Frequently asked questions

Registration for the Fietselfstedentocht

How can I create an account?

You can only take part in the Fietselfstedentocht if you have a personal account. This account is your personal page and is required to register for the event and to record your completed tours.

You can create an account on our website www.fietselfstedentocht.frl by clicking on “My Account”. Then select “Register” and follow the steps provided by the system.

Forgot your password?

If you have forgotten your password, click on “Forgot password” when logging in. You will receive an email at your registered address with a link to create a new password. If you don’t see the email, please also check your SPAM/junk folder.

👉 Do not create a new account – otherwise the system will see you as a new participant with 0 completed tours.

Changed address or email?

You can update your address or email directly in your account. Your name and date of birth cannot be changed. After processing, your updated details will automatically be used for all correspondence.

Registration periods

When can you register?

There are two registration phases:

Pre-registration in November
General registration in the first half of December

Who can pre-register?

Cyclists who have completed the Fietselfstedentocht at least 5 times, including once in the past 4 years, are eligible for pre-registration. Between two completed rides, no more than 5 missed years are allowed. The year 2020 does not count due to the COVID-19 cancellation.

Eligible participants receive an email invitation shortly before 1 November.

👉 Since 2024, every participant must register individually. Group registrations are no longer possible.

More info: Pre-registration Fietselfstedentocht

General registration

Open to all cyclists aged 16 and older.
More info: General registration Fietselfstedentocht

Registering together

During general registration, you can indicate with whom you want to share the same starting group. This means you enter the lottery together and – if selected – start together. Groups can have up to 20 people.

👉 Register together = draw together = ride together

If there are more than 15,000 registrations, a computerized lottery will determine who gets a place. Results are sent by email.

Starting groups

Starting groups are published in your account on 2 March 2026.
During general registration, you must pay the entry fee on time.

Cancelling or transferring your entry

Once you have paid for your stamp card, registration is final. Cancellation is not possible.

👉 You may transfer your stamp card to another participant until 6 April.

Transfers can only be made through the official system, because each card is linked to a unique barcode. Buying or selling via external platforms is not valid.

More info: Transfer of stamp card

Tour count

When do I receive a special award?

Every completed Fietselfstedentocht is recorded when you check in at the finish and your stamp card is scanned.

After completing 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 or 60 tours, you receive a special award medal in addition to the standard medal.

👉 Between two completed rides, no more than 5 missed years are allowed. The year 2020 does not count.

The stamp card

Stamp cards are sent from 30 April via PostNL to the address in your account.
International participants must pick up their card on-site (details will follow).
Each card contains a barcode linked to your personal data. When scanned at the finish, your completed ride is automatically registered.
A maximum of 15,000 cards are available each year, no extras.

The event on Whitsun Monday

Preparation

Train well in advance.
Take part in other cycling tours (e.g. Elfmeren Tour) to practice group riding.
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather (layers, rain gear, sun protection).
Bring enough food and drinks yourself.

Food & drinks on the route

Self-catering is required.
From the organisation: an apple in Bartlehiem (Poiesz) and soup in Bolsward (Van Smaak).
Additional food stations in Winsum and Kippenburg.
Food and drinks are available at all stamping posts.

Starting times

Your stamp card shows your start number and start time.
Starting earlier than listed is not allowed; starting later is possible.
Last start: 07:56 AM.

Time limit

Finish closes at 12:00 midnight on Whitsun Monday.
Around 10:00 PM, the finish moves to the Cultural History Centre De Tiid (Jongemastraat 2, Bolsward).

Stamping & time controls

You must stamp in all eleven cities and also in Holwerd and Oudemirdum.
Each stamp card lists the latest stamping time. Missing it means you must abandon the tour.
Time controls are in Dokkum, Bolsward (mid-control) and Stavoren. If you arrive too early, you must wait until the indicated time.

Route

Marked with large yellow arrows on the road.
Traffic controllers guide participants and other road users.
Routes can be downloaded a few days before the event (last-minute changes possible).