Gravel Bohemia

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

Neporazitelní! Pátý český šampionát na gravelu míří poprvé do Bedřichova v Jizerských horách. Aneb Vakoč, Stošek, Adel vs. Kasper crypto4me?

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04/08/2026

Vakoč poslal Bottase v cíli na českou kuchyni… Na křtu světové gravelové série v Hlinsku byla nejlepší druhá Zemanová.

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04/08/2026

LINDBERG AND FRAIN CONFIRM AT GRAVEL TOUR HLINSKO

The inaugural Gravel Tour Hlinsko, a new event in the GravelKing UCI Gravel World Series, attracted a strong international field to the Czech Republic and delivered exciting racing across the demanding 131 km course through the region's gravel roads and forests.

Men Elite: Lindberg Continues Winning Streak

Danish gravel specialist Jonas Lindberg confirmed his outstanding form by claiming a solo victory in Hlinsko. The win comes just two weeks after his victory at the 3RIDES Gravel Race in Winterberg (Germany), making this his second UCI Gravel win of the season.

After attacking at the end of the opening lap, Lindberg successfully held off a strong chase group to cross the line alone.

🥇 Jonas Lindberg (DEN) – 3:48:39
🥈 Joel Suter (SUI) +2:06
🥉 Petr Vakoč (CZE) +2:30

Home favourite Petr Vakoč once again demonstrated remarkable consistency. With his third-place finish, the Czech rider further strengthens his position as the leader of the Men Elite ranking.

Behind the podium, Czech rider Matyáš Fiala continued his breakthrough season with an impressive fourth place, followed by Swiss Lars Sommer and Belgian riders Lukasz Maleszewski and Daan Grosemans.

Women Elite: Frain Claims Fourth Series Victory

In the women's race, Australian Nicole Frain continued her impressive 2026 campaign by taking another dominant victory. Following early season Gravel World Series wins in Turnhout (Belgium), Elvas (Portugal) and Wörthersee (Austria), the Australian secured her fourth series victory of the season.

Frain's excellent run of form comes at the perfect moment as riders build towards the UCI Gravel World Championships in Australia later this year.

🥇 Nicole Frain (AUS) – 4:28:25
🥈 Kristýna Zemanová (CZE) +3:28
🥉 Wendy Oosterwoud (NED) +6:23

Reigning Czech champion Kristýna Zemanová delivered another strong performance to finish second, while Dutch rider Wendy Oosterwoud rounded out the podium. As a result, Frain slowly closes the gap to Oosterwoud in the overall Women Elite standings.

⭐ Bottas Among the Attractions

The event also attracted considerable attention thanks to the participation of Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas, who completed the race and secured qualification for the UCI Gravel World Championships in his age category, a ticket he won’t be able to use as the Formule 1 season is heading to Singapore that weekend.

03/08/2026

03/08/2026

02/08/2026

„Nevím, jak vypadám, ale jsem trochu unavený. Byla to těžká trať. Ale pěkný závod, hezké cesty lesem. Užil jsem si to,“ prohlásil po dojezdu do cíle Valtteri Bottas.
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02/08/2026

Hlinsko zažilo premiéru světové gravelové série ve velkém stylu. 👌🏻

Na start jednoho z nejvýznamnějších domácích gravelových závodů dorazila silná mezinárodní konkurence včetně jezdců z profesionálních silničních týmů, českých reprezentantů i finské hvězdy formule 1 Valtteriho Bottase, který svým příjezdem doslova pobláznil město. 😍

Kvůli populárnímu pilotovi se do Hlinska sjely stovky fanoušků z celé republiky a Bottas se jim odvděčil nejen ochotou rozdávat podpisy a fotit se, ale také účastí v samotném závodě.

Vakoč se Zemanovou potvrdili v Hlinsku roli českých jedniček. Výhry ale berou Dán Lindberg a Australanka Frain