{"id":266710,"date":"2026-10-10T04:53:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T04:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/10\/uci-gravel-world-championships-2026-elite-women-live-group-of-five-ride-clear-in-the-rain\/"},"modified":"2026-10-10T04:53:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T04:53:43","slug":"uci-gravel-world-championships-2026-elite-women-live-group-of-five-ride-clear-in-the-rain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/10\/uci-gravel-world-championships-2026-elite-women-live-group-of-five-ride-clear-in-the-rain\/","title":{"rendered":"UCI Gravel World Championships 2026 elite women LIVE &#8211; Group of five ride clear in the rain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:53:43+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:53:43.807Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9e702bac-c466-11f1-b7bb-a94c65a93a79\">The five lead riders are riding well together but they are coming up against some of the age groupers. Fortunately the tracks are wide and there&#8217;s plenty of space for the pros.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:45:17+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:45:17.457Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-70a642b6-c465-11f1-b962-b521859241e4\">Hartog and Magnaldi make it back to Kl\u00f6ser, Laing and Vos.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:44:15+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:44:15.848Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4be96e9e-c465-11f1-b594-333af1093411\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Abandon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Geerike Schreurs (Netherlands)<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:41:59+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:41:59.668Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fac2f328-c464-11f1-9e97-1bdcf80f4d12\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Leaders:<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Marianne Vos (Netherlands)<br \/>Rosa Kl\u00f6ser (Germany)<br \/>Nele Laing (Germany)<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:41:51+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:41:51.339Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f5c8f232-c464-11f1-a8ac-c340d5241bba\">Cromwell is caught and immediately dropped with Hartog and Magnaldi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:40:30+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:40:30.242Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c586b596-c464-11f1-b06d-9ff08ec26c17\">Cromwell caught making it a lead group of six riders with 58km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:39:13+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:39:13.310Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-978f4838-c464-11f1-b6ca-dd742bd906c1\">The chasing group of five have closed in on Cromwell rapidly on the Ellis Creek climb, the longest and hardest of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:37:20+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:37:20.475Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5458b176-c464-11f1-94ea-c5e3e80d608f\">Five riders break clear of the chase group as it splits up on this latest climb. Laing, Vos, Kl\u00f6ser, Magnaldi and Hartog.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:35:41+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:35:41.506Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-195bec96-c464-11f1-9029-8903bc1621d7\">Interestingly, Villafa\u00f1e is out of the back of the chase group alongside Britain&#8217;s Johnson. Something must have happened as she looked so strong on the climbs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:33:02+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:33:02.189Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-60km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ba6f2da6-c463-11f1-a740-a37ff655af91\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Cromwell now has 1&#8217;32&#8221; on the peloton as the rain pours in Western Australia.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-ba6f2e14-c463-11f1-92b0-89c963133608\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2400px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lky7TpshtwwcoiQQ9S5sJW-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lky7TpshtwwcoiQQ9S5sJW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lky7TpshtwwcoiQQ9S5sJW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lky7TpshtwwcoiQQ9S5sJW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lky7TpshtwwcoiQQ9S5sJW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lky7TpshtwwcoiQQ9S5sJW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: SWPix)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:28:28+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:28:28.956Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-178ddf6a-c463-11f1-b06f-19cf5accb9f6\">Laing and Vos have gapped the rest in the chase showing their descending skills but Cromwell has used the terrain to get her gap back to 1&#8217;17&#8221; after it dropped to 52&#8243; on the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:27:17+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:27:17.427Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ecdbb364-c462-11f1-89d4-35fb42808afd\">Now on a very steep and technical descent on this extremely slippery pea gravel. Cromwell just overshot a hairpin and may have lost a couple of seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:25:01+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:25:01.087Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9b9b9f3c-c462-11f1-afd8-4f78c12df3b6\">Now that Kl\u00f6ser is back in the group the Germans return to the front of the chase group with Oosterwoud struggling again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:22:39+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:22:39.818Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-476d16de-c462-11f1-ad21-7d34a2e3e636\">Cromwell is riding really well and has 1&#8217;21&#8221; on the chasers with Magnaldi leading the chase group yet again. Kl\u00f6ser gets back in as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:19:55+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:19:55.806Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-mechanical\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-mechanical\"><span>Mechanical<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e5a7a928-c461-11f1-b02f-09b86613022e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rosa Kl\u00f6ser (Germany)<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A stick has got into her rear mech. She is back riding but another issue for the German after an earlier puncture.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:18:53+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:18:53.516Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c0925dae-c461-11f1-aad1-c1d6ae45ccdb\">Now time for the Lewana climb, 1.5km at 5.3%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:16:50+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:16:50.545Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-777cdd7e-c461-11f1-8048-5be73a55d8cc\">The Dutch have numbers but are not chasing with the Germans taking the responsibility through a very rocky and puddle filled section as Cromwell opens her gap to 1&#8217;17&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:11:45+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:11:45.954Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-70km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-c1b287aa-c460-11f1-8323-c9e0351e9815\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A brief section of asphalt heads back onto the gravel and Cromwell has 48&#8243; on the chasers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:08:17+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:08:17.587Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-457389d2-c460-11f1-bd5e-ddc5ce7897be\">Meanwhile, Cromwell has 27&#8243; gap on the chase group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:07:39+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:07:39.585Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2ecd88cc-c460-11f1-9738-616c996971f4\">There was a very nasty rut that they hit and it just pushed Schreurs and Moolman-Pasio out with the former kicked to the side and into the rocks. Both look to be out of the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:06:05+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:06:05.678Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-crash\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>Crash<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-f6da0634-c45f-11f1-9ff9-71222abd7dd1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Geerike Schreurs (Netherlands)<br \/>Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio (South Africa)<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The latter gets back on her feet but isn&#8217;t in a rush to get going while Schreurs stays on the ground with the medics tending to both.