IJsselmeer Challenge
IJsselmeer Challenge is a gran fondo-style mass-participation ride in Lelystad, Netherlands, scheduled for June 26, 2027, covering roughly 186 miles.
About riding in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is famously flat, with dedicated cycle paths everywhere, so wind is the biggest factor rather than terrain. The small Limburg hills in the south hold the region's few real climbs. Spring through early autumn is the usual season.
Estimated finish times
The route is about 186 miles. Here is the moving time at a steady average speed. It is a flat-ground baseline: climbing, wind, stops at aid stations and group riding all move the real number, so treat it as a starting range.
| Average speed | Moving time |
|---|---|
| 10 mph | 18h 38m |
| 12 mph | 15h 32m |
| 14 mph | 13h 19m |
| 16 mph | 11h 39m |
| 18 mph | 10h 21m |
Most recreational riders average 12–16 mph on rolling terrain in a group, and less on hilly routes.
Plan your ride
Paste the event's RideWithGPS route into the planner (many organizers publish one) to see your projected finish time, the headwind or tailwind you'll face, the temperature range, and how much to eat and drink. The ride date is pre-filled.
Open the Ride Planner · Gran fondo vs. sportive vs. century
Other events nearby
- Ronde van de Westfriese Omringdijk — July 11, 2027, Enkhuizen, Netherlands (14 mi away)
- Ronde van NoordHolland — April 17, 2027, Purmerend, Netherlands (20 mi away)
- Tour d’Utrecht — July 4, 2027, Utrecht, Netherlands (33 mi away)
- Race Around The Netherlands — June 12, 2027, Amerongen, Netherlands (35 mi away)
Listing sourced from granfondoguide; last verified 2026-10-12. Dates and details can change, so confirm with the organizer before you register or travel.