The Rotterdam Cycling Festival is just around the corner! On the weekend of 16 and 17 July, the city will promote cycling and more healthy exercise. With a fun programme they invite everyone to put those legs to work!
For two days, Ahoy will be transformed into a cycling paradise. Anyone with a love for cycling will have a great time here. With various tours and entertainment, it will be a big cycling fest. Curious about the programme? Read more below.
Touring Together against Cancer: that's what this tour stands for. These charity rides consist of two Family Rides of 25 and 45 kilometers. In addition, you have three Tour Rides of 80, 105 and 120 kilometers. Aren't you cycling? Then watching and encouraging is of course also fun!
Wendy and Leontien will take you on this tour along different routes. With 25, 45 and 80 kilometers there is a tour for everyone! The purpose of the Ladies Ride? Get more women moving! In addition, an amount per participant goes to the Erasmus MC Foundation.
A very nice ride for women's cycling. On Sunday 17 July you can watch an amazing cycling tour on the course of RWC Ahoy, next to Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
There is also something fun for the kids: the Dikke Banden Races. Organized by Team Jumbo Visma, children aged 2 to 12 can participate for free. A fun way to get acquainted with cycling!
The one you can't miss this weekend is the Tour of Katendrecht! Including a spectacular race with former professional cyclists on Saturday. In addition, a number of cool performances are on the programme during the tour, such as by Douwe Bob and Nielson. And the nice thing is: all concerts are free to attend!