Vlearmoestocht GRAVEL

The Vlearmoestocht GRAVEL begins at IJsbaan de Kooweide on Waterleidingdijk in Neede, Gelderland, on a Sunday in October. Wielertoerclub Neede organizes this gravel and mountain bike touring event, with participants starting between 08:30 and 10:00. Gravel cyclists can select 55 km or 85 km routes. Mountain bikers have 20 km, 40 km, and 55 km choices, accommodating younger riders, older riders, and those seeking varied distances. The gravel routes traverse the undulating countryside near Neede, featuring fields and small hills, with approximately 80 percent off-road terrain. The mountain bike course includes private land sections and passages through businesses that provide technical riding segments for the event. The MTB route is fully marked and not provided as a GPX file, requiring riders to follow directional arrows. The organizers dedicate significant effort to route design, resulting in a local club ride offering more diversity than standard public track loops.