Maats Cycling Culture
Maats Membership Gravel Series 2026
The Maats Membership Gravel Series.
Four gravel rides. Four different locations. One shared mission: finding the best gravel roads, trails and local gems the Netherlands has to offer.
This season, the Maats Gravel Series returns with four rides ranging from 70 to 120 km. Expect beautiful gravel, local knowledge, good company and, inevitably, a fair amount of dirt.
The 2026 Gravel Series
📍 Amersfoort — Sunday, October 11
📍 Bergen (NH) — Sunday, November 1
📍 Zwolle — Sunday, November 22
📍 Maastricht — December 19 & 20
We’ll kick things off in Amersfoort, teaming up with local legend V10 to show us the best gravel around town.
Three weeks later, early morning we head north towards the Bergen dunes, where local Floris will take us deep into his backyard. The only challenge? Trying to keep his wheel. Good luck. 😉
In Zwolle, Thijs is back behind the route, taking us across the Veluwe and its finest gravel roads and trails.
And then we head south for the grand finale. We’ll close out the series in the Limburg Heuvelland, with a special Gravel Series x Off The Map weekend in Maastricht. Expect rolling hills, off-road adventure and plenty of Limburg gezelligheid.
One ride, different speeds
Depending on the group and the needs of the participants, we’ll split into different groups riding at different speeds. Whether you’re looking to cruise, push the pace or find something in between there should be a group for you.
Each Gravel Series event has a limited number of spots and is initially exclusively available to Maats Members. If spots remain, aspiring members will also have the opportunity to join.
Curious about the routes? Check them out here for a first impression.
Pick your ride, sign up and let's gravel.
You can sign up for the Amersfoort and Bergen rides from today. The entry fee is €25, including coffee and cake along the way. ☕️🍰
Already looking ahead? Put Zwolle and Maastricht in your calendar. Registration for these rides will open soon!
In the lead-up to each event, we’ll share more information and practical details through the Maats Members app, so keep an eye on it.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This event series is initially only available to Maats Members. Not a member yet? Become one and join this and all the other good stuff coming your way.
