Gain access to unique rides and events held at special locations throughout the year. From rides in off-the-grid areas, to gravel challenges and winter clinics, each season offers unforgettable cycling experiences crafted just for you.
On this page you'll find all upcoming Maats Membership exclusive events in 2026.
What we have in store for you...
For 2026, we’ve carefully and lovingly put together this calendar. It’s a diverse program with something for everyone: gravel rides, one-day classics, and of course, the Maats Travels that our Membership is known for.
For the coming year, we’ve planned trips to Spain, Italy, and two different adventures in the French Alps.
This calendar shows all scheduled events and rides, which will be updated and expanded in the coming weeks.
Below, we highlight all upcoming events and travels and give you a sneak peek of what we’ve got planned.
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Gravel Series
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.We host three events on three different locations.
Save the dates:
Zwolle - November 8th
Arnhem - November 22nd
Maastricht - December 13th
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Zwolle - November 8th
Arnhem - November 22nd
Maastricht - December 13th
Maats Travels presents:
Calpe
Altea, Spain | 23-27 Jan 2026
We’re excited to invite our Maats Members to join us for an unforgettable cycling trip in Altea/Calpe, Spain. After a hugely successful first edition in January 2025, we’re heading back for round two — and it’s going to be even better. Leave behind the grey skies and ride under the Spanish sun on miles of stunning coastal and mountain roads.
Be part of the Maats Membership experience in one of Europe’s most iconic winter cycling destinations.
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Classics Series
The Spring Classics are for many the most exciting one-day races on the cycling calendar. Think of iconic monuments like the Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix, De Waalse Pijl and Liège–Bastogne–Liège.
This spring, we’re taking our Maats Members on an adventure to ride our own versions of these legendary races — over the same iconic roads where cycling history was made.
Save the dates:
Flanders - April 11th
Roubaix or Waalse Pijl* - April 25th
LBL - May 9th*
Flanders - April 11th
Roubaix or Waalse Pijl* - April 25th
LBL - May 9th*
Members decide by poll at the beginning of 2026.
More info soon
Maats Travels presents:
Traka 2026
Girona | 28 April - 3 May 2026
Each spring, a group of Maats friends take on Girona's legendary gravel race: The Traka. From next year onward, Maats will officially support all riders heading to Spain with a week fully dedicated to The Traka — to get you ready and prepared for the challenge.
During the event, the Maats Sprinter will be on-site as a dedicated support point along the course, providing mechanical help, nutrition, and encouragement when you need it most.
Stay tuned
Maats Travels presents:
Alps
Puy-Saint-Vincent | 30 May - 4 June 2026
By now, a true Maats classic: our week in the Alps, based at the charming Hotel Saint Roch in Puy-Saint-Vincent. Each day, we take on some of the most beautiful and iconic cols, including the Galibier, Izoard, and Col du Granon. The trip is made unforgettable by the fine-dining service of the hotel.
This year, we’ve added new routes, featuring hidden gems and fresh takes on legendary climbs. Looking for the perfect blend of performance and goodlife? This is the trip for your summer.
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Maats Travels presents:
Marmotte
Bourg d'Oisans | 22-29 June 2026
New on this year’s travel calendar: a true classic — the mother of all Granfondos, and without a doubt the most iconic in the world: La Marmotte. 175 km and 5,000 meters of climbing.We’ll take on this monumental challenge the Maats way — with a premium hotel, full support, and the perfect build-up to an unforgettable ride.
Looking for a big goal for 2026? Stop searching — this is it. Exclusive for Maats Members.
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One Day Specials
One Day Specials is a series of three unique one-day rides, created exclusively for Maats Members. Each edition highlights a special location, a challenging route, and an unforgettable cycling experience.
These rides perfectly capture what being part of Maats is all about: riding, exploring, and enjoying together.
Save the dates:
IJsselmeer Loop (300km) - Sat, July 4th
VAM-berg (MM Championships) - Sat, Aug 22nd
Limburg (Maats Monday) - August 31st
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IJsselmeer Loop (300km) - Sat, July 4th
VAM-berg (MM Championships) - Sat, Aug 22nd
Limburg (Maats Monday) - August 31st
Maats Travels presents:
Tuscany
Siena region | 12-19 Sept 2026
After an enourmous success in 2025, we proudly have added the trip to the heart of the Strade Bianche to our yearly calendar! Also this year, when the Italian sun is still shining in the Tuscany region, we plan for an amazing trip of cycling along the famous via sterrata of the area just below Siena. Expect amazing kilometers on the bike, but also a good deal of goodlife like Italian food, coffee and wine!
Register for this popular trip soon as spaces are limited and Maats Members have priority!
More info soon
