MAAP Equinox Experience Ride: Brussels, Belgium

The arrival of Equinox on March 19th and 20th brings an opportunity to reflect on our relationship with the light around us as we move into the season ahead.

In collaboration with MAAP Ambassador Ayse van Laethem, we want to inspire and motivate cyclists around the world to chase the light for 12 hours during the week of the Equinox.

The days are extending for some and shortening for others, but on this day riders in the Southern and Northern Hemisphere experience roughly twelve hours of light and twelve of darkness. The global cycling community is in balance. Here, we explore an appreciation for these events and a commitment to the spirit of adventure in the changing seasons.

This ride will be hard and unsupported. Please be aware of your personal fitness and ability. For many who do the whole route, it will be the longest ride in their cycling journey. Whether you plan to do the entire route or a section of your choice, you'll be a part of a global community of riders finding a moment of harmony and alignment on the bike. However it’s accomplished, may the effort be grounded in the pleasure of possibilities when pushing into new comfort zones with friends.

*** IMPORTANT DETAILS PLEASE READ ***

1. You are responsible for your own nutrition and hydration across the ride.

2. Bring lights suitable for riding in the dark.

3. You are also responsible for your own mechanical support – bring tubes and/or CO2 cartridges.

4. We strongly encourage you to consider your fitness level. If you’re on the fence, we recommend you ask a more experienced friend if this ride is a good step-up ride for your continued development.

5. If you’re unsure about your fitness level, out of an abundance of caution, we recommend you hold on to this ride and be on the lookout for future MAAP-supported rides.

6. There will be treats provided by MAAP at the start!

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Ride Waiver, Risk Warning, Waiver, Release & Indemnity - To be eligible to attend MAAP Rides, you must complete the Ride Waiver in the link below:

https://maap.cc/pages/waiver-form

***YOU MUST COMPLETE THE RIDE WAIVER FORM***

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Ride Details:

Date - March 23, 2024

Start time - 9:30AM meet-up, 10AM departure

Start location - Bikelife, Bergensesteenweg 41, 1651 LOT, Belgium.

End location - Bikelife, Bergensesteenweg 41, 1651 LOT, Belgium.

Route details/description - TO BE CONFIRMED. 150 - 180km.

Drink/Food details - Refreshments at the end of the ride.

General description - 10AM departure from BIKELIFE.

A truly epic road ride that will take in all that makes riding in Belgium wonderful. Stay tuned here for route details. Expect a ride in the region of 150 - 180km.

This ride will be unsupported so be sure to bring plenty of spares for any mechanical issues as well as plenty of mid-ride snacks.

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