{"id":2058386,"date":"2026-07-22T21:09:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T18:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2058386"},"modified":"2026-07-22T21:09:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T18:09:31","slug":"former-mountain-bike-world-champion-set-to-line-up-at-uci-gravel-worlds-in-nannup-while-uspro-u23-itt-champion-dqd-at-foco-fondo-gravel-bits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2058386","title":{"rendered":"Former mountain bike World Champion set to line up at UCI Gravel Worlds in Nannup, while USPro U23 ITT champion DQ&#8217;d at FoCo Fondo &#8211; Gravel Bits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kMoMca9WffoSrbYm3J9wNY-2100-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFeZGMnQWvQukar7A6A6oH-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFeZGMnQWvQukar7A6A6oH-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    UCI Gravel World Series: Nele Laing and Jonas Lindberg claim victory at 3Rides Gravel Winterberg\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjpu2Xa23NX4YAkjF293c8-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjpu2Xa23NX4YAkjF293c8-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Gravel Earth Series: Geerike Schreurs dominates five days at Oregon Trail Gravel while Cameron Jones retakes lead from Ian Boswell on final stage for men&#8217;s overall\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8aiivvC4Xm48NjhbxbDvvH-160-80.png.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8aiivvC4Xm48NjhbxbDvvH-80-80.png.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    How to watch gravel races around the world &#8211; 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Gravel Bits<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nJackie Tyson <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-07-22T21:09:31Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n22 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Lauren Stephens wins third consecutive Fort Collins gravel race while Caleb Bottcher earns elite men&#8217;s race win after solo ride by Kreikemeier nullified by disqualification<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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for the elite men&#8217;s start list at the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships in Nannup, Australia. He won the inaugural Brazilian Gravel Championships two weeks ago and qualified for Worlds by winning the UCI Gravel World Series race Gravel Brazil in March.<\/p>\n<p>The 36-year-old won his first marathon mountain bike world title in 2018 and a second five years later, then retiring from MTB competitions. He has moved into gravel and road racing, finding success this year in both disciplines, winning the GC at the Tour of the Gila in the spring and then two medals at his home road nationals, including the gold medal in the time trial.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-462aca9c-85ff-11f1-b49b-6d6d3395b933-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Organisers for the UCI Gravel Worlds in Western Australia have begun to announce on social media posts some of the elite riders and country rosters. 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Age group categories will also use the medium or short courses with the same start\/finish, departing 20 minutes after the elites each day.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9MBaLAUEZyMXw8YzDdpsVN-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9MBaLAUEZyMXw8YzDdpsVN-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Mads W\u00fcrtz Schmidt continues off-road dominance at Ranxo Gravel one week after Unbound 200 plunder, Life Time Grand Prix expands U23 rosters, and more &#8211; Gravel Bits<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QND2GMWc5FHbRsd8BXRzn-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QND2GMWc5FHbRsd8BXRzn-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">More than 2,000 riders to line up for a taste of UCI Gravel World Championships course at SEVEN in Nannup<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8pKVAGZqgpY78M556XpHpE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8pKVAGZqgpY78M556XpHpE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Unbound clash sees several top names missing from Australian Gravel Championships, but Tiffany Cromwell and Mark O&#8217;Brien set to defend titles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On the spectator side, camping registrations are now open, which will be the closest overnight accommodations to the courses. 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International flights are based at the Perth Airport, which is a three-and-a-half-hour drive by car or bus.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-lauren-stephens-wins-third-consecutive-foco-fondo-while-breakaway-men-s-winner-disqualified\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Lauren Stephens wins third consecutive FoCo Fondo while breakaway men&#8217;s winner disqualified<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1e8726fa-860b-11f1-91ef-cb2c8cb96589\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tfAKpY6HCZP9gm3TDweK2S-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tfAKpY6HCZP9gm3TDweK2S-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tfAKpY6HCZP9gm3TDweK2S-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tfAKpY6HCZP9gm3TDweK2S-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tfAKpY6HCZP9gm3TDweK2S-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tfAKpY6HCZP9gm3TDweK2S-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Lauren Stephens wins third FoCo Fondo <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Emily Sierra)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-1e872772-860b-11f1-b544-673971555092\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lauren Stephens (Aegis x LOE) won a third consecutive FoCo Fondo gravel race on Sunday, using a late attack to pull away and ride solo across the line in Fort Collins, Colorado.