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ODS MTB Tour 2022

27 March 2022

Looking back at the 1st ODS MTB Tour on March 27, 2022
Start/Finish: Oirsbeek

We had a nice MTB trip thanks to the efforts of our volunteers, the route builders and of course the enthusiasm of the participants. The latter were not afraid of a little cold and the fog. Along the way and at the finish there was literally a warm welcome. Check out the photos here.

We hope to see you at the ODS Classic! Registration is open now.

General

The 1st ODS MTB Tour on 27 March 2022. Start/finish: Oirsbeek

In summertime, all cycling fanatics can enjoy the ODS Classic. And now we have another great cycling event in the spring, the ODS MTB Tour! The rolling countryside with forests, fields and meadows in the south of Limburg is a real challenge for keen mountain bikers. The MTB route will take gravel paths and wood trails that are typical for the Mergelland region. In good or bad weather conditions, the ODS MTB Tour will always be a challenge for every mountain biker. So, be sure to register and enjoy the great panoramas that Limburg has to offer.

  • The first ODS MTB Tour has room for a maximum of 250 participants, so make sure you register quickly!
  • The MTB tour is open to employees, family members and retirees of companies that are a member of ODS.
  • Your registration is binding. So in case of a no-show, the costs will still be charged to your employer.
  • We respect the corona rules that apply on that day. So you probably need a valid QR code, ID and a mouth cap on arrival.
  • There are two distances to choose from: 40 km and 48 km.
  • You follow the route on your own navigation system. You can download the GPS file on this page in advance.
  • Both routes are scenic and suitable to mountain bikers of all levels.

 

Fully catered by ODS

ODS has a reputation to uphold when it comes to looking after the participants of its events. Lots of services are included in the registration fee for the ODS MTB tour. At the start & finish location you find free parking and food & beverage services. Along the route we offer medical support and extensive catering at the rest areas. Our photographers will capture the event along the route and at the start and finish location.

 

Are you one of the 250 lucky ones? Register before March 21.

Programme Sunday 27 March

8:45 hrs – 9:00 hrs: Collect your entrance ticket at the ODS information desk
9:00 hrs – 10.30 hrs: Start ODS MTB Tour (Note: Start of the summer time in the night of March 26 to Sunday March 27. + 1 hour!)
+/- 11:30 hrs: Finish of first cyclists
+/- 14:30 hrs: Last cyclists expected to finish

All the usual services ODS is known for!

Start & Finish location

The start and finish location is at Partycentrum De Oirsprong, In de Pollack 4, 6438 GG Oirsbeek. The location is equipped with all the conveniences. You will be offered:

  • 2 vouchers for soft drink, coffee/tea, beer or wine
  • 1 voucher for soup (vegetable soup or cream of chicken soup)
  • 1 voucher for hamburger or frikandel (sausage)
  • 1 voucher for fruit pie
  • Free parking
  • Guarded bicycle parking (use remains at your own risk)
  • Cloakroom for bags (at ODS information desk)
  • Mechanics
  • First Aid and other medical care
  • Changing rooms (no showers)
En route
  • Water and snacks at the rest area
  • Toilet facilities at the rest area
  • Mechanics at the start and finish location. In case of an emergency you will be picked up.
  • Medical support en route by doctors and nurses

Route

Two routes: 40 and 48 km.
Download the routes in GPS format here.

40 km with waypoints
40 km without waypoints
48 km with waypoints
48 km without waypoints

Location and itinerary

Parking, bicycle parking and luggage
Partycentrum De Oirsprong
In de Pollack 4
6438 GG Oirsbeek

The 11 golden rules
  1. Participation is only open to registered participants over 16 years. You can only take part if you have a participant’s number attached to your steering wheel. The number on your steering wheel must be clearly visible.
  2. The cycling tour is not a race but a scenic ride for mountain bike lovers.
  3. Participants are regular road users and therefore obliged to follow the legal traffic rules. This also applies to cycling in groups. You are allowed to cycle next to one other cyclist, but only if this is not hindering other road users.
  4. Participants respect other road users and the local communities.
  5. Participants respect the countryside and the environment and deposit garbage (including banana peel) in the applicable containers at rest areas, start and finish.
  6. Participants are fully aware of all the risks involved in their participation. They look after their own safety and the safety of other road users.
  7. Participants cycle at their own risk. Wearing a helmet is mandatory. The route will be provided to the participants by the organization as a GPS file.
  8. The use of following cars during the tour is forbidden.
  9. Participants are obliged to follow instructions of the organization without delay.
  10. In case of misconduct or not observing these rules participants can be excluded from the tour they are participating in, as well as any future tours.
  11. As agreed with the judicial authorities in Maastricht, the police will take repressive action should excesses occur during the tour. Upon request the organization will hand over the personal data of the misbehaving participants to the police.

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