Although the days are often still dark and cold now, spring is getting closer. This also means that there are many tour rides coming up! During these events, you cycle along the most beautiful roads and paths, get to know other cyclists and usually the party continues after the ride. With burgers and beer, for example. Sounds good, right? Below, we share the coolest cycling events for next spring to fill your agenda.
Photos: We Are Cycling (Organiser of Ronde van Nijmegen, Classico Ride and Drenthe's Mooiste).
Where the Streets Have No Name | Lage Vuursche | Saturday, March 29 | Gravel & MTB
On Saturday 29 March 2025, the 13th edition of Where The Streets Have No Name will take place in the beautiful woods of Lage Vuursche, with start and finish at forest pavilion Buiten in de Kuil. This event is aimed at gravel bikers and mountain bikers. You can choose from three new routes (of 40, 60 or 80 kilometres) full of hidden paths where you are not normally allowed to cycle. After a long ride through the beautiful countryside, it is time to relax on a cosy terrace with fire pits, live music, a good burger and an ice-cold vandeStreek beer.
Read more about this event or register via www.truegrit.cc/wtshnn
Tour of Nijmegen | Saturday 10 May | Road
On Saturday 10 May, you can enjoy this sociable tour ride with beautiful routes through the Rijk van Nijmegen and its surroundings. The 12th edition will feature all-new routes (70, 120 and 170 kilometres) around Nijmegen. Challenge yourself with tough climbs and enjoy endless views along the Meuse and Waal rivers.
Read more about this event or register via: www.rondevannijmegen.nl
Classico Ride | Ede | Saturday 17 May | Road
On Saturday 17 May, the 1st edition of the Classico Ride is on the agenda. It promises to be a wonderful day of cycling across the Utrechtse Heuvelrug and the Veluwe. There are some nice climbs in the route, interspersed with rolling hills and beautiful moorland. With routes ranging from 70 to 200 km, really any cyclist can join in!
Read more about this event or register via: www.classicoride.nl
PlugPlug Veluwe | Ede | Sunday 18 May | Gravel
The most beautiful cycling routes start from Ede. The day after the Classico Ride, the PlugPlug Veluwe gravel ride starts in the same place. 'De Parcoursbouwer' has again selected the most beautiful gravel paths and built two beautiful routes; one of 75 kilometres and one of 120 kilometres. Although this event takes place on the Veluwe, the organiser 'Count Me In' usually organises tours in Belgium. So check their website for other events, should this Veluwe edition just not fit into your agenda.
Read more about this event or register via: www.countmein.cc/plugplugveluwe
Drenthe's Mooiste | Hoogeveen | Saturday 24 May | Road
The most beautiful tour ride in the northern Netherlands is back on the calendar! Discover beautiful Drenthe via a 65, 115 or 165 km tour on Saturday 24 May. From the cycling track near Hoogeveen, you will cycle through beautiful nature and experience the tranquillity of the countryside. Of course, the iconic cobblestones and the VAM mountain cannot be missed!
Read more about this event or register via: www.drenthesmooiste.nl
Graveller | North Brabant | 13-14-15 June 2025 | Gravel
A weekend full of gravel adventure; that's Graveller. You will camp on site for two nights in your own tent or camper, and during the day you will be on your bike figuring out the best gravel trails in the area. And we can probably tell you; there are plenty of those in North Brabant! Atmosphere: campfires, good food, beers and good music. Graveller is small-scale and cosy. This is a graveller weekend you must attend!
Read more about this event or register via: www.graveller.cc
