On Sunday, September 28th, we’ll be taking a truly varied tour through the land of Thom’s youth: Kennemerland, around Haarlem. Country estates play a key role in this trip.

We’re expected from 11:00 am at a restaurant in Vogelenzang, where we’ll be welcomed with coffee/tea and pastries.

An impression:

The tour starts at 12:00 pm and will take us along the Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes via Bentveld to the Zandvoort aan Zee Boulevard, with its many inviting beach pavilions.

Then we ‘ll take the sea road, traditionally the most beautiful provincial road, straight through the widest dune area.

Verder lezen Sea, Dunes and Wetlands with Churches and Castles

 

The last weekend of October is upon us again: for the fifth year running, the largest gay classic car event in Germany and the Netherlands kicks off! We’re looking forward to an exciting weekend in and around Bad Bentheim and the province of Overijssel. This year, we’ve created several special events to help you discover the history of this region.

When? From October 24th to 26th, 2025.

Where? We’ll be staying at a hotel in Bad Bentheim.

What? The program is as follows:

Verder lezen Bad Bentheim Classics 2025

 

The (P)ride Leiden event will take place on Sunday, August 31st.

We are also part of the official Leiden Pride program. The Pride itself is on September 6th, but there will be a week of activities leading up to it, culminating in the (P)ride Leiden event.

People attending Pride can register with the Pride organization to ride with one of us. This is part of connecting people and promoting our club. You can find the Leiden Pride programme here (sorry, only in Dutch). The costs listed in their Information and Costs Page are for participants who do not register through GCCC.

We will be welcomed in Leiden from 12:00 PM with coffee/tea and pastries. We plan to depart at 1:00 PM and return between 3:30 and 4:00 PM. The route will lead us through the dune and bulb-growing region.

Start and finish

The starting and ending point is: Lammermarkt, Leiden.

And after the ride?

After the ride, there’s time to chat and at the end of the day there’s a three-course barbecue dinner for those who wish so.

This ride is also a great opportunity to promote your GCCC. Therefore, we ask that you indicate when registering whether you have one or more seats available in your car. You will then be assigned your co-driver(s) who will ride with you when we depart.

What does it cost?

Participation fee is € 12 per person for members and € 15 per person for guests. The dinner price is € 41.50 per person (including three drinks: beer, soft drinks, or wine).

Are dogs allowed?

Our four-legged friends are welcome, provided they are well-behaved and kept on a leash.

This ride is registered with the events regulations.

Registration was open until Sunday, August 24th.

Disclaimer
The GCCC excludes all liability for damages of any kind. Photos and videos will be taken during the ride. If you do not wish this to happen, you are responsible for this yourself by kindly asking the photographer or videographer not to film you or your car (license plate). Photos and videos are generally shared on the personal Facebook and Instagram pages of individual participants and on the GCCC Facebook page.

As announced at the AGM, the annual picnic ride will take place on Sunday July 27th. The theme this time is “Back to the Future”. This is in honour of the 40th anniversary of the release of the film of this name. The theme of time travel and its impact on the present is, to say the least, somewhat complex, which is also the case with this year’s picnic ride.

The hero of this ride is undoubtedly Ben Belt, who takes on the role of Marty McFly and takes us along. To where? Well, we actually know this: to the usual final spot of the Picnic Ride in Leidschendam to investigate whether our journey through time has changed anything about the present (and to have a picnic, of course).

For those who like to dress up, there is plenty to choose from with the 80s, the 50s or the Wild West, both in terms of clothing and vehicle (The person who arrives with a 1:1 DeLorean wins a bottle of champagne as promised). Those who don’t like dressing up can honour the film by wearing Calvin Klein underwear.

We start at 11:30 in Breukelen and hope to see you there in large numbers for this magical journey through time. We know where we start and where we finish, but what will be in between?

How much does it cost?

Participation fee is € 16.50 per person for members and € 19.50 per person for guests. included are two drinks (coffee/tea) and cake.

Are dogs allowed?

Our four-legged friends are welcome, provided they are well-behaved and on a leash.

This ride has been registered for the event regulations.

Register

Regisering was possible until Sunday 20 July.

Please note!!

Because the start and finish locations are not the same, it will not be possible to ride with someone, even though you can indicate this on the form.

Disclaimer
The GCCC excludes any form of damage, in whatever form. During the ride, photos and videos are also taken. If you do not appreciate this, you are responsible for this yourself by kindly asking the photographer or filmer not to take images of you or your car (license plate). The photos and videos are generally shared on personal Facebook and Instagram pages of individual participants and the GCCC Facebook page.

On Sunday 29 June, we will do something completely different: this time no exciting winding roads through picturesque villages and breathtaking natural beauty, but a dive into the fascinating world of our national airport.

What are we going to see?

