Finding paths to Pathfinder

From Friday afternoon we will go on a bit of an exploratory ride. This ride will be one step up from our bikepacking overnighters. Over the course of two days you will join bikepacker Bas Rotgans on a quest to find some hidden paths on our way from RCC Amsterdam to the start of the infamous Pathfinder Giro event in Eindhoven. We will camp outside on Friday and Saturday evening, eat at locales (or supermarkets) that we find along the way, and well and truely live the adventure life. Upon arrival at café De Velosoof on Sunday morning, you will have the opportunity to leave your bikepacking bags, and join in the fun of Pathfinder Giro from master routebuilder Yorit Kluitman. Note: the Pathfinder Giro event is sold out completely, but for participants of this ride there are still a few slots open. Everyone travels home on their own arrangements on Sunday.

Participation in Pathfinder Giro is optional. You are free to join in our ride for as long as you are comfortable with. You can also skip Pathfinder Giro and travel back home on Sunday morning.

This ride is for:
- those that have already registered for Pathfinder Giro, but want to travel there in style
- those that are desperately looking for a way to get into Pathfinder Giro. But you’re going to have to work for it.
- those that are simply looking for a cool adventure, whether or not they wish to join Pathfinder Giro.

This ride will be mostly suited to a cyclocross or gravel bike with tires to match. You’ll probably survive on 28s, but then you might want to bring a few extra tubes.

Bikepacking equipment
Bas offers bikepacking bags + sleeping equipment for rent. These consist of a front and rear bag that will be mounted to your bike. The front bag is packed with a sleeping bag and liner, a water-repellent bivi bag, and a blow-up sleeping pad. The rear bag is used to pack your personal belongings. Obviously you are also welcome to bring your own equipment.

Costs
Finding paths to Pathfinder - 50 euros
Optional rent of bikepacking equipment - 50 euros

Included in the price
Overnights at two locations, some campfire snacks and drinks, breakfast at De Velosoof on Sunday morning before Pathfinder Giro, participation in Pathfinder Giro.

Not included
Travel to starting point, and from finishing point, meals on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, additional drinks.

Tikkie link
Please find payment link in the confirmation e-mail, when signed up. If we don’t receive your payment within 48 hours after registration, will are forced to cancel your registration to free up space for another enthusiast.

Timings
Friday 12 October 12:00pm Meet-up, 1:00pm Roll out from Rapha Clubhouse Amsterdam

Tickets

Additional Information

Please note the following before entering the ride:

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