Brabantse Strade Bianche

The Brabantse Strade Bianche begins and ends in Mill, Noord-Brabant, and is known as the Dutch gravel classic. Organized since 2014 by Wielerclub Mill, it is the longest-running organized gravel tour in the Netherlands. Participants can select routes of 50, 70, or 90 kilometers, with over half of each ride taking place on unpaved surfaces. The routes traverse the small paths of the Land van Cuijk, including white roads in Staatsbossen St. Anthonis, tracks through Molenheide, wetland paths near De Vilt, and sections alongside the Defensiekanaal and the Peel-Raamstelling casemates. Riders may also encounter Landgoed Tongelaar, featuring a ninth-century castle amidst farm tracks, and the Gasselse bossen, a former production forest now designated for nature and recreation. The course combines sandy paths, gravel roads, and cobbles. Stops offer vlaai and sports drinks, and the finish at Het Lagerhuis in Mill concludes with barbecue, music, and beverages.