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The elite men&#8217;s race was not so straightforward, with Caleb Bottcher (ENVE\/Shimano\/Neversecond) sprinting just ahead of Matthew Saldana (Cyclesport.com) for second and third places. However, they moved up one step each after breakaway rider Kade Kreikemeier (Meridian Racing), who crossed the finish nearly a minute ahead, was disqualified.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TJ58iV2uim5GWjjMgNqsTR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TJ58iV2uim5GWjjMgNqsTR-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">UCI Gravel World Series: Brendan Johnston and Tiffany Cromwell claim victory at SEVEN as field samples World Championships course<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mcMqa7mVgAeQMobJYNqDdd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mcMqa7mVgAeQMobJYNqDdd-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">2026 gravel national and continental champions index<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3wJVEsixz2uxkQrn7Sc2Zm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3wJVEsixz2uxkQrn7Sc2Zm-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">The gravelliest UCI Gravel World Championships of them all \u2013 A detailed look at the &#8216;perfect storm&#8217; of terrain that riders will face this October in Western Australia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 21-year-old Colorado racer won the USPro U23 men&#8217;s time trial last month in West Virginia, and used those time trial skills to make up a three-minute gap to early leaders Michael Garrison (SpeedStudio p\/b Basso) and Connor Pulvidente. He then rode solo for more than 75 miles at the front that carried him across the line with no one in sight.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, during Kreikemeier&#8217;s march, he encountered problems securing water bottles as the temperature soared to 95<strong>\u00b0<\/strong>F(35\u00b0C). A livestream race moto operator following Kreikemeier, with the camera rolling, offered the rider a bottle, which was accepted. Organisers acknowledged this was a rules violation for a rider to accept outside aid, so when Kreikemeier completed the ride, he was told he was DQ&#8217;d.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Bottcher&#8217;s time of 5:26:46 landed him in first place, with Saldana runner-up by one second and Benjamin Perry (Guava x Castelli S.O.G.) third a minute later, and 7:40 ahead of former WorldTour pro Gavin Mannion.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1e8727d6-860b-11f1-b6c9-13a37da9993c\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjsV4GGmqWFSPJFYF5tn3e-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjsV4GGmqWFSPJFYF5tn3e-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjsV4GGmqWFSPJFYF5tn3e-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjsV4GGmqWFSPJFYF5tn3e-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjsV4GGmqWFSPJFYF5tn3e-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjsV4GGmqWFSPJFYF5tn3e-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Caleb Bottcher outsprints Matthew Saldana for FoCo Fondo victory in 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Emily Sierra)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-1e872844-860b-11f1-a303-493e1f68094e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Stephens made it into the lead group of five riders as they made a separation 20 miles into the 118-mile race. The US gravel champion opened a gap on the first big climb over Alexis Skarda (Scott Bicycles\/Q36.5\/Shimano), Courtney Sherwell (Santa Cruz SRAM Kenda Tires), Cecile Lejeune (Trek Driftless), Charlotte Clarke(Ventum, NZL) and Hannah Shell (Goodlife Brands, Pirelli). Then Skarda clawed her way back, and the two rode together until Stephens gave it a big kick with under 15 miles to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Stephens crossed the line first in 6:11:43, with Lejeune going second five minutes later and Shell in third. Skarda finished fourth, and Sherwell rounded out the top five.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Defending nin-binary\/gender expansive champion Robin Cummings (Nine Lives Cycling Collective) finished in 6:30:35 for another victory.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our gravel cycling coverage in 2026. 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Mads W\u00fcrtz Schmidt continues off-road dominance at Ranxo Gravel one week after Unbound 200 plunder, Life Time Grand Prix expands U23 rosters, and more &#8211; Gravel Bits<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QND2GMWc5FHbRsd8BXRzn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QND2GMWc5FHbRsd8BXRzn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QND2GMWc5FHbRsd8BXRzn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QND2GMWc5FHbRsd8BXRzn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QND2GMWc5FHbRsd8BXRzn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">More than 2,000 riders to line up for a taste of UCI Gravel World Championships course at SEVEN in Nannup<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8pKVAGZqgpY78M556XpHpE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8pKVAGZqgpY78M556XpHpE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8pKVAGZqgpY78M556XpHpE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8pKVAGZqgpY78M556XpHpE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8pKVAGZqgpY78M556XpHpE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Unbound clash sees several top names missing from Australian Gravel Championships, but Tiffany Cromwell and Mark O&#8217;Brien set to defend titles<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TJ58iV2uim5GWjjMgNqsTR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TJ58iV2uim5GWjjMgNqsTR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TJ58iV2uim5GWjjMgNqsTR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TJ58iV2uim5GWjjMgNqsTR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TJ58iV2uim5GWjjMgNqsTR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UCI