The route is going to take us in a large circle around Schiphol and we will take a close look at various historical places, all the runways and a large number of aircraft. We will visit various spotting locations with a good view of the landing or departing aircraft (bring your picnic!). There is also an opportunity to visit the MH-17 monument and we will drive past the location of the Turkish Airlines disaster.

The start and finish is at an atmospheric and cozy catering establishment in Nieuw Vennep, where you can also enjoy a delicious dinner.

We are welcome there from 12:00 for a cup of coffee/tea with cake.

Verder lezen Plane Spotting

On Sunday 18 May we will be taken to the area around Woerden. From 12 noon we will be welcomed at the starting point with coffee/tea and cake. The ride will start at 1 pm.

The route is taking us through the inundation area of ​​the Old Dutch Waterline. When danger threatened, the locks were opened here and the entire area from Muiden to Brabant was flooded. In this way, King Louis XIV’s triumphal march was stopped here.

Verder lezen Woerden and along River Meije

 

On Sunday 13 April we will be taken to the province of Groningen.

Start

The day starts in Ezinge, a ‘wierdedorp’ (also known as a ‘terp’ (= mound) village). We will be welcomed with coffee and cake from 12 o’clock.

After having enjoyed this we will be given a tour of the Wierdenland Museum and get information about the ‘wierde’ of Ezinge where many excavations have been done. This will give us a good picture of the history of the origins of the north.

In the car

After the museum visit it is time to start driving. The ride takes us through the beautiful Middag Humsterland, one of the oldest cultural landscapes in the Netherlands. The route is not very long, so there is enough time to get out, meet each other and chat. You can drive quietly, because the roads are narrow and winding. Furthermore, there are enough catering establishments along the way where you can take a break, but you can, of course, also choose to have a picnic somewhere along the route, weather permitting.

Verder lezen GRONINGEN RIDE

Embark on the GCCC Christmas Cruising on Sunday 15 December!

The year is almost over. We can look back on enjoying many domestic and foreign events. But before the year is finally over, we have one more time to get together.

This time it will be a bit different from the usual. After all those kilometres of driving, we have now chosen to sail (well, float actually) on the former flagship of the Holland America Line, SS Rotterdam, moored in Katendrecht, Rotterdam.

Verder lezen CHRISTMAS CRUISING

 

On Sunday 29th September, Thijs will take us for a beautiful ride in the area around Soest. Thijs was introduced to GCCC by Peter “Rolls Royce” Tapijt. His love for big and old cars dated from an early age. Watching the programs on (inter)national television, he dreamt of driving one one day.

The first car Van Buuren drove was a Ford Escort, with which he wanted to go to Berlin. The car lasted until Potsdam, where the front started to steam. Shortly afterwards, he was allowed to take over his parents’ car, a Volvo Polar 240 Station, which had driven a neat 500,000 km on the counter and unfortunately, due to a burst tyre, was parked with a pirouette against the crash barrier.

Verder lezen A Guide through the Purple Rain

On Sunday 25th August, our GCCC members Paul and Marchel will take the GCCC members to the area around Nijmegen.

The day will start just below Nijmegen in Groesbeek and we’ll soon cross the border to go and have a look at the beautiful houses and natural beauty at our neighbours’. After a wander through the nature reserve called “Düffel-Kellener Altrhein und Flußmarschen” we cross the border back into the Netherlands to admire Ooipolder. Some of you may know this from Bisonbaai, a place to sunbathe and swim along the river Waal.

Eventually we’ll end up below Nijmegen at Mookerheide where Jachtslot Mookerheide will be on our route. This beautiful castle, built in 1904, is owned by Vereniging Natuurmonumenten, which also provides guided tours. The hunting lodge was restored between 2016 to December 2023.

Verder lezen Having a peek at the neighbours

Bad Bentheim Classics 2024

The last weekend of October is here: for the fourth time in a row, the Bad Bentheim Classics will start, co-organized by the GCCC. A fantastic weekend full of automotive, culinary and steamy highlights together with our eastern neighbours.

This year we are counting on at least as many participants as in previous years. Since the number of single rooms in the hotel is limited, it would be great if you, as a single participant, would find a roommate. The hotel has been very accommodating to us in this regard.

When? From October 25 to 27, 2024.
Where? We will be staying in a hotel in Bad Bentheim.
What? The program is as follows:

Verder lezen Bad Bentheim Classics – October 2024

We always know where the popular and fun GCCC picnic ride ends, but its starting point is an annual surprise. And so again this year.

We gather at 11 a.m., have coffee and cake, a chat, are amazed, and start the route at a well-kept car secret in Bleiswijk, South Holland. There, Bert Roubos, car and in particular Packard enthusiast, has collected a beautiful collection of cars from the stately American brand Packard after a successful career in well-known snacks. Most models are pre-war and strikingly large, strikingly beautiful and – especially for that time – remarkably fast. And all are in tip-top condition.

