Holland
One Day Classics
Amstel Gold Race Sportive with Sportive Breaks
Our weekend package allows you to cycle the Tour version of the Amstel Gold Race on Saturday and you can enjoy watching the Pro Men and Women on Sunday. You get guaranteed participation in the Sportive and do not have to enter the draw. Sportive distances are: 60km, 100km, 125km, 150km plus the 240km full distance. Bike rental and airport transfers from Brussels are also available.
Weekend Highlights
Weekend Highlights
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Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking
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Guaranteed Sportive Entry: No need to enter the lottery for this sell-out event. Choice of distances available.
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Team support: Mechanic service available plus guided rides during the weekend.
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Bike hotel: We are staying in a well-located bike hotel near all the Sportive and pro race action.
What's Included
Accommodation
2 or 3 nights hotel
Included Meals
Breakfasts included
Guided Warm Up Ride
50km guided ride Friday afternoon
Additional Extras
Sportive Entry
All distances available
Bike Rental
Choice of 3 levels of bikes from £140
Amstel Gold Race Sportive
The Amstel Gold Race Sportive takes place on Saturday 15th April, 2023. Our weekend package allows you to cycle the Tour version of the Amstel Gold Race on Saturday and you can enjoy watching the Pro Men and Women on Sunday. You get guaranteed participation in the Sportive and do not have to enter the draw. The Amstel Gold Race has been taking place in the southernmost province of the Netherlands Limburg every year since 1966. Every year ‘De Markt’ in Maastricht is the start venue of the Amstel Gold Race with the finish in nearby Berg en Terblijt (Valkenburg).
The Amstel Gold Race is the only Dutch classic in the Netherlands. The day before the professionals thousands of Sportive riders tackle memorable hills such as the Keutenberg; the Camerig, the Bemelerberg and the Cauberg as the finale.
Itinerary
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14 April : Arrival Day
Arrive at our hotel in time for lunch.
Enjoy a 50km coffee spin where we will see parts of the route
We will collect our entries at the Amstel Gold Race Experience before heading back to the hotel.
In the evening we hand out day bags for tomorrow and do a Sportive briefing
15 April : Amstel Gold Race Sportive
Transport to the VIP pavilion in Valkenburg
Breakfast at the VIP-pavilion
Reserved parking near the VIP-pavilion
Guarded bicycle parking
Special shower- and changing facilities
Photo with the ‘flower girls’
Buffet after your ride of the Tour version Amstel Gold Race (Sportive)
16 April : 2023 Amstel Gold Race
A variety of options are available, depending on how you would like to spend your day.
The starting line is in Maastricht and guarantees a lively atmosphere.
Our race day package includes watching the start of the race before cycling a route that offers fantastic views from three vantage points. We end the cycle at the finish line in Valkenburg and celebrate with a picnic lunch and Amstel beer.
Sportive Options
There are 5 Sportive distances to choose from: 60km, 100km, 125km, 150km and 240km. All distances start and finish in Valkenburg from the Amstel Gold Race Experience centre.
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
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| Short Route | 60km | 594m |
1/5
A flat or short easy sportive.
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| Short Route | 100km | 980m |
2/5
Flat to rolling day with max one tough section.
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| Medium Route | 125km | 1023m |
2/5
Flat to rolling day with max one tough section.
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| Medium Route | 150km | 2227m |
3/5
Rolling terrain with the occasional tougher section.
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| Long Route | 240km | 2981m |
4/5
Plenty of tough sectors but suitable for most regular riders.
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Airport Transfers
Most people drive to Holland - Maastricht is a short 3hr drive from Calais. Private transfers available from Brussels (BRU). Contact us for details
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