Plassen- en Poelentocht 2026

The Plassen- en Poelentocht begins and ends at FTC Avanti’s clubhouse on Amerikalaan in Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland. Participants depart between 08:30 and 10:00 for a roughly 60, 95, or 120 kilometer MTB tour within the Green Heart region. The routes traverse lakes, pools, rivers, canals, and farm ditches, then move through South Holland polders on winding paths offering broad views. Over 60% of the course is off-road, with elevation changes that make the longer distances more challenging than the flat terrain might indicate. Rest stops are located along the way, and the clubhouse finish provides amenities such as showers, changing rooms, bike wash facilities, and supervised bike parking.