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Wendy Oosterwoud and Anton Albrecht Conquer the 2026 UCI Gravel Adventure in Brutal Izerskie Conditions

The 2026 UCI Gravel Adventure delivered a day of raw power and mountain grit as 500 riders from 18 nations battled deep into the Izerskie Mountains on one of Europe’s toughest gravel race courses. With relentless climbing, fast forest sectors, and a decisive 7.7 km paved ascent splitting the field in half, the race crowned two dominant champions: Wendy Oosterwoud and Anton Albrecht.

Wendy Oosterwoud and Anton Albrecht Conquer the 2026 UCI Gravel Adventure in Brutal Izerskie Conditions

SZKLARSKA POREBA – JAKUSZYCE, POLAND — The signature 120 km Gravel Fondo packed 2,355 metres of climbing, a single-loop monster blending high-speed gravel with long, punishing gradients. The shorter 66 km Medio route — the official qualifier distance for older categories — mirrored the opening and closing sectors of the long course, cutting straight toward the decisive climb that shaped the elite race.

With qualification spots on the line for the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships in Nannup, Western Australia (10–11 October), the racing detonated early and never eased.

Elite Men: Albrecht Unleashes a Solo Masterclass

Germany’s Anton Albrecht (FIT4STEIN-BIKES) delivered a commanding performance, attacking on the long paved climb and holding his advantage across the final high-speed gravel run-in to Jakuszyce. His winning time of 03:49:14 set the benchmark for the day.

Behind him, former WorldTour pro Petr Vakoc (FACTOR RACING) and Czech powerhouse Filip Adel (SUPERIOR TEAM) led the chase but never closed the gap.

Elite Women: Oosterwoud Dominates the Mountains

The women’s race belonged to Wendy Oosterwoud (PAS Racing), who tore apart the elite field on the long climb and never looked back. Her winning time of 04:29:56 reflected both strength and resilience on a course that punished every weakness.

Swiss rider Irina Lützelschwab (BullsBikes) and Germany’s Romy Kasper (PAS Racing) completed the podium after a fierce battle through the upper forest sectors.

Medio Race: Misjan and Chmielewska Rise Above the Field

The 66 km Medio race delivered its own drama, with Poland’s Tomasz Misjan and Magdalena Chmielewska taking decisive victories.

2026 UCI Gravel Adventure 120km Gravel Fondo Top 10 Men
 
1. Anton Albrecht (GER), FIT4STEIN-BIKES, 03:49:14, —
2. Petr Vakoc (CZE), FACTOR RACING, 03:50:24, +1:10
3. Filip Adel (CZE), SUPERIOR TEAM, 03:50:27, +1:13
4. Daan Grosemans (BEL), RIDLEY RACING CREW, 03:50:50, +1:36
5. Matyáš Fiala (CZE), CEZ CYKLO TEAM TÁBOR, 03:50:50, +1:36
6. Paul Voss (GER), AUTSAID X ROSE BIKES, 03:50:54, +1:40
7. Vojtech Neradil (CZE), SUPERIOR TEAM, 03:51:59, +2:45
8. Hannes Degenkolb (GER), HEIZOMAT–CUBE TEAM, 03:52:49, +3:35
9. Lukas Malezsewski (BEL), GVA GOLD, 03:53:36, +4:22
10. Rafal Noculak (POL), WIELUN–BAUMATECH CYCLING TEAM, 03:53:57, +4:43
 
2026 UCI Gravel Adventure 120km Gravel Fondo Top 10 Women
 
1. Wendy Oosterwoud (NED), PAS Racing, 04:29:56, —
2. Irina Lützelschwab (SUI), BullsBikes, 04:32:17, +2:21
3. Romy Kasper (GER), PAS Racing, 04:36:01, +6:05
4. Klaudia Czabok (POL), Warszawski Klub Kolarski, 04:38:47, +8:51
5. Judith Krahl (GER), Rose Racing Circle, 04:39:28, +9:32
6. Jade Treffeisen (GER), Canyon x DT Swiss ATR, 04:40:54, +10:58
7. Gabriela Wojtyla (POL), Superior Zator, 04:45:14, +15:18
8. Clara Sommer (AUT), Velo.Crew Popaflo, 04:45:31, +15:35
9. Sabine Sommer (AUT), Velo.Crew Popaflo, 04:49:45, +19:49
10. Janni Spangsberg (DEN), Varde Cykelklub, 04:50:22, +20:26
 
2026 UCI Gravel Adventure 66km Medio Fondo Top 10 Men
 
1. Tomasz Misjan (POL), FSD Sport, 02:42:56, —
2. Harry Kühnelt (GER), Bauauf-Lawi-CBR, 02:43:53, +0:57
3. Sergei Medvedev (CZE), CK Vinohradske Slapky Praha, 02:43:54, +0:58
4. Jirí Horácek (CZE), Bike Freaks Holice, 02:44:01, +1:05
5. Bruno Schertenleib (SUI), VC Steinmaur Radsport Wyser, 02:47:05, +4:09
6. Stefan Hofer (SUI), — , 02:55:30, +12:34
7. Jirí Mandaus (CZE), Lapierre Plzen, 02:55:35, +12:39
8. Daniel Lemm (GER), RSC Sturmvogel Bonn, 02:56:06, +13:10
9. Paul Willems (BEL), — , 02:57:20, +14:24
10. Antoni Bandura (POL), Quest Racing Team, 02:57:21, +14:25
 
2026 UCI Gravel Adventure 66km Medio Fondo Top 10 Women
 
1. Magdalena Chmielewska (POL), Zoska Warszawa, 03:04:06, —
2. Izabela Dudek (POL), Peva Polska MTB Team, 03:07:53, +3:47
3. Tanja Nitschke (GER), Follow Me Racing Team, 03:49:28, +45:22
4. Joanna Wasilewska (POL), — , 04:04:30, +1:00:24

Link to 2026 UCI Gravel Adventure Full Results: https://wyniki.datasport.pl/results6066/show/

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