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Bikes of Utrecht Ultra XL 2025

23 July, 2025

Quirijn Mooij

Age: 39

Cap number: 56

Location: Amsterdam

Bike: Cannondale topstone

Key items of kit: Restrap framebags

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35mm-39mm

Youri Zwart

Age: 29

Location: Utrecht

Bike: Giant Propel

Key items of kit: Usual suspects, such as nutrition, water, emergency stuff, electronics and spares.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 25-29mm

Electronic shifting: No

Eric Kampherbeek

Age: 45

Cap number: 13

Location: Utrecht

Bike: I'm riding a Wilier Rave SLR with a 2x12 GRX Di2 groupset, equipped with clip-on aero bars from Deda and satellite shifters mounted on them. The bike has a 48/31 crankset and an 11–36 cassette.

Key items of kit: The Tailfin Aeropack holds pretty much everything I need on the road. I also use two top tube bags from Tailfin and two food pouches from Restrap. Additionally, I carry a small backpack with extra water.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Sjoerd van 't Hul

Age: 30

Cap number: 22

Location: Arnhem

Bike: Open UP

Key items of kit: Sleeping mat + sleeping bag Spork + sandwich knife

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: No

Lennart Stania

Age: 31

Cap number: 28

Location: Hannover, GER

Bike: Cannondale System Six

Key items of kit: Tailfin Rear Bag 18l, Tailfin Top Tube Bag 3l, Vision Metron 4D M.A.S. drop bar and aero extensions, Vision Metron SC55 Wheels, EVOC Hydro Bag, Carinthia sleeping bag, No name Bivy & air matress

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 25-29mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Jan Wagtendonk

Age: 34

Cap number: 82

Location: Valkenburg

Bike: J. Guillem Major

Key items of kit: Deda Elementi Parabolica Due Aerobars mounted on a Fred Bar for comfort Wahoo for navigating Lezyne and Xand ligt sets Albion ABR1 pocket Bib Wilk w Owczej short- and longsleeve merino jerseys Albion insulated jacket for during night and Albion Pertex shield rain jacket Restrap handlebar and framebag Fjallraven x Specialized saddle bag Continental 32mm GP 4season tires Rab trailhead bivi

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: No

Mathijs Hoek

Age: 33

Cap number: 69

Location: Maartensdijk

Bike: Specialized Tarmac SL6

Key items of kit: My setup hasn't changed much, as it worked well for me last year. Gear and food are stored in a combination of Apidura bags on the frame, handlebars, and top tube. At the rear, a 10L Topeak saddle bag carries some fresh kit and my sleep system. I’m using a USWE hydration vest to minimize stops. For added comfort, I’ve got Profile Design Sonic Ergo 50a aerobars with 50mm spacers. Navigation is with a Wahoo Roam v3, and my lighting setup is all Lezyne.My setup hasn't changed much, as it worked well for me last year. Gear and food are stored in a combination of Apidura bags on the frame, handlebars, and top tube. At the rear, a 10L Topeak saddle bag carries some fresh kit and my sleep system. I’m using a USWE hydration vest to minimize stops. For added comfort, I’ve got Profile Design Sonic Ergo 50a aerobars with 50mm spacers. Navigation is with a Wahoo Roam v3, and my lighting setup is all Lezyne.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 25-29mm

Electronic shifting: No

Sanjay Laidlaw

Age: 29

Cap number: 52

Location: London

Bike: Kinesis RTD

Key items of kit: A mostly functioning bike with some added bags with an assortment of goodies in. Hoping for some good roads, lots of ice lollies and some proper sleep.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Aluminium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35-39mm

Electronic shifting: No

Hauke Kottek

Age: 28

Cap number: 27

Location: Lübeck

Bike: Canyon Endurace 7 CF

Key items of kit: Bags:

Ortlieb frame pack
Ortlieb Seatpack
Cyclite Top Tube bag
Restrap Aerobar bag
Trailrunning backpack

Sleeping:

sea to summit insulated mat
mountain equipment transalp sleeping bag
ground sheet

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Roel Massink

Age: 41

Location: Amsterdam

Bike: Fairlight Secan 2.5 with allroad carbon wheel set built by VanSpeykWheels with tubeless GP5000 S TR 30 mm front/32 mm rear. GRX drivetrain with 48/11 and 11/40 cassette. Profile design aero bars with risers. Exposure Lights Maxx-D

Key items of kit: Tailfin bags. 3L top tube: 2x 10.000 mAh powerbank, small daily items and massive space for food.

5.2L framebag: rain jacket, leg and arm warmers, insulated jacket, wind gilet, gloves, extra socks and shirt,100W charger and hygiene pack.

3L bag seat post: Sol escape bivy lite, Exped pillow, thermarest uberlite Matt and sea to summit silk stretch liner.

Storage bottle with tools and spares.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: No

Norbert Münch

Age: 53

Cap number: 72

Location: Mönchengladbach, Germany

Bike: Fairlight Strael 3.0, SRAM Rival AXS 2x12 with 43/30 chainrings and a 10-36 cassette, 35 mm Conti GP5000 AS TR tires, dynamo driven SON Edelux II front light, battery powered rear light.