Verder lezen Picnic Ride: Olympia

Just above Amsterdam lies an unexpectedly picturesque area of ​​unprecedented silence, space and beauty.

The Beemster and Schermer polders were already drained in the 17th century and are therefore among the oldest polders in the world.

The Beemster was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999.

Sunday, June 30th

On Sunday, June 30th, we will take a beautiful ride along winding country roads, past wide views, through charming towns and along IJsselmeer.

Come and be surprised by this piece of Dutch glory.

Verder lezen Much Ado in the Polder

 

On Sunday, May 26th, Buurman & Buurman will organize their first ride: Past perfect tense

This day we will start and finish at a beach bar in Katwijk aan Zee. From 12:00 you will be welcomed there with unlimited coffee/tea and a choice of 3 pastries.

The ride

The ride starts at 1:00 PM, which takes us from the Katwijk boulevard to Noordwijk. We’ll then drive to Valkenburg Airport and visit a small museum founded by Richard’s father in a real communications bunker. Here you can enjoy a cup of coffee and a cookie, while you can read and see about the history of the airport. Or enjoy the weather and the surroundings outside on the grass.
After this break you continue towards Wassenaar and The Hague, and then return to Katwijk.
Around 5:00 PM we will be back in Katwijk for drinks, the awards ceremony and an optional delicious 3-course dinner on the beach!

Verder lezen PAST PERFECT TENSE

A weekend in Belgium, that sounds fun. The Belgian Kempen are located in the north not far from the Netherlands. It is a very beautiful region, so we have arranged a weekend in September for you.

We will start on Friday evening, September 20, with the arrival at the hotel at Grobbendonk from 5 p.m. onwards. The hotel has spacious, beautiful rooms. Friday evening will start with dinner at the hotel and before and after that the bar will, of course, be open.

What will the rest of the weekend look like?

Saturday

After breakfast on Saturday we’re leaving for Lier, the location of Abarth Museum. Unfortunately, due to renovations, we cannot view the entire collection, but that should not spoil the fun. That day we can admire the most beautiful specimens (about 150).
After our museum visit lunch will be at a restaurant in Lier. From there we’ll drive to Lichtaert where we will visit Het Eersselshof, a very young wine estate with a guided tour through the vines a taste of all the goodies in the Tasting Room.

Then we’ll drive back to the hotel for Saturday evening dinner, preceded and followed by a nice get-together at the bar.

Verder lezen Classic Car weekend in the Kempen (BE)

It has been a while, but now you can really enjoy the first ride of the year organised by Fred and Alexander on Sunday April 7th! Because the weekend at Waterloo, Belgium, in honour of the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s Waterloo, unfortunately did not get off well, there will now be another program. Our apologies for telling you this so late.

From 11 am we will be welcomed at a nice location in Valkenburg (ZH) with coffee/tea and cake.

Where are we going?

The ride will take us through the dune area towards Katwijk aan Zee, past bulb fields, where you can take beautiful pictures of your car among the colourful flowers! When the weather is nice, please be careful when you meet cyclists and other road users, because the roads will be quite busy. Ultimately we will end up at a restaurant in Vogelenzang around 5:30 PM for a drink and a nice chat.

Verder lezen Steam at the Bulbs

Now that Christmas and New Year’s Eve are behind us, the period for New Year’s drinks has arrived. The board would like to invite you to the New Year’s drinks 2024.

We will continue this beautiful tradition and raise a glass together on Sunday, January 21, somewhere on the outskirts of Utrecht. This beautiful location welcomes us with a free bar from 4 to 6 p.m. so that we can discuss the past and coming year over a snack and a drink and catch up with each other outside of a ride. We will also give you a glimpse of what we will do together in 2024 and that  promises to have a lot in store!

Verder lezen New Year’s Drinks 2024

This year the Christmas crib ride takes place in the Peel, originally a swamp and peat area. The raised bog area stretched approximately from Weert in the south to Grave in the north. So during the ride we will pass through both the east of North Brabant and the north of Limburg, traditionally predominantly Catholic, so blessed with the necessary nativity scenes.

Start and finish

This day we start and end at a restaurant in Bakel. From 12 noon we will be welcomed there with coffee/tea and cake.

What will we see?

First we head for the beautiful village of Deurne. And indeed, this is ‘HET DORP’, that Wim Sonneveld sang about, thanks to the lyrics of his life partner Friso Wiegersma, who came from Deurne. The 1st stop is the St. Willibrordus Church, located on Markt, right in the center. The nativity scene is located inside the church, which is also a national monument. Be sure to take a walk through the center, the old town hall and the market are around the corner and very worthwhile.

Verder lezen Christmas Crib Ride 2023

 

On November 26, 2023 we will have a ride in Brussels.