Gravel World Series: Brendan Johnston and Tiffany Cromwell claim victory at SEVEN as field samples World Championships course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mcMqa7mVgAeQMobJYNqDdd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mcMqa7mVgAeQMobJYNqDdd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mcMqa7mVgAeQMobJYNqDdd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mcMqa7mVgAeQMobJYNqDdd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mcMqa7mVgAeQMobJYNqDdd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">2026 gravel national and continental champions index<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3wJVEsixz2uxkQrn7Sc2Zm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3wJVEsixz2uxkQrn7Sc2Zm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3wJVEsixz2uxkQrn7Sc2Zm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3wJVEsixz2uxkQrn7Sc2Zm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3wJVEsixz2uxkQrn7Sc2Zm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The gravelliest UCI Gravel World Championships of them all \u2013 A detailed look at the &#8216;perfect storm&#8217; of terrain that riders will face this October in Western Australia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FybojdVd79PonXnxEokDBP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FybojdVd79PonXnxEokDBP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FybojdVd79PonXnxEokDBP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FybojdVd79PonXnxEokDBP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FybojdVd79PonXnxEokDBP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;There&#8217;s no time for nostalgia&#8217;  &#8211; Increasingly fraught fight for last-chance breaks in Tour de France keep 2026 retiree Ion Izagirre focused on race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLAqZCMdFKWQW7PPKhzVCR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLAqZCMdFKWQW7PPKhzVCR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLAqZCMdFKWQW7PPKhzVCR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLAqZCMdFKWQW7PPKhzVCR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLAqZCMdFKWQW7PPKhzVCR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s hard to deal with&#8217; &#8211; Tour de France stage winner Jasper Philipsen opens up on struggle against pressure of expectations<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsC277LSWaHuaULwiWsbBW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsC277LSWaHuaULwiWsbBW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsC277LSWaHuaULwiWsbBW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsC277LSWaHuaULwiWsbBW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsC277LSWaHuaULwiWsbBW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">\u2018He can ventilate the frustration, but we stick to the line\u2019 \u2013 Lidl-Trek director responds to Quinn Simmons\u2019 comments on team\u2019s Tour de France priorities<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f8w6PJUnSsAaNiuqtV87UB-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f8w6PJUnSsAaNiuqtV87UB-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f8w6PJUnSsAaNiuqtV87UB-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f8w6PJUnSsAaNiuqtV87UB-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f8w6PJUnSsAaNiuqtV87UB-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Adam Yates struggles against stomach problems and time cut to survive stage 17 of Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R6dVD58VoFrKjpufznEK8i-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R6dVD58VoFrKjpufznEK8i-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R6dVD58VoFrKjpufznEK8i-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R6dVD58VoFrKjpufznEK8i-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R6dVD58VoFrKjpufznEK8i-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Make the best of it!&#8217; \u2013 Over an emotional burger and fries, Jonas Vingegaard encouraged his Visma-Lease a Bike teammates to go on the attack at the Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WcvHowm94H6T2mP5Xc3RhH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WcvHowm94H6T2mP5Xc3RhH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WcvHowm94H6T2mP5Xc3RhH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WcvHowm94H6T2mP5Xc3RhH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WcvHowm94H6T2mP5Xc3RhH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;If you did six watts per kilo, you were good. 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He won the inaugural Brazilian Gravel Championships two weeks ago and qualified for Worlds by winning the UCI Gravel World Series race Gravel Brazil in March.<\/p>\n<p>The 36-year-old won his first marathon mountain bike world title in 2018 and a second five years later, then retiring from MTB competitions. He has moved into gravel and road racing, finding success this year in both disciplines, winning the GC at the Tour of the Gila in the spring and then two medals at his home road nationals, including the gold medal in the time trial.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-462aca9c-85ff-11f1-b49b-6d6d3395b933-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Organisers for the UCI Gravel Worlds in Western Australia have begun to announce on social media posts some of the elite riders and country rosters. 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Age group categories will also use the medium or short courses with the same start\/finish, departing 20 minutes after the elites each day.