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Experience Amstel Gold Race with Tour de Tietema!

On Saturday April 19 and Sunday April 20, Herberg de Geulhemermolen will once again transform into the vibrant TDT Café! It’s a unique cycling experience where racing, music, good vibes, and the full Tour de Tietema crew come together.

Experience Amstel Gold Race with Tour de Tietema!

On Saturday, you can drop by for top-tier race support – including the Philips OneBlade Leg Barber. Get yourself styled like a pro and show off your power on the Tacx smart trainer to claim the fastest time of the day.

On Sunday, we’ll gather to watch our Amstel Gold Race live on a big screen powered by Boels, with live commentary, music, and special guests.


💜 TDT CAFE

📅 Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 April 2025
📍 Herberg de Geulhemermolen, Berg en Terblijt
🎟️ Free entry!


🔥 WHAT TO EXPECT?

Saturday, April 19

☕ The Geulhemermolen opens at 10:00 and stays open until 22:00

🚴 Riders in the Amstel Gold Race Gran Fondo start as early as 6:30, with the last rolling out at 11:00

🪒 From 10:00 to 14:00, visit the Philips OneBlade Leg Barber at the TDT Café grounds

😤 Before or after your shave, unleash your inner pro on the Tacx smart trainer


Sunday, April 20 – Race Day

🤩 The Geulhemermolen opens at 10:00, event ends around 20:00

🎤 Stage program includes:
• Hosted by Bas van Mulken (known from L1 & Eurosport)
Race previews and debriefs with Bas, Devin & Josse
• Insights from Julia Soek (Team Manager of the Rockets)
Special guests: 1–2 riders from the Rockets 🚀

🎧 DJ Michiel Fierens keeps the energy high

📺 Live race coverage on a big screen powered by Boels:
• Women’s race passes by at 12:15 & 12:45
• Men’s race (featuring the 🚀 Rockets!) passes at 15:00 & 16:30

🍻 Food & drinks available on site – everything you need for a perfect race day


📍 LOCATION

Herberg de Geulhemermolen, Geulhemmerweg 49, 6325 PK Berg en Terblijt

🚲 COME BY BIKE!

On Saturday, thousands of cyclists will ride the Toertocht route. On Sunday, roads close at 11:00 – access is restricted and only possible with a permit (not publicly available).

BEST OPTION: ARRIVE BY BIKE OR PUBLIC TRANSPORT!

🚆 Take the train to Houthem – St. Gerlach station
🚶 From there, it's a 10–15 minute walk to the venue
🚗 (If you still come by car: park at P+R Maastricht Noord)


🧠 Good to Know

✅ Free entrance
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
🌧️ Outdoor event – in case of bad weather, check updates via Bas, Devin, Josse, or the Rockets' socials
🅿️ No on-site parking – come by bike or train
💜 Dress code: Rockets-style purple! Don’t have any purple? Check out the team webshop
🛑 Capacity is limited – come early to secure your spot at the TDT Café. You can also catch the race along the roadside as the riders pass by the hill
🫶 Cheer for all the riders – but maybe give the Rockets a little extra love 😉 – and help make it a great day for fans and racers alike


📲 Follow Tour de Tietema & the Rockets

Stay updated on the event and the race through the socials of Bas, Devin, Josse, and the team:

👉 @bastietema
👉 @devinvdwiel
👉 @jossewester
👉 @rocketscycling