Route

Eindhoven gravel 90

Type

gravel

Distance

90km

Elevation

50m

Info route

Starting at Café Cyclist in the heart of Eindhoven, this 90 kilometer gravel ride takes you through a beautiful mosaic of forests, heathlands, dirt roads and hidden country lanes. This is a route that not only puts your fitness to the test, but also stimulates your senses with the peace and beauty of Brabant's nature.

Starting in Eindhoven, we head northwest to the forests of Wintelre and Knegsel. The route then heads south to the first real heathland area of the day (Malpie). Then we cross the border to ride briefly through the Belgian forests of Achel.

We are now at the southern tip of the heart and turn the horse northeast back towards the Netherlands.

Just before crossing the border, we wave briefly to the fathers of the Acheltse Kluis.

Then we make a joyful entry into one of Holland's most beautiful gravel areas. The Leenderheide and the Stabrechtse Heide will undoubtedly make your gravel heart beat faster.

A gravel final in Eindhoven would not be a gravel final if we did not include one of the Netherlands' most challenging off-road climbs. To the roof of Brabant! Just grit your teeth and then you can enjoy the panoramic view of the Eindhoven skyline and the knowledge that it's easy to bubble down from there.

Corresponding ride

Groot hart in de heide

Eindhoven gravel 90 Route

Type: gravel
Distance: 90km
Altimeters: 50m
Date: 09.03.2025
Start: 08:00 am

Start at Café Cyklist with a warm welcome and free coffee or tea. A heart of 90 km through one of the Netherland's most beautiful gravel walhallas. Crossing the Belgian border for a little loop near Hammond-Achel. Ending with a Syrian meal and enjoying the exhibition at Huis Henk Visch.

‘If I Must Die, You Must Live’ Huis Henk Visch

After-ride event with food & drinks at the finissage of the exhibition If I Must Die, You Must Live.

Palestinians are known for their hospitality and sense of community. This is reflected in our event, where artist Henk Visch and Irene Veenstra warmly welcome us. Their hospitality symbolizes Palestinian values of warmth and connection, emphasizing the importance of solidarity.

After the ride, we are warmly welcomed at Huis Henk Visch, where you can visit the exhibition If I Must Die, You Must Live, featuring poetry, posters, and artworks by Mosab Abu Toha, Refaat Alareer, Sliman Mansour, Yoshitomo Nara, and Henk Visch.

The exhibition offers a glimpse into the lives of Palestinians, whose existence is being destroyed as they suffer under Israel’s brutal, genocidal apartheid policies.

The title of the exhibition comes from the first two lines of the last poem published on Instagram by poet Refaat Alareer.