Maats Classics Series 2026: Ardennes

Saturday, May 23th, 10:00 – Liège

Earlier this year, a wonderful group of Maats Members traveled south for the 2nd edition of Maats Monday: Flanders. It was a tough day, but everyone managed to conquer the famous cobbled climbs. 

Now it's time to head out to the other mythical cycling area in Belgium: The Ardennes! The region where great titans like Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel, Primoz Roglic and many more battled for glory to win the oldest monument in cycling history: 'La Doyenne'. 

So here it is: we’re heading to the heart of Liège–Bastogne–Liège for another Belgian Classics ride: Maats Travels: Ardennes!

On Saturday, May 23th, we start in Liège, at the parking lot of hotel Ibis Liège Seraing where we will head out for a monstrous ride. Expect an epic day of cycling over the legendary climbs of La Doyenne. 

Want to be well-rested at the start? You have the option to book a hotel room at Ibis Liège Seraing from Friday (May 22nd) to Saturday (May 23th). Costs for a hotel room range between €130–€170, depending on if you want to include breakfast. 

Sign up via the link and arrange your optional stay at the hotel Liège. 

Details

• 10:00 gathering at Ibis Liège Seraing in Liège
• Option 1: Approx. 120 km through the Ardennes region, featuring famous LBL climbs including La Redoute, Stockeu, and more. Total elevation gain: ~2000m
• Option 2: Approx. 160 km with the same iconic climbs as option 1, but longer and with more climbing: ~2700m
• Route details will be shared later in a private Whatsapp group
  
• Cost: €50 per person (ticket required)
  
• Included in your ticket: coffee and pastry at 'Le Coffee Ride' and lunch halfway

After booking your ticket, we will send a briefing a few days before the event.