Flatlands 300 – Gravel Ultra

Flatlands 300 – Discover the Green Splendor of the Netherlands on a Gravel Ultra

Epic Ultra gravel by Dutch Natural Beauty

Flatlands 300, the 300 km long gravel ultra from the Netherlands, promises an unforgettable ride through the breathtaking Dutch nature. This A-to-B, single-stage ultra takes gravelers through deep forests, wild moorlands, and is known as #FlatAsAPancake.

What can you expect during the Flatlands 300.

• Single stage A-to-B ultra, from Drenthe to Utrechtse Heuvelrug.
• Through remote nature, past the best forests and heathlands.
• Dotwatched: Cyclists are followed and 'dotwatched'.
• Solo or Duo: Participate individually or as a pair.
• Gravel: Best results with 37-45mm tires.
• Supported: Supply stations and self-support allowed.
• Pre-ride Camp: Participation in our outdoor program on Saturday.
• Finishers Fest: Festive closing event with friends, drinks and good food.

Event Details

• Distance: 300 kilometers 
• Surface: Mixed gravel and asphalt 
• Altitude meters: 1,200 meters

Start and Finish Information

Start: Mariahoeve estate in Papenvoort (Drenthe) |

Finish: Doornse Gat

Registration: Wifi Woods (limited parking)

Start briefing: Saturday evening around the campfire

Finish: Catering included, parking available.

Program – Saturday 22 JUNE 2024

– 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Registration and package collection at Landgoed Mariahoeve. Set up a tent at the campsite.
– 7:00 PM: Dinner: Pasta buffet.
– 8:00 PM: Briefing Flatlands 300 around the campfire.

Program – Sunday 23 JUNE 2024

– 4:30: Breakfast.
– 4:30 – 5:45: Bag drop for transfer to the finish location.
– 6:00 – 06:30: Official start of Flatlands 300.
– 12:00: Cut-off Checkpoint #1.
– 6:00 PM: Cut-off Checkpoint #2.
– 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Finishers Fest.
– 8:30 PM: Cut-off Night Control Post. Arrivals after 8:30 PM require use of the cycle path.

Time Limits and Registrations

– Strict cut-offs at Aid Stations 1 and 2 for safety.
– Cut-off Checkpoint #1: 12:00, Cut-off Checkpoint #2: 18:00, Cut-off Night Control Post: 20:30.
– Registrations open from January 8, 2024. Cost: €139 per rider.
– Includes: Camping on Saturday, pre-ride dinner, breakfast, luggage transport, support stations, komoot route and voucher, GPS tracker.

Support and Logistics

– Various transport options to the start/finish.
– Camp luggage transport: Drop at start for transport to finish.
– Parking available.
– Overnight stay: Camping on Saturday, bring your own tent.

Mandatory Equipment and Advice

– Bicycle bell, front and rear bicycle lights, waterproof jacket, spare parts, pump, bicycle helmet
– Advice: GPS/navigation system with extra batteries.

This gravel ultra promises an epic adventure through the nature of the Netherlands, with challenging routes and a festive ending. Register and discover the #FlatAsAPancake route of Flatlands 300!