{"product_id":"membership-championship-2026","title":"Membership Championship 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday 06-09, Col du Vam, Drenthe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocial rides, trips abroad, spring classics — but as summer draws to a close, it's time to settle the score. Who gets to call themselves the Maats Membership Champ (m\/v) of the 2026? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the first official \u003cstrong\u003eMaats Membership Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're hosting it at one of the most iconic venues in Dutch cycling: the Col du Vam. Tucked away in the Groningen countryside, this legendary velodrome is a cult institution — a steep wooden track where the atmosphere is unlike anything you'll find on the road. The venue has hosted the Dutch National Championship on multiple occasions, so it's a proven championship course. The perfect setting to find out who's been putting in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe gather Sunday morning at 10:00 for coffee and a social group ride of around 75km around the area.  After returning to the Col du Vam, we take to the track for a few laps to decide once and for all who takes the title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the racing, we celebrate with a BBQ, beers, and an official prize ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis event is open to all members — whether you're here to race, to ride, or just to cheer on the competition, you're more than welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Maats Cycling Culture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54235164377427,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1740\/8991\/files\/MMCHAMPS2026.png?v=1783516124","url":"https:\/\/maats.cc\/products\/membership-championship-2026","provider":"Maats.cc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}