{"product_id":"maats-x-pns-epic-gravel-ride","title":"Maats x PNS: Epic Gravel Ride","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"article\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"article\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNow that summer is truly behind us, the days are getting shorter and temperatures are dropping — which calls for a different approach to preparation and kit choices before you head out on the bike. The perfect moment to mark the start of the AW season with a proper off-road adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOn Saturday 10 October, we kick off the new season and new collections with an epic gravel ride — the perfect way to launch the PNS AW collections. This isn't a casual spin through the woods. It's a demanding, high-performance gravel ride, exactly in the spirit of PNS: challenging, uncompromising and built for those who push themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe start at Bar Pleur, Utrecht's newest and finest coffee bar, before heading out onto the best gravel sections the Veluwe has to offer. We ride in two groups — Advanced and Flow. In the Advanced group, the pace is high and there's a drop policy; in the Flow group, the pace is more relaxed and riders wait for each other. But don't be mistaken — this is not a ride for beginners. The combination of distance, terrain and pace makes this a demanding day in the saddle. Everyone is welcome, but come prepared and ready to push yourself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHalfway through, there's an optional stop at Halte Assel — an iconic spot to refuel with fries and snacks. Further along, a possible second stop at De Proloog in Amerongen around km 140 gives you the boost you need for the final stretch. We finish at Maats Utrecht with drinks and food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maats x PNS: Epic Gravel Ride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday 10 October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeeting point:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bar Pleur, Utrecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeeting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 09:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeparture:\u003c\/strong\u003e 09:30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 175 km\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoute:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.komoot.com\/nl-nl\/tour\/3306954314?share_token=aN8inLsNWKniMXaPCbs4wKuFTJUju1miz6v0dxN46Z2HFI8ZG0\u0026amp;ref=wtd\u0026amp;t_s=referral\u0026amp;t_cid=route_share\u0026amp;t_ref_username=maatscc\"\u003eView on Komoot\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45% tarmac · 55% gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two groups — Flow (no-drop, social pace) and Advanced (fast pace, yes-drop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost-ride:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drinks and food at Maats Utrecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSign-up required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipation is at your own risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Maats Cycling Culture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55056554459475,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1740\/8991\/files\/Midsummer26_4c7da4ce-c6c5-417c-8ebe-a2899eae2077.png?v=1780946088","url":"https:\/\/maats.cc\/products\/maats-x-pns-epic-gravel-ride","provider":"Maats.cc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}