Jonas Koch and Carolin Schiff emerged victorious at the Hegau Gravel Race in Germany, the second round of the UCI Gravel World Series in 2024. In the women’s race, Schiff secured the win in a close battle with Janine Schneider, crossing the line with a one second lead. Maaike Colje took third place, the only other rider within a minute of the winning time.
In the men’s race, Koch finished 38 seconds ahead of runner up Daan Soete, with Petr Vakoc coming in just two seconds behind Soete. The race took place on a 136km course consisting of two 52km laps and a 32km lap, with a total elevation gain of 2,710m. The UCI Gravel World Series offers opportunities to qualify for the UCI Gravel World Championships in Belgium in October.
The men’s elite category included riders like Hendrix Mees, Hellemose Asbjorn, and Georg Egger. The women’s elite category saw top finishers such as Wendy Oosterwoud, Maude Farrell, and Klara Sofie Skovgaard Hansen. Stay updated with the latest race content, interviews, features