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.