UCI Alentejo Gravel competition held in Ourique

The second edition of the UCI Alentejo Gravel took place in Ourique, Portugal, attracting approximately 1,000 participants from 37 different countries. As part of the UCI Gravel World Series, the event served as a qualification pathway for the 2027 UCI Gravel World Championships to be held in France.

In the long-distance category, Filipe Francisco and Rosa Klöser secured the men's and women's general classification victories, respectively. In the short-distance category, João Oliveira and Raquel Dias claimed the top spots for men and women.

Representing Ceuta, Spain, riders Juanfran Ramos and Carlos Durán successfully qualified for the 2027 World Championships after finishing sixth and ninth in their respective categories during the long-distance race. Other notable performances included Jose Borrego and Javi Soria, who finished sixth and eighth in their categories.