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2026 UCI Tartu Rattamaraton Gravel Race Results: Tiffany Cromwell and Lukas Malezsewski Fastest

The 29th Tartu Bike Marathon delivered a landmark moment for Estonian cycling as the event joined the UCI Gravel World Series for the first time, drawing 3,446 riders from 16 countries across four distances. The feature race, a demanding 123-kilometre gravel course, produced two standout performances from Australia’s Tiffany Cromwell and Belgium’s Lukas Malezsewski, who were the fastest riders of the day.

2026 UCI Tartu Rattamaraton Gravel Race Results: Tiffany Cromwell and Lukas Malezsewski Fastest

The men’s race unfolded as a tactical battle that only intensified in the final kilometres. A five-rider group reached the finish together, setting up a dramatic sprint on the Tartu finish straight. Malezsewski timed his effort perfectly, taking the win in 3:23:39, with Estonia’s Kirill Tarassov and Latvia’s Maris Bogdanovics crossing the line one second later. Anton Albrecht and Albert Gathemann completed a tightly packed top five, all finishing within two seconds of the winner.
 
Malezsewski timed his effort perfectly, taking the win in 3:23:39
 
Cromwell controlled the women’s race from early on, riding clear of her rivals and maintaining a steady gap over the final climbs. She secured victory in 3:53:41, continuing her strong run of form on European gravel. Finland’s Karoliina Leinonen, last year’s winner, finished second in 3:57:04, while Estonian champion Aidi Gerde Tuisk claimed third in 4:01:13. The women’s top ten featured a strong showing from local riders, with Peloton, Hawaii Express, RedBike and Sparta all represented.
 
Cromwell controlled the women’s race from early on, riding clear of her rivals
 
Away from the elite races, Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas drew attention in the mass-start field, finishing the 123-kilometre distance in 3:57:41, adding another gravel result to his growing off-road résumé.
 
The shorter 83-kilometre UCI qualifier for older age groups saw Estonian rider Risto Raid (Palmako AS) take the men’s win in 2:31:35, while Marie Kristine Laos topped the women’s field in 2:55:00. Nearly 2,000 riders completed the two UCI-sanctioned distances, making it one of the largest gravel events in Northern Europe.
 
With the Tartu Rattamaraton now part of the UCI Gravel World Series, riders finishing in the top 25 percent of their age and gender category earned qualification for the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships, set for 10–11 October in Nannup, Western Australia. Final qualifiers will be confirmed once results are officially ratified.
 
2026 UCI Tartu Rattamaraton Gravel Race Top 10 Men
 
1. Lukas Malezsewski (BEL) — 3:23:39
2. Kirill Tarassov — Murla Team (EST) — 3:23:40
3. Maris Bogdanovics — National Team Latvia (LAT) — 3:23:40
4. Anton Albrecht (GER) — 3:23:40
5. Albert Gathemann (GER) — 3:23:40
6. Gusts Lapins — UN Cycling Team (LAT) — 3:23:42
7. Peeter Tarvis — Veloteek (EST) — 3:23:44
8. Harry Tanfield — Ribble Outliers (GBR) — 3:25:23
9. Riko Tammepuu — UN Cycling Team (EST) — 3:25:23
10. Antti-Jussi Juntunen (FIN) — 3:29:14
 
2026 UCI Tartu Rattamaraton Gravel Race Top 10 Women
 
1. Tiffany Cromwell (AUS) — 3:53:41
2. Karoliina Leinonen — Tartu Rattaklubi (FIN) — 3:57:04
3. Aidi Gerde Tuisk (EST) — 4:01:13
4. Kristel Sandra Soonik — Hawaii Express (EST) — 4:09:03
5. Janelle Uibokand — Peloton (EST) — 4:12:37
6. Greete Steinburg (EST) — 4:13:26
7. Birgit Tito — Peloton (EST) — 4:13:26
8. Mari Kaseväli — RedBike (EST) — 4:14:52
9. Ly Ott — Sparta / Velohunt (EST) — 4:16:20
10. Kristi Kuldkepp — Peloton (EST) — 4:16:21
 
Link to 2026 UCI Tartu Rattamaraton Gravel Race Results: https://www.championchip.ee/live/3232
 
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