Key items of kit: Tailfin frame and top tube bags, Tailfin AeroPack Cargo. Wahoo Bolt V2 for navigation. Sleeping kit: Borah Gear Cuben Bivy, Exped Ultra 3R sleeping mat.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 35-39mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Pascal Heesakkers

Age: 52

Cap number: 34

Location: Helvoirt, The Netherlands

Bike: Jaegher Hurricane FL.X 1912

Key items of kit: Measure made stainless steel Shimano GRX DI2 Duke racing wheels René Herse Orondo Grade 700c x 31 tires Restrap bikepacking gear Profile Design Supersonic aerobar

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Mateusz Tondel

Age: 39

Cap number: 21

Location: Düsseldorf

Bike: I ride a Canyon Aeroad equipped with DT Swiss wheels, the rear one fitted with a disc cover. The saddle is a Selle SMP and the cockpit features a Gear Groove aero bar with a custom 15 degree angle spacer, which might be one of a kind. I run Continental Grand Prix 5000 AS tubeless tires, 32 mm wide, front and rear.

Key items of kit: I use Cylite bags and never leave without my Gore-Tex rain jacket. My Supernova front light is essential for night rides, along with a Garmin 1040 Solar for navigation. I carry plenty of energy gels to keep me going when things get tough.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Bram Koeweiden

Age: 26

Cap number: 26

Location: Nijmegen

Bike: Ridley Noah

Key items of kit: Restrap saddle bag and toptube bag, bbb snack pack and camelback hydration pack.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 25-29mm

Electronic shifting: No

Alexander Vahl

Age: 37

Cap number: 10

Location: the Netherlands

Bike: Scott Foil RC Ultimate 2024

Key items of kit: Cyclite bags, Supernova B54 Max headlight, Deda Jet One aerobars, 46-33 chainrings, 10-36 cassette, Garmin Edge 1040 headunit, Continental GP 5000 AS TR 32/28mm

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Roel Hamers

Age: 28

Cap number: 36

Location: Vlijmen, The Netherlands

Bike: Origine Axome gtr. Sram rival 2x12 48-35/10-35. dt swiss wheels with dynamo hub. Vitoria corsa pro control 32mm. deda tt bars.

Key items of kit: Wiyard works Frame bag, top tube bag, tt bar bag. Restrap saddle bag.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Martijn Henneau

Age: 32

Cap number: 17

Location: Pellenberg

Bike: Specialized Crux Comp 2024 Shimano GRX820 (1x12 drivetrain with 46T in the front and 10-45T cassette) Fast Forward RYOT 44 wheels Continental GP5000 32mm with TPU inner tubes

Key items of kit: Bags: Tailfin, Agu Lights: Exposure Race MK18, Leyzne 1300XXL (spare), Petzl Swift RL (spare), Lezyne Strip Drive Pro (back), Decathlon (back) Navigation: Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt v2, Wahoo ELEMNT Roam v1 (spare)

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: No

Ian Berkel

Age: 27

Cap number: 59

Location: Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands

Bike: Giant Defy

Key items of kit: Tailfin Aeropack Cargo, Cranktank 4L, Pro framebag and Rhinowalk top tube bag.

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Bas Belder

Age: 25

Cap number: 48

Location: Krimpenerwaard, Netherlands

Bike: Sensa Aquila

Key items of kit: Restrap framebags and race handlebar bag Topeak seat bag 2 BBB food pouches 4 bidons 28 mm Vittoria Corso Control G2 tyres Wahoo Elemnt Roam bike computer

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 25-29mm

Electronic shifting: No

Joël

Age: 28

Cap number: 68

Location: Brig, Switzerland

Bike: Focus Izalco 9.7 2019 Easton EC90 Aero cockpit Sram Red groupset DT Swiss wheelset Speedplay Zero pedals

Key items of kit: Top tube bag with phone and powerbanks

Frame bag with extra clothing, bivvy bag, and first aid kit

Handlebar bag with multitool, spare lights, windbreaker, and snacks

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 25-29mm

Electronic shifting: No

Tobias Liermann

Age: 28

Cap number: 57

Location: Aachen

Bike: Specialized Tarmac SL7 Comp

Key items of kit: Shimano 105 Di2 52/36 Chainring with 11-34 Cassette, Selle Italia SLR Saddle, Ortlieb Saddle and Frame Bags, Keego Bottles, Osram and Sigma Lights, Decathlon Aero Bars

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 25-29mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

David

Age: 56

Cap number: 77

Location: Mierlo

Bike: Cannondale Supersixevo

Key items of kit: My bags of cyclite!

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Floris Bakker

Age: 25

Cap number: 58

Bike: Giant TCR advanced 2021

Key items of kit: Ultegra r8000 parts with 105 long cage derailleur to fit 11-34 cassette

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm

Electronic shifting: No

Gert Cox

Age: 34

Cap number: 86

Location: Hasselt

Bike: Canyon CF SLX 7

Key items of kit: Went light with the restrap race saddle bag as the race organisers put a cp at a refuge. (So no sleeping kit with me) Aeroplug 3D printed aerobars A lot of flat roads so bags are stuffed with as much food as i can carry :)

Frame type: Road

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 30-34mm