Plan your trip
On Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12, 2025, South Limburg will host the 2025 Bolero UCI Gravel World Championships, the official Gravel Bike World Championships. The challenging hilly landscape of South Limburg, the Netherlands, provides the spectacular backdrop for the event. From Beek, the riders set off on a course filled with fast corners, tough climbs, and breathtaking views. The finale takes place in the heart of Maastricht, where the champions will be cheered across the finish line at De Groene Loper.
Would you like to experience this young cycling discipline live? Then make sure to prepare well and choose the right mode of transportation. We strongly encourage walking or cycling first, followed by public transport, and finally cars.
Bicycle
Want to park as close as possible to the start and finish? Then the bike is by far the best option. Plan your bike ride with the excellent route planner provided by the Province of Limburg. You can park your bike in several temporary bicycle parking facilities near both the start and finish areas.
Beek | Start
There are two large bike parking areas near the start:
Grass field at Oude Pastorieweg next to De Haamen. [Google Maps]
Grass field at Carmelstraat. [Google Maps]
Maastricht | Finish Area:
A large bike parking area is available near the finish on the grass field next to Oranjeplein. [Google Maps]
Public transport
Train
The train stations in Beek and Maastricht are close to the start and finish locations of the World Championships. From Beek-Elsloo Station, it is about a 30-minute walk to the start in Beek. You can also
Discount with Arriva
Valid for all trains and buses in South Limburg and can be used all day to watch the WC Gravel. A special e-ticket has been created for this, which you can book via the Arriva website (click) and it can be booked for both Saturday and Sunday. With one ticket, an adult can take up to 2 children aged 11 or younger for free. So 2 adults may take up to 4 children aged 11 or younger for free.
Bus
Bus services in South Limburg will run according to the normal schedule during the World Championships. You can use bus line 30 between Beek and Maastricht. This bus runs every 30 minutes. The stop
Private coach
Have you organized a private coach? Then send an email to
Car
Important for participants
Registration for the participants’ parking is mandatory! Without a valid parking voucher, you will not be granted access. The registration link will be added later. Participants will receive a separate email with more information.
Important for Visitors
Expect heavy traffic and leave on time. There are NO parking spaces available directly around the start and finish locations in Beek and Maastricht!
Beek | Start
For both participants and visitors, parking P2 at Maastricht Aachen Airport (17 minutes by bike) is available. The location details are: Vliegveldweg 250, 6199 AD Maastricht Airport.
Visitors can reserve a parking spot for a reduced rate of €10 per day via this link [RESERVE PARKING]. It can only be booked on the event days (October 10, 11, 12). For each additional day booked, an extra €10 will be charged. Through the link, you can reserve, pay, and use the registered license plate to drive in and out as often as needed during the day.
If you pay on-site, parking costs €15 per day.
Shuttlebus
From P2 in Maastricht, a shuttle bus will be available for support crews and visitors, taking them directly to the start. The shuttle ride takes about 10 minutes. Departure times and exact pick-up and drop-off locations will be announced later. Please note that bicycles can NOT be taken on the shuttle buses.
The shuttle bus runs between the following hours and brings you to Carmelstraat near the start in Beek (Google Maps)
Saturday 11/10: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m
Sunday 12/10: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m
Maastricht
Participants and visitors who wish to park near the finish in Maastricht can use the parking facilities at MECC Maastricht (6 minutes by bike or 15 minutes on foot). The location details of MECC Maastricht are: Forum 100, 6229 GV Maastricht. Parking costs €4 per hour, with a maximum of €19 per day.
Online P-ticket
With the discount code BEZOEKER2025 (visitor) OR DEELNEMER2025 (participant) you can purchase a day pass in advance for €12 via parkeren.mecc.nl. This allows you to exit the parking lot once.
P1 is reserved for visitors and age group riders.
P2 is reserved for age group riders.
P4 is reserved for elite riders. Advance booking is required for P4 via the link above.
For more information about parking in Maastricht, visit the website of Visit Maastricht.
Fan zone Wijnandsrade
Parking 1
Plot at Kuilweg/Bisseweg in Hellebroek
From here it is about a 10-minute walk to the fan square
Parking 2
Plot at Swierderkerkweg in Wijnandsrade/Swier
From here it is about a 10-minute walk to the fan square
Parking 3
Plot at Swierderkerkweg in Wijnandsrade/Swier
From here it is about a 5-minute walk to the fan square
Parking Ground or Gravel Ride | Tour Ride
Parking is prohibited on both sides of the Oirsbekerweg. A towing policy is in effect here. Please park in one of the designated parking areas.
You have the option to park for free at:
- VV Alfa Sport (Oirsbekerweg 90, 6438 HC Oirsbeek) circa 150 plekken.
- The parking lot of the Rimich garage (Provincialeweg Noord 9, 6438 AA Oirsbeek). There are approximately 350 parking spaces here. From here it is an 8-minute bike ride to the starting location. The parking lot of the Aldi is not intended for participants of the Ground or Gravel Ride.
- Nature Transferium on Hommerterweg Amstenrade. From here it is about a 10-minute bike ride to the starting location.