL XXL XXL
            • This sizing is how we believe your product should fit.
            • Do you prefer a more loose/comfortable fit? Order one size up!
            • If you're still doubting your size, don't hesitate to contact us via the form below.
            • Always try on your jersey wearing cycling bibs, so as to prevent it looks awkwardly short/tight.
            Canvas Women's Classic Jersey Ochre - Maats
            Canvas Women's Classic Jersey Ochre - Maats
            Canvas Women's Classic Jersey Ochre - Maats
            Canvas Women's Classic Jersey Ochre - Maats
            Canvas Women's Classic Jersey Ochre - Maats
            Canvas Women's Classic Jersey Ochre - Maats
            Canvas Women's Classic Jersey Ochre - Maats
            Canvas Women's Classic Jersey Ochre - Maats
            Canvas

            Canvas Women's Classic Jersey Ochre

            €135.00

            Smooth, clean and smart. The Canvas Classic Jersey is designed to make your ride as comfortable as possible. The fabric is a mix of polyamide and elastane and is one of the softest materials available for a jersey. Smart details like a waterproof zip pocket for your money or phone and reflective logos on the front and back complete this jersey. The jersey fits your skin but is not extremely race-fit due to the supple fabric.

            This model is 174 cm and wears size XS. Our advice: this is a uni-fit jersey, order it one size smaller than you are used to!

            This is the 2021 version of the Canvas Classic Jersey. Compared to the first release from 2019, we have made a number of improvements. The elastic waistband has been improved and we've reinforced the pockets so you can take everything you need with you on your longer rides.

            Features The Canvas Classic Jersey

            •  Super soft and supple fabric
            •  Reflective Canvas logo on the back
            •  Low-cut neck
            •  Longer raglan sleeves
            •  Elastic band with gripper
            •  Three large pockets where you can store a lot of stuff for the longer rides
            •  Waterproof pocket for your valuables
            •  Soft zipper protector on the inside of the jersey
            •  86% polyamide / 14% elastane
            •  Designed in Amsterdam, produced in the EU
                height/ weight <160 cm 159-167 165-173 171-179 177-185 183-191 189-197 195+
                <60kg XS XS XS S S M L L
                59-66 XS XS S S M M L L
                65-72 XS S S M M M L L
                71-78 S S M M M L L XL
                77-84 M M M M L L L XL
                83-90 L L L L L L XL XL
                89-96 L L L L XL XL XL XXL
                95kg+ XL XL XL XL XL XL XXL XXL
                • This sizing is how we believe your product should fit.
                • Do you prefer a more loose/comfortable fit? Order one size up!
                • If you're still doubting your size, don't hesitate to contact us via the form below.
                • Always try on your jersey wearing cycling bibs, so as to prevent it looks awkwardly short/tight.

                Coming up....

                Maats Explorer in 2020

                We zijn alweer druk bezig met het plannen van de volgende editie van Maats Explorer. Deze zal op een andere locatie in Nederland zijn en plaats vinden in het voorjaar van 2020. Houd onze social kanalen in de gaten voor meer nieuws en meld je aan voor onze nieuwsbrief!