FamTrips
The following FamTrips are offered and organized by the hosting region and their partners. The FamTrips can be booked by all tour operators who attend to the CycleSummit 2026 in Groningen.
All FamTrips
Groningen - Cycling, Culinary Heritage & Wadden Sea Experience (Post-Tour)
Discover Groningen from the saddle: wide horizons, historic wierde villages, quiet country roads and the unique landscape of the Wadden Sea define this three-day cycling experience. This FAM trip combines relaxed riding with regional gastronomy, cultural heritage and authentic encounters across one of the Netherlands’ most distinctive provinces.
From the lively city centre to remote coastal dikes, participants experience how compact distances, strong regional identity and culinary quality can be woven into a well-structured cycling programme.
Program Overview
Day 1 – Arrival & Warm-Up Ride (Groningen)
• Relaxed afternoon cycling tour starting and ending in Groningen
• Stop at Bistro Landing with regional drinks and the local “eierbal”
• Dinner at De Biotoop, prepared by a private chef
• Overnight stay at The Market Hotel Groningen
Day 2 – Culinary Countryside Ride to Pieterburen
• Cycling through historic villages such as Garnwerd, Feerwerd and Ezinge
• Coffee & regional products en route
• Lunch by the water at Paviljoen Overdaips
• Wine tasting and regional specialties at Wijngaard Hof van ’t Hogeland
• Final destination: Het Waddenhoes in Pieterburen
Day 3 – Wadden Sea & Return to Groningen
• Ride to Noordpolderzijl
• Early lunch at ’t Zielhoes
• Guided mudflat hiking (Wadden Sea experience)
• Return to Groningen
Groningen – Cycling the Pieterpad Hybrid & E-Bike (Post-Tour)
A three-day cycling journey from the Wadden Sea through Groningen into Drenthe, following the northern section of the Pieterpad. This format focuses on scenic landscapes, cultural heritage and steady daily stages across open countryside and historic villages.
Program Overview
• Day 1: Arrival in Pieterburen and optional sea dyke ride
• Day 2: Pieterburen – Groningen (approx. 56 km)
• Day 3: Groningen – Assen (approx. 47 km)
Good to know
• Approx. 50–55 km per day
• Flat to gently rolling terrain
• Quiet rural roads and cycle paths
• Suitable for hybrid bikes and e-bikes
Ideal for those who prefer scenic riding, cultural landscapes and steady daily stages.
Operated by Dutch Bike Tours – We design and operate cycling tours in all of The Netherlands and want you welcome you to our beautifull country and experience some cycling, overnights and hospitality.
Groningen – Cycling the Pieterpad Road Bike Edition (Post-Tour)
A sport-oriented three-day route across Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe, designed for riders seeking longer distances and sustained rhythm across open northern landscapes.
Program Overview
• Day 1: Groningen – Dokkum (approx. 54 km)
• Day 2: Dokkum – Zuidlaren (approx. 115 km)
• Day 3: Zuidlaren – Coevorden (approx. 83 km)
Good to know
• 80–115 km per day
• Mostly flat with rolling sections
• Open landscapes and exposed dykes
• Designed for experienced road cyclists
Ideal for experienced riders comfortable with endurance distances and consecutive riding days.
Operated by Dutch Bike Tours – We design and operate cycling tours in all of The Netherlands and want you welcome you to our beautifull country and experience some cycling, overnights and hospitality.
Sail and E-Bike Tour - Frisian coast and cities (Post-Tour)
Friesland/Fryslân is one of the Netherlands’ most distinctive cycling regions, defined by open water landscapes, historic trading towns and an exceptional cycling network. Its dense system of lakes, canals and coastal routes makes it an ideal destination for combined boat and bike travel. This FAM trip offers the opportunity to experience the region from both perspectives – by sail and by saddle.
Operated by Boat Bike Tours, a specialist in premium European bike-and-boat travel, the programme demonstrates how sailing logistics and structured cycling itineraries can be seamlessly combined into a scalable international product.
Program Highlights
• Transfer from Groningen to Stavoren and boarding of the sailing ship Leafde Fan Fryslân
• Introduction ride by e-bike around Stavoren
• Sailing across the IJsselmeer with guided cycling stages (15–40 km options)
• Visits to Harlingen, Franeker and Leeuwarden
• Guided visit to the UNESCO-listed Eise Eisinga Planetarium
• Flexible cycling distances using the Dutch cycling network system
Good to Know
Accommodation takes place aboard the Leafde Fan Fryslân, the largest and most luxurious four-masted inland sailing ship in the Netherlands (max. 38 guests). The concept combines hotel comfort, restaurant service and authentic sailing atmosphere.
E-bikes (Granville, 4 sizes) are provided. Leeuwarden offers direct intercity train connections to Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport.
Friesland – Water Landscapes, Historic Towns & Cycling Culture (Post-Tour)
Friesland is one of the Netherlands’ most iconic cycling regions, defined by open skies, vast water landscapes and a network of world-class cycling infrastructure. This exclusive post-summit FAM trip offers an authentic introduction to the province’s tourism potential, combining cultural discovery, scenic riding and direct exchange with regional stakeholders.
From Leeuwarden’s historic centre to the legendary “11 Cities” route, participants experience how Friesland blends heritage, hospitality and cycling excellence into strong international travel products.
Program Overview
Day 1 – Leeuwarden: Culture & Networking
• Arrival in Friesland’s capital, Leeuwarden
• Guided walk through the historic city centre
• Welcome dinner with regional tourism stakeholders
Day 2 – Cycling the Frisian Landscape
• Scenic ride through canals, lakes and open countryside
• Visits to selected towns along the famous “11 Cities” route
• Time to explore local highlights and enjoy regional hospitality
• Social dinner with tourism partners in a Frisian village
Day 3 – Departure
• Breakfast
• Transfer to Heerenveen train station
Drenthe Gravel Experience - Ride the Oerprovincie of the Netherlands (Post-Tour)
Drenthe is one of the Netherlands’ strongest regions for gravel cycling. Wide landscapes, glacial ridges and an exceptional network of unpaved roads create ideal conditions for scalable gravel products. This two-day discovery tour is designed for tour operators seeking structured, sport-oriented gravel experiences with strong storytelling and reliable infrastructure.
Route Profile & Riding Character
- Total distance: approx. 155 km (2 days)
- Elevation: gentle rolling terrain (−3 m to 32 m above sea level)
- Surface: 60–70% unpaved (compacted gravel, forest tracks, heathland paths), 30–40% quiet asphalt
- Traffic exposure: minimal
- Technical level: moderate
- Physical level: suitable for experienced recreational gravel riders and e-gravel users
Program Overview
- Day 1: Groningen – Annen (Breeland) via the Hondsrug ridge, gravel tracks through forests, heathlands and traditional villages
- Day 2: Annen – Diever via long gravel sections and quiet rural roads towards the Drents-Friese Wold National Park
Good to Know
Drenthe positions itself around space, tranquility and authenticity. The region offers excellent cycling infrastructure, GPX-based navigation, group-friendly accommodations and easy train access via Groningen to Amsterdam and Schiphol.
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