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9MBaLAUEZyMXw8YzDdpsVN-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9MBaLAUEZyMXw8YzDdpsVN-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Mads W\u00fcrtz Schmidt continues off-road dominance at Ranxo Gravel one week after Unbound 200 plunder, Life Time Grand Prix expands U23 rosters, and more &#8211; Gravel Bits<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QND2GMWc5FHbRsd8BXRzn-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QND2GMWc5FHbRsd8BXRzn-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">More than 2,000 riders to line up for a taste of UCI Gravel World Championships course at SEVEN in Nannup<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8pKVAGZqgpY78M556XpHpE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8pKVAGZqgpY78M556XpHpE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Unbound clash sees several top names missing from Australian Gravel Championships, but Tiffany Cromwell and Mark O&#8217;Brien set to defend titles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On the spectator side, camping registrations are now open, which will be the closest overnight accommodations to the courses. 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International flights are based at the Perth Airport, which is a three-and-a-half-hour drive by car or bus.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-lauren-stephens-wins-third-consecutive-foco-fondo-while-breakaway-men-s-winner-disqualified\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Lauren Stephens wins third consecutive FoCo Fondo while breakaway men&#8217;s winner disqualified<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1e8726fa-860b-11f1-91ef-cb2c8cb96589\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tfAKpY6HCZP9gm3TDweK2S-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tfAKpY6HCZP9gm3TDweK2S-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tfAKpY6HCZP9gm3TDweK2S-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tfAKpY6HCZP9gm3TDweK2S-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tfAKpY6HCZP9gm3TDweK2S-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tfAKpY6HCZP9gm3TDweK2S-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Lauren Stephens wins third FoCo Fondo <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Emily Sierra)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-1e872772-860b-11f1-b544-673971555092\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lauren Stephens (Aegis x LOE) won a third consecutive FoCo Fondo gravel race on Sunday, using a late attack to pull away and ride solo across the line in Fort Collins, Colorado.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The elite men&#8217;s race was not so straightforward, with Caleb Bottcher (ENVE\/Shimano\/Neversecond) sprinting just ahead of Matthew Saldana (Cyclesport.com) for second and third places. However, they moved up one step each after breakaway rider Kade Kreikemeier (Meridian Racing), who crossed the finish nearly a minute ahead, was disqualified.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TJ58iV2uim5GWjjMgNqsTR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TJ58iV2uim5GWjjMgNqsTR-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">UCI Gravel World Series: Brendan Johnston and Tiffany Cromwell claim victory at SEVEN as field samples World Championships course<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mcMqa7mVgAeQMobJYNqDdd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mcMqa7mVgAeQMobJYNqDdd-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">2026 gravel national and continental champions index<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3wJVEsixz2uxkQrn7Sc2Zm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3wJVEsixz2uxkQrn7Sc2Zm-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">The gravelliest UCI Gravel World Championships of them all \u2013 A detailed look at the &#8216;perfect storm&#8217; of terrain that riders will face this October in Western Australia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 21-year-old Colorado racer won the USPro U23 men&#8217;s time trial last month in West Virginia, and used those time trial skills to make up a three-minute gap to early leaders Michael Garrison (SpeedStudio p\/b Basso) and Connor Pulvidente. He then rode solo for more than 75 miles at the front that carried him across the line with no one in sight.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, during Kreikemeier&#8217;s march, he encountered problems securing water bottles as the temperature soared to 95<strong>\u00b0<\/strong>F(35\u00b0C). A livestream race moto operator following Kreikemeier, with the camera rolling, offered the rider a bottle, which was accepted. Organisers acknowledged this was a rules violation for a rider to accept outside aid, so when Kreikemeier completed the ride, he was told he was DQ&#8217;d.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Bottcher&#8217;s time of 5:26:46 landed him in first place, with Saldana runner-up by one second and Benjamin Perry (Guava x Castelli S.O.G.) third a minute later, and 7:40 ahead of former WorldTour pro Gavin Mannion.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1e8727d6-860b-11f1-b6c9-13a37da9993c\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjsV4GGmqWFSPJFYF5tn3e-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjsV4GGmqWFSPJFYF5tn3e-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjsV4GGmqWFSPJFYF5tn3e-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjsV4GGmqWFSPJFYF5tn3e-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjsV4GGmqWFSPJFYF5tn3e-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjsV4GGmqWFSPJFYF5tn3e-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Caleb Bottcher outsprints Matthew Saldana for FoCo Fondo victory in 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Emily Sierra)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-1e872844-860b-11f1-a303-493e1f68094e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Stephens made it into the lead group of five riders as they made a separation 20 miles into the 118-mile race. The US gravel champion opened a gap on the first big climb over Alexis Skarda (Scott Bicycles\/Q36.5\/Shimano), Courtney Sherwell (Santa Cruz SRAM Kenda Tires), Cecile Lejeune (Trek Driftless), Charlotte Clarke(Ventum, NZL) and Hannah Shell (Goodlife Brands, Pirelli). Then Skarda clawed her way back, and the two rode together until Stephens gave it a big kick with under 15 miles to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Stephens crossed the line first in 6:11:43, with Lejeune going second five minutes later and Shell in third. Skarda finished fourth, and Sherwell rounded out the top five.