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Professional gravel cycling championships

Overview

In mid-August 2026, Daan Soete won the Belgian Gravel Championships in Grobbendonk after defeating Wout van Aert in a solo finish. In the women’s category, Nathalie Bex secured the title despite allegations from competitors regarding course cutting; however, a jury investigation upheld the results. Nette Coppens won the U23 women’s championship.

Later in the month, the European Gravel Championship was held in Houffalize, Belgium. Mads Würtz Schmidt successfully defended his title, finishing the 138 km course over 50 km of solo riding to win by 1:09 ahead of silver medalist Wout Alleman. Niels Vandeputte took third place.

Entities

Jan Bakelants · Mads Würtz Schmidt · Daan Soete · Team Visma | Lease a Bike · Grobbendonk

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Mads Würtz Schmidt wins European Gravel Championship in Houffalize

    Danish cyclist Mads Würtz Schmidt defended his European Gravel Championship title in Houffalize, Belgium, finishing 1:09 ahead of silver medalist Wout Alleman.

  2. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 12 sources
    Daan Soete wins Belgian Gravel Championships in Grobbendonk

    Daan Soete won the Belgian Gravel Championships in Grobbendonk after a duel with Wout van Aert. Nathalie Bex won the women's title despite course-cutting allegations.

Sources

esmtb.com · pianetamountainbike.it · wielerverhaal.com