Strade Bianche “Peel en Hei”

Join Strade Bianche “Peel en Hei” 2026, an atmospheric gravel ride through the beautiful nature of the Brabant Kempen and the Peel. During this sporty tour, participants ride over challenging gravel roads, past forests, heathlands, canals, and vast nature reserves.

The ride is suitable for gravel bikes, mountain bikes, cyclocross bikes, and road bikes and offers a unique combination of sportiness, adventure, and camaraderie. Thanks to the various distances, the event is accessible to both recreational and experienced cyclists.

Practical information

• Date: September 20, 2026
• Time: start between 08:00 and 10:15
• Location: Heart of Heuze
• Costs: €12.50 or €15.00 per participant, depending on the chosen distance. Registration on the day itself costs an additional €2.50.
• Participants: maximum 500 participants

What can you expect?

Participants can choose from three fully signposted routes of 60, 90, or 125 kilometers. More than half of the routes consist of rideable gravel roads that are also suitable for road bikes with tires approximately 30 mm wide or more. Aid stations with food and drink are available along the way.

At the start, a barista will be on hand, and participants will receive free coffee or tea. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to socialize and chat over a hamburger included in the registration fee. Additionally, specialty beers, soft drinks, and hot beverages will be available.

Program

• 08:00 – 08:45: start 125 km
• 08:45 – 09:30: start 90 km
• 09:30 – 10:15: start 60 km

The start and finish location is open from 07:30 to 17:00.

For whom?

For gravel bikers, mountain bikers, and recreational cyclists who want to enjoy challenging routes and a friendly cycling atmosphere.

To register

Sign up here.