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Defending nin-binary\/gender expansive champion Robin Cummings (Nine Lives Cycling Collective) finished in 6:30:35 for another victory.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our gravel cycling coverage in 2026. 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s hard to deal with&#8217; &#8211; Tour de France stage winner Jasper Philipsen opens up on struggle against pressure of expectations<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsC277LSWaHuaULwiWsbBW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsC277LSWaHuaULwiWsbBW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsC277LSWaHuaULwiWsbBW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsC277LSWaHuaULwiWsbBW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsC277LSWaHuaULwiWsbBW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Make the best of it!&#8217; \u2013 Over an emotional burger and fries, Jonas Vingegaard encouraged his Visma-Lease a Bike teammates to go on the attack at the Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WcvHowm94H6T2mP5Xc3RhH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WcvHowm94H6T2mP5Xc3RhH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WcvHowm94H6T2mP5Xc3RhH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WcvHowm94H6T2mP5Xc3RhH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WcvHowm94H6T2mP5Xc3RhH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;If you did six watts per kilo, you were good. Now you&#8217;re a teammate&#8217; \u2013 Barguil worries about burnout for young riders as Tour de France levels rise rapidly<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FybojdVd79PonXnxEokDBP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FybojdVd79PonXnxEokDBP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FybojdVd79PonXnxEokDBP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FybojdVd79PonXnxEokDBP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FybojdVd79PonXnxEokDBP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;There&#8217;s no time for nostalgia&#8217;  &#8211; Increasingly fraught fight for last-chance breaks in Tour de France keep 2026 retiree Ion Izagirre focused on race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FeQsjP7mmtFkJTJ6EABecd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FeQsjP7mmtFkJTJ6EABecd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FeQsjP7mmtFkJTJ6EABecd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FeQsjP7mmtFkJTJ6EABecd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FeQsjP7mmtFkJTJ6EABecd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I completely messed up&#8217; \u2013 Devastated Michael Matthews saw a chance to win for his family at the Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLAqZCMdFKWQW7PPKhzVCR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLAqZCMdFKWQW7PPKhzVCR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLAqZCMdFKWQW7PPKhzVCR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLAqZCMdFKWQW7PPKhzVCR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLAqZCMdFKWQW7PPKhzVCR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s hard to deal with&#8217; &#8211; Tour de France stage winner Jasper Philipsen opens up on struggle against pressure of expectations<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiQGTNvq4wV9XT8PtLHC3S-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiQGTNvq4wV9XT8PtLHC3S-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiQGTNvq4wV9XT8PtLHC3S-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiQGTNvq4wV9XT8PtLHC3S-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiQGTNvq4wV9XT8PtLHC3S-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It was a good decision&#8217; 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He won the inaugural Brazilian Gravel Championships two weeks ago and qualified for Worlds by winning the UCI Gravel World Series race Gravel Brazil in March.<\/p>\n<p>The 36-year-old won his first marathon mountain bike world title in 2018 and a second five years later, then retiring from MTB competitions. He has moved into gravel and road racing, finding success this year in both disciplines, winning the GC at the Tour of the Gila in the spring and then two medals at his home road nationals, including the gold medal in the time trial.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-462aca9c-85ff-11f1-b49b-6d6d3395b933-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Organisers for the UCI Gravel Worlds in Western Australia have begun to announce on social media posts some of the elite riders and country rosters. Petr Vako\u010d of Czechia and Paul Voss of Germany were also noted as heading to Western Australia for the elite men&#8217;s battle in two months.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Australians Tiffany Cromwell and Nicole Frain are among the early confirmations to battle for the elite women&#8217;s rainbow stripes alongside Tessa Neefjes of the Netherlands and Haley Smith of Canada.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Elite women will race 125km on Saturday, October 10, with elite men taking on 143km on Sunday, October 11. Age group categories will also use the medium or short courses with the same start\/finish, departing 20 minutes after the elites each day.