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Nicole Frain and Jonas Lindberg fastest at 2026 UCI Gravel Tour Hlinsko

Nicole Frain and Jonas Lindberg were the standout performers at the 2026 UCI Gravel Tour Hlinsko, delivering commanding victories on a day that showcased the very best of Czech gravel racing.

Nicole Frain and Lindberg fastest at 2026 UCI Gravel Tour Hlinsko

Held in the rolling terrain around Hlinsko, the event once again proved why it has become one of Central Europe’s most respected gravel fixtures. The course mixed smooth gravel, forest tracks, rooty technical sections and long power climbs, creating a demanding test for elite riders and ambitious amateurs alike.
 
Since 2019, Hlinsko has regularly hosted major gravel races and has already been the starting venue for the Czech Gravel Championship three times. The organising team brings more than thirty years of professional event-management experience, and this year marked a major step forward: Gravel Tour Hlinsko officially joined the UCI Gravel World Championship qualifying calendar. The top 25% of riders in each age and gender category earned their place for the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships in Nannup, Western Australia.
 
Two distances were on offer — 131 km for the elite categories and 84 km for the high-tempo short course — both packed with varied terrain and decisive climbing. The event also drew significant attention thanks to the presence of F1 star Valtteri Bottas, racing alongside his partner Tiffany Cromwell of Canyon SRAM. Both Czech gravel champions made it onto their respective podiums, adding extra excitement for spectators lining the course.
 
Lindberg proved strongest in the elite men’s 131 km race, breaking clear to win ahead of Joel Suter and Czech favourite Petr Vakoc.
 
Nicole Frain and Lindberg fastest at 2026 UCI Gravel Tour Hlinsko
 
In the elite women’s race, Nicole Frain delivered a dominant ride, finishing more than three minutes ahead of Kristýna Zemanová, with Wendy Oosterwoud completing the podium. 
 
Nicole Frain and Lindberg fastest at 2026 UCI Gravel Tour Hlinsko
 
The shorter 84 km race saw Jan Stríteský take the men’s win after a tight battle with Benjamin Schnabel, while Frederike Pilz claimed a decisive victory in the women’s field.
 
2026 UCI Gravel Tour Hlinsko 131km Men Top 10
 
1. Jonas Lindberg (Willing Able Racing) – 3:48:39
2. Joel Suter (Tudor Pro Cycling Team) – 3:50:43
3. Petr Vakoc (Factor Racing) – 3:51:07
4. Matyáš Fiala (CEZ Cyklo Team Tábor) – 3:53:44
5. Lars Sommer (Stevens Racing Team) – 3:54:12
6. Lukas Malezsewski (GVA Gold) – 3:54:20
7. Daan Grosemans (Ridley Racing Crew) – 3:54:25
8. Filip Adel (Superior Team) – 3:54:33
9. Nils Brun (3T x Liebi LNC) – 3:54:35
10. Roman Holzer – 3:54:54
 
2026 UCI Gravel Tour Hlinsko 131km Women Top 10
 
1. Nicole Frain (Factor Racing Team RCC) – 4:28:25
2. Kristýna Zemanová – 4:31:53
3. Wendy Oosterwoud (PAS Racing) – 4:34:48
4. Irina Lützelschwab (Bullsbikes) – 4:34:50
5. Maaike Coljé – 4:35:23
6. Yael Prenger (Cube Store Friesland x Airoman.cc) – 4:38:58
7. Tiffany Cromwell – 4:40:23
8. Elisa Serne (Panaracer) – 4:52:52
9. Nora Böhning (Cyclemania e.V.) – 4:53:01
10. Izabela Janusz – 5:00:48
 
2026 UCI Gravel Tour Hlinsko 84km Top 10 Men
 
1. Jan Stríteský (Coffeedent Cycling Academy) – 3:03:25
2. Benjamin Schnabel (Ten Woods Service) – 3:03:40
3. Tomáš Nemecek (Koloshop) – 3:07:40
4. Werner Hoepperger (Peto Team Tirol West) – 3:13:31
5. Jiri Vavra (CK MTB Maraton Hlinsko) – 3:15:04
6. Michael Fichtinger (URC SPK Renner Langenlois) – 3:18:56
7. Jaroslav Macát – 3:20:31
8. Lasse Alexander Mortensgaard (Chrima cykler) – 3:23:43
9. Tomasz Siejek (VELOPOLIS RC) – 3:23:55
10. Petr Matula – 3:24:09
 
2026 UCI Gravel Tour Hlinsko  84km Top 10 Women
 
1. Frederike Pilz (Bikebash144) – 3:36:31
2. Pauline Meinke – 3:41:44
3. Jana Librová (BIKEMAX 4EVER Racing Team) – 3:53:55
4. Hanka Viková (TEAM DUKLA PRAHA) – 3:56:29
5. Barbara Cattrysse – 5:31:40
6. Caroline Stein – 5:59:56
DNF. Jessica Groessl (Geizhals VICC Racing Division)
 
Link to 2026 UCI Gravel Tour Hlinsko results: https://my.raceresult.com/377840/
 
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