Dak Van Brabant gravelride

The Dak Van Brabant gravelride is a gravel cycling tour held in October, based in Nuenen, North Brabant. Route information also permits starting and finishing in Helmond. Listings detail a 70 km ride, and route notes mention a 100 km option around Helmond and over the Dak van Brabant. Toerclub Nuenen organizes the event, which is part of the toertocht tradition: participants register for a marked gravel day out, not a competitive road race. The Nuenen start directs riders uphill almost immediately onto the Dak van Brabant, a gravel stretch offering views toward Eindhoven’s skyline. The course traces the outskirts of Helmond, incorporating more gravel than its urban setting implies. The 70 km route is noted as approximately 80% off-road, featuring rolling terrain, natural areas, and around 300 meters of elevation gain. Practical arrangements are straightforward and club-oriented, with modest pre-registration costs and the event headquarters located at Wettenseind 20 in Nuenen.