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9MBaLAUEZyMXw8YzDdpsVN-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9MBaLAUEZyMXw8YzDdpsVN-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Mads W\u00fcrtz Schmidt continues off-road dominance at Ranxo Gravel one week after Unbound 200 plunder, Life Time Grand Prix expands U23 rosters, and more &#8211; Gravel Bits<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QND2GMWc5FHbRsd8BXRzn-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QND2GMWc5FHbRsd8BXRzn-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">More than 2,000 riders to line up for a taste of UCI Gravel World Championships course at SEVEN in Nannup<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8pKVAGZqgpY78M556XpHpE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8pKVAGZqgpY78M556XpHpE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Unbound clash sees several top names missing from Australian Gravel Championships, but Tiffany Cromwell and Mark O&#8217;Brien set to defend titles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On the spectator side, camping registrations are now open, which will be the closest overnight accommodations to the courses. 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International flights are based at the Perth Airport, which is a three-and-a-half-hour drive by car or bus.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-lauren-stephens-wins-third-consecutive-foco-fondo-while-breakaway-men-s-winner-disqualified\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Lauren Stephens wins third consecutive FoCo Fondo while breakaway men&#8217;s winner disqualified<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1e8726fa-860b-11f1-91ef-cb2c8cb96589\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tfAKpY6HCZP9gm3TDweK2S-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tfAKpY6HCZP9gm3TDweK2S-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tfAKpY6HCZP9gm3TDweK2S-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tfAKpY6HCZP9gm3TDweK2S-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tfAKpY6HCZP9gm3TDweK2S-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tfAKpY6HCZP9gm3TDweK2S-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Lauren Stephens wins third FoCo Fondo <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Emily Sierra)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-1e872772-860b-11f1-b544-673971555092\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lauren Stephens (Aegis x LOE) won a third consecutive FoCo Fondo gravel race on Sunday, using a late attack to pull away and ride solo across the line in Fort Collins, Colorado.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The elite men&#8217;s race was not so straightforward, with Caleb Bottcher (ENVE\/Shimano\/Neversecond) sprinting just ahead of Matthew Saldana (Cyclesport.com) for second and third places. However, they moved up one step each after breakaway rider Kade Kreikemeier (Meridian Racing), who crossed the finish nearly a minute ahead, was disqualified.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TJ58iV2uim5GWjjMgNqsTR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TJ58iV2uim5GWjjMgNqsTR-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">UCI Gravel World Series: Brendan Johnston and Tiffany Cromwell claim victory at SEVEN as field samples World Championships course<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mcMqa7mVgAeQMobJYNqDdd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mcMqa7mVgAeQMobJYNqDdd-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">2026 gravel national and continental champions index<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3wJVEsixz2uxkQrn7Sc2Zm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3wJVEsixz2uxkQrn7Sc2Zm-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">The gravelliest UCI Gravel World Championships of them all \u2013 A detailed look at the &#8216;perfect storm&#8217; of terrain that riders will face this October in Western Australia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 21-year-old Colorado racer won the USPro U23 men&#8217;s time trial last month in West Virginia, and used those time trial skills to make up a three-minute gap to early leaders Michael Garrison (SpeedStudio p\/b Basso) and Connor Pulvidente. He then rode solo for more than 75 miles at the front that carried him across the line with no one in sight.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, during Kreikemeier&#8217;s march, he encountered problems securing water bottles as the temperature soared to 95<strong>\u00b0<\/strong>F(35\u00b0C). A livestream race moto operator following Kreikemeier, with the camera rolling, offered the rider a bottle, which was accepted. Organisers acknowledged this was a rules violation for a rider to accept outside aid, so when Kreikemeier completed the ride, he was told he was DQ&#8217;d.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Bottcher&#8217;s time of 5:26:46 landed him in first place, with Saldana runner-up by one second and Benjamin Perry (Guava x Castelli S.O.G.) third a minute later, and 7:40 ahead of former WorldTour pro Gavin Mannion.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1e8727d6-860b-11f1-b6c9-13a37da9993c\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjsV4GGmqWFSPJFYF5tn3e-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjsV4GGmqWFSPJFYF5tn3e-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjsV4GGmqWFSPJFYF5tn3e-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjsV4GGmqWFSPJFYF5tn3e-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjsV4GGmqWFSPJFYF5tn3e-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjsV4GGmqWFSPJFYF5tn3e-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Caleb Bottcher outsprints Matthew Saldana for FoCo Fondo victory in 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Emily Sierra)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-1e872844-860b-11f1-a303-493e1f68094e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Stephens made it into the lead group of five riders as they made a separation 20 miles into the 118-mile race. 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