Vandeputte and Wiebes win in extreme heat at Eislek Gravel Luxembourg

Under scorching conditions in Vianden, the 2026 Eislek Gravel Luxembourg once again delivered a spectacular race on a challenging course fully within Luxembourg.

In the men’s race, a select group of five riders fought for victory, with Belgian Champion Niels Vandeputte proving strongest in a sprint on the final cobbled climb in the city centre.

Men Elite
🥇 Niels Vandeputte (BEL)
🥈 Joris Nieuwenhuis (NED)
🥉 Petr Vakoč (CZE)

🇫🇷 Hugo Drechou (4th)
🇩🇰 Magnus Bak Klaris (5th)

In the women’s race, World Champion Lorena Wiebes dominated with a powerful solo ride, finishing well clear of her rivals after 111 km.

Women Elite
🥇 Lorena Wiebes (NED)
🥈 Sophie Wright (GBR) +1’16
🥉 Femke Gerritse (NED) +2’50

A demanding course, extreme heat and a spectacular finale in Vianden once again made the Eislek Gravel Luxembourg a standout round of the UCI Gravel World Series.

BE Hanne Van Loock (4th)
NL Teuntje Beekhuis (5th)

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