Free 26km cycling event in Leeuwarden to launch Doortrappenseizoen 2026
Join a free, fun-filled 26km bike ride in Leeuwarden on April 1st to celebrate the start of Doortrappenseizoen 2026. Enjoy a relaxed route, coffee breaks, and cycling tips—perfect for rediscovering the joy of biking with others.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Doortrappenseizoen 2026 Kickoff |
| Date | Wednesday, 1 April 2026 |
| Location | Leeuwarden, Fryslân |
| Route Length | 26 kilometres |
| Start Time | 10:15 AM |
| Registration | Free via doortrappen.frl |
| Helmet Check | Optional at ANWB shop |
| Midway Stop | Dorpshuis d’Ald Skoalle, Bears |
| Activities | Coffee, cake, cycling tips, and sightseeing |
| Contact for Issues | Leeuwarden municipality: 14 058 |
Doortrappen Fryslân is an initiative aimed at promoting cycling as a healthy and enjoyable activity for residents and visitors. The provincial and municipal governments support such events to encourage active lifestyles and community engagement.
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Hop on your bike and join in: Doortrappenseizoen 2026 kicks off with a celebration!
The spring is in the air, the days are getting longer: the perfect time to hop back on your bike. On Wednesday, 1 April, we will kick off the Doortrappenseizoen in Leeuwarden with a fun and completely free 26-kilometre bike ride. Join us, enjoy the route, meet other participants and experience a day full of sport and relaxation!
Will you join us on Wednesday, 1 April?
Doortrappen Fryslân invites everyone who would like to (re)discover the joy of cycling with confidence and pleasure. The route is relaxed, clearly marked and designed to be cycled at your own pace.
What does the day look like?
The morning starts at the ANWB shop in Leeuwarden, where participants are welcome for registration and an optional helmet check.
- 09.45 – Registration at the ANWB shop and (optional) helmet fitting
- 10.00 – Group warm-up and a festive start with a DJ
- 10.10 – Official opening
- 10.15 – Start of the bike ride
Halfway through, there will be a cosy stop at Dorpshuis d’Ald Skoalle in Bears:
- 11.00 – 12.30 – Coffee and cake
- Opportunity to visit Poarte and Uniastate Bears
- Practical tips on safe and comfortable cycling
After the break, participants cycle back to Leeuwarden at a relaxed pace:
- 12.00 – 13.00 – Return to the ANWB shop
- Return or (if enthusiastic) purchase of a bike helmet
Will you be there?
Registration is free and easy via the website of doortrappen.frl. If online registration doesn’t work, call the Leeuwarden municipality at 14 058.