Brussels you say? I know that, don’t I?… Of course, everyone knows Brussels. The Grand Place, the Stock Exchange, Manneke Pis, the gay scene behind the town hall, the cathedral… All of us have been to Brussels before, for business or pleasure.

But do you really know Brussels? I want you to be surprised by our real city tour with Romanesque buildings, Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance, Art Nouveau and Art Deco. And because of the many, many green areas.

Because Brussels is spread over 19 municipalities, each with their own character, each with their own policy and insights into environmental planning, each with their own view on mobility. So don’t be surprised: in one municipality it is “priority from the right” everywhere, 50 meters further in the other municipality there are priority streets and side streets.

You see now that Brussels is a mix of everything and anything.

Where does the ride start?

We start at 11.30 am just outside Brussels in the Flemish Region.

This time there is no coffee and cake, but a Burgundian dessert buffet à volonté (unlimited) with coffee (worth €10.95; included in the participation costs). Of course there will be plenty of time to get to know everyone during this penultimate ride of the year.

At 12.30 we start our engines and will stay in Flanders for a very short time. Then we will drive into the city. Large avenues, along parks, the 19th century belt, will take you to the highest point of the city: Altitude 100 (100 meters above sea level) crowned with a church. Then we go past ponds, churches and castles back into the Flemish Region to have a brief stop at the Africa Museum in Tervuren. You have plenty of time to visit this museum and admission is €12 (own expense). Or you can simply marvel at the beautiful gardens, which are free. When we drive back into Brussels we pass our kings Philip and Mathilde (literally pass, we are not going to say hello) and the Atomium, which is known to everyone. We will end where we started, and there we can also have a meal.

Verder lezen Brussels With A Difference

 

On Sunday, October 29th, our GCCC members Paul and Marchel will take the GCCC Gentlemen to the Achterhoek region. Ladies, don’t worry, you are also very welcome, of course.

The Achterhoek is characterised by peace and space. Arable farming, livestock farming and forests alternate continuously during this ride. Lots of narrow roads winding through nature and taking us to the most beautiful places. Well, at least, the places that Paul and Marchel have labelled as the most beautiful.

Groenlo

Halfway through the route we pass through Groenlo. This fortified city was founded at the beginning of the 7th century.

Over the years, the name has been written in different ways in books and on maps: “Groenlo”, “Groenloo”, “Groonlo”, “Gronlo”, “Grol”. This last variant is where the popular beer brand Grolsch gets its name from. Grolsch originated in Groenlo. Nowadays one can find another small beer brewery “Brouwersnös” in Groenlo. Just before entering the old centre we pass the tasting room.

This tasting room is a great place for lunch.

Verder lezen GCCC Autumn Ride: Gentlemen in the ‘Achterhoek’ region

 

On Saturday, September 23, it is time for the Night Ride again. But as organisers we thought that the title evening ride would be more appropriate this year, the reason being that we would like to slightly increase the number of participants by bringing the time forward.

Salland

The natural surroundings in Salland and the Overijssel Regge valley offer plenty of space and truly are a gem.
We meet at around 3:00 pm at a restaurant in Ommen and when the weather is nice we can, of course, sit outside on the terrace along the river Vecht. A nice quiet place with a view of the river, the (locally) famous hotel De Zon and the bridge that we will cross later. Upon arrival, coffee and a petit four await you and it is time to catch up. Of course, we will explain what the purpose of the ride is.

Verder lezen Night Fever Part 3

 

Sunday August 27th, is not only the day of the Grand Prix at Zandvoort, but it is also the day of a fun GCCC ride The Petit Prix!

The Riff

The theme initially was Land Art in Flevoland, but due to the slightly too large distances between the various objects, we have, instead, found a beautiful route, more suitable in kilometers that passes at least one Land Art object: The Riff, a wonderful piece of land that has been pulled up from the bottom. At least, so it seems.

The route

The route starts near Biddinghuizen at a good restaurant with ample parking space for our dear beauties.

 

Verder lezen The Petit Prix Ride

On Sunday 30 July, the familiar but always surprising picnic ride will be on the programme again. The theme this year is La Vie en Rose and we hope that everyone who comes along will give a colourful interpretation of this again.

We have found a great starting point for this edition in Noordwijk.

Normally, this location is not freely accessible to visitors, but we will be welcomed there on July 30 between 11:30 and 13:00 with coffee and tea, cakes and open arms.

The main building, the historic garden and park located on and next to the site, the residential house annex herb drying house, the garden dome and the coach house all have the status of national monuments.

A small but fine number of old and young-timers worth seeing can be found there shining gracefully to us.

This space is covered, so if the weather is bad, the coffee can be drunk dry.

Verder lezen Picnic Ride: La Vie en Rose