Although the days are still often dark and cold, spring is still getting closer. That also means that there will be many more cycling events coming up! During these events you’ll cycle along the most beautiful roads and trails, meet other cyclists, and usually the party continues even after the ride ends. With burgers and beer, for example. Sounds good, right? Below we’re sharing the coolest cycling events for the upcoming spring to fill your calendar with.
Photos: We Are Cycling (Organizer of Ronde van Nijmegen, Classico Ride and Drenthe’s Mooiste).
Where the Streets Have No Name | Lage Vuursche | Saturday 29 March | Gravel & MTB
On Saturday 29 March 2025, the thirteenth edition of Where The Streets Have No Name will take place in the beautiful forests of Lage Vuursche, with a start and finish at the Buiten forest pavilion in de Kuil. This event is intended for gravel bikers and mountain bikers. You can choose from three new routes (of 40, 60 or 80 kilometers) full of hidden paths that you normally aren’t allowed to cycle on. After a long ride through the beautiful nature, it’s time to relax on a cozy terrace with fire pits, live music, good food and ice cold beer. vandeStreek A beer.
Read more about this event or sign up here. www.truegrit.cc/wtshnn
Ronde van Nijmegen | Saturday 10 May | Road
On Saturday 10 May, you can enjoy this cozy tour with beautiful routes through the region of Nijmegen and its surroundings. For the 12th edition, completely new routes (70, 120 and 170 kilometers) have been planned around Nijmegen. Challenge yourself with challenging climbs and enjoy endless views along the Maas and the Waal.
Read more about this event or sign up at: www.rondevannijmegen.nl
Classico Ride | Ede | Saturday 17 May | Road
On Saturday, May 17th, the 1st edition of the Classico Ride is scheduled. It promises to be a wonderful day of cycling through the Utrecht Heuvelrug and the Veluwe. There are a number of enjoyable climbs in the route, which are interspersed with rolling hills and beautiful meadows. With routes ranging from 70 to 200 km, every cyclist can really get involved!
Read more about this event or sign up at: www.classicoride.nl
PlugPlug Veluwe | Ede | Sunday 18 May | Gravel
From Ede, the most beautiful cycling routes begin. The day after the Classico Ride, the PlugPlug Veluwe gravel ride starts in the same place. ‘The Parcoursbouwer’ has once again selected the most beautiful gravel trails and built two beautiful routes; one of 75 kilometers and one of 120 kilometers. Although this event takes place on the Veluwe, the organizer ‘Count Me In’ usually organizes tours in Belgium. So be sure to check their website for other events if this Veluwe edition doesn’t fit your schedule.
Read more about this event or sign up here: www.countmein.cc/plugplugveluwe
Drenthe's Most Beautiful | Hoogeveen | Saturday 24 May | Road
The most beautiful tour of North Holland is back on the calendar! Discover beautiful Drenthe on a 65, 115 or 165 km tour on Saturday 24 May. From the cycling track near Hoogeveen, you cycle through beautiful nature and experience the tranquility of the countryside. The iconic keistroken and the VAM mountain are of course not to be missed!
Read more about this event or sign up at: www.drenthesmooiste.nl
Graveller | North Brabant | June 13-14-15, 2025 | Gravel
A weekend full of gravel adventures; that is Graveller. You camp for two nights on the grounds in your own tent or camper, and during the day you’re on the bike to discover the most beautiful gravel trails in the area. And we can probably tell you; there are plenty of them in North Brabant! Atmosphere: campfire nights, delicious food, beers and good music. Graveller is small and cozy. This is a gravel weekend you have to be at!
Read more about this event or sign up here: www.graveller.cc
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