MTB Toertocht Texel 2026

Mountain bike tour on Texel on Sunday, November 22nd. The course includes single tracks, beach, dunes, and farmland. The event starts uniquely from the ferry. Choose from three routes: 37 km, 59 km, or 71 km. A significant portion of the routes uses paths not normally accessible to cyclists. The longest route traverses Slufter, one of Texel's most beautiful nature reserves. Volunteers from Wielersport Texel will provide food and drinks at aid stations. Registration is mandatory and must be done in advance. The registration fee is €19.50 until November 1st, and €21.50 after November 1st. Both fees include a ferry ticket. Participants starting from the mainland (Den Helder) can register and depart from the HRTC DOK Den Helder canteen between 7:15 AM and 8:55 AM. The longest distance departure from Den Helder is until 7:55 AM. Group departures to the ferry are at 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, with boarding at 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM respectively. Participants starting on Texel can register at the WSTexel 'jury-wagen' near the TESO waiting room from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Helmets are mandatory. A handlebar ribbon with an emergency number will be provided at the start. Parking, showers, and toilets are available in Den Helder. All participants must adhere to the Mountain Bike Code of Conduct. Ferry departures are strictly on time and will not wait. Participants traveling from Den Helder will be escorted to the ferry. On the return ferry trip, participants must remain on the car deck and follow crew instructions. A buffet will be available on the car deck during the return journey. For questions, visit https://www.wstexel.nl/contact. Registration includes the ferry ticket, which is automatically added and costs €5. No physical ticket is issued; access is via Scan & Go. Use discount code GEENBOOT if starting on Texel. WSTexel members should use their provided email code. Discount codes require individual registration, not group registration.