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T04:00:16+00:00\">2026-10-10T04:00:16.015Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-266fbe4e-c45f-11f1-8f76-05cdcf394054\">Cromwell drags her advantage out to 19&#8243; and is now out of sight from the chase group as the Aussie goes solo in the Worlds, on home soil, in her final race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:59:14+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:59:14.595Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-01e1e19c-c45f-11f1-a05f-c50306efa6a9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vos came into this race with an eye on the gravel specialists as the superstar hopes to become the first rider to take a second gravel world title&#8230;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/they-are-going-to-be-hard-to-beat-for-sure-marianne-vos-toes-the-line-against-a-field-packed-with-discipline-specialists-at-the-uci-gravel-world-championships\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/they-are-going-to-be-hard-to-beat-for-sure-marianne-vos-toes-the-line-against-a-field-packed-with-discipline-specialists-at-the-uci-gravel-world-championships\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/they-are-going-to-be-hard-to-beat-for-sure-marianne-vos-toes-the-line-against-a-field-packed-with-discipline-specialists-at-the-uci-gravel-world-championships\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8216;They are going to be hard to beat for sure&#8217; \u2013 Marianne Vos toes the line against a field packed with discipline specialists at the UCI Gravel World Championships<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-01e1e23c-c45f-11f1-ba56-bf2266980360\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2400px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NfeH5KDcA2tx4UNbzzLZUb-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NfeH5KDcA2tx4UNbzzLZUb-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NfeH5KDcA2tx4UNbzzLZUb-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NfeH5KDcA2tx4UNbzzLZUb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NfeH5KDcA2tx4UNbzzLZUb-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NfeH5KDcA2tx4UNbzzLZUb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Picture by Zac Williams\/SWpix.com - 10\/10\/2026 - Cycling - 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships - Nannup, Western Australia, Australia - Women&amp;amp;rsquo;s Elite - Marianne Vos (Netherlands)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NfeH5KDcA2tx4UNbzzLZUb-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NfeH5KDcA2tx4UNbzzLZUb-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NfeH5KDcA2tx4UNbzzLZUb-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NfeH5KDcA2tx4UNbzzLZUb-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NfeH5KDcA2tx4UNbzzLZUb-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NfeH5KDcA2tx4UNbzzLZUb-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NfeH5KDcA2tx4UNbzzLZUb.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NfeH5KDcA2tx4UNbzzLZUb.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: SW Pix)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:55:25+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:55:25.372Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7933266c-c45e-11f1-8ca6-af671dc0884e\">Cromwell heads onto the descent, probably the longest downhill of the entire race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:54:50+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:54:50.948Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-64b64232-c45e-11f1-bec7-f5a9c40c4a31\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Marianne Vos (Netherlands)<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The former world champion launches for a second time to try and close Cromwell down. She is marked but it has got the rest of the group interested in chasing again.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:53:35+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:53:35.994Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-80km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-37fdd3b8-c45e-11f1-b335-b557e71ed9c1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Cromwell expands her lead to 10&#8243; as the chase stalls.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:52:58+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:52:58.755Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-21c473fe-c45e-11f1-926c-63a3dd130d2c\">Magnaldi is investing a lot of energy on the front of the favourites group without dropping anyone but they stall again and allow Cromwell a bit more gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:50:36+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:50:36.085Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ccbb8ffa-c45d-11f1-8be8-4fee8fdbe3fb\">Vos tried a move but she was heavily marked. Cromwell continues to press on as the chase group starts to sit up a bit more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:47:17+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:47:17.151Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-562f8058-c45d-11f1-862d-45c5ca4ad38b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Tiffany Cromwell (Australia)<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Australian champion launches as soon as she re-joined the leaders to try and get clear but she is solo and the chase is on.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-8a83cb24-c463-11f1-b35a-7b76b4d416f6\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2400px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D6rQ9howD72KP5C7svvVSR-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D6rQ9howD72KP5C7svvVSR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D6rQ9howD72KP5C7svvVSR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D6rQ9howD72KP5C7svvVSR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D6rQ9howD72KP5C7svvVSR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D6rQ9howD72KP5C7svvVSR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Picture by Zac Williams\/SWpix.com - 10\/10\/2026 - Cycling - 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships - Nannup, Western Australia, Australia - Women&amp;amp;rsquo;s Elite - Tiffany Cromwell (Australia)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D6rQ9howD72KP5C7svvVSR-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D6rQ9howD72KP5C7svvVSR-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D6rQ9howD72KP5C7svvVSR-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D6rQ9howD72KP5C7svvVSR-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D6rQ9howD72KP5C7svvVSR-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D6rQ9howD72KP5C7svvVSR-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D6rQ9howD72KP5C7svvVSR.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D6rQ9howD72KP5C7svvVSR.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: SWPix)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:45:38+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:45:38.573Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1b720e0e-c45d-11f1-a8f3-bd76195c8585\">Cromwell is leading the chasing group back to the front group as the leader&#8217;s pace lulls. That was a big effort from the chasers with Oosterwoud still struggling to hold the wheel but we now have a lead group of around 16 riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:43:38+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:43:38.529Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d3e5262a-c45c-11f1-aea6-996ee1155ac2\">And the gap is closing. 15&#8243; between the leaders and chasers as riders like Cromwell, Oosterwoud and Flora Johnson (Great Britain) may get back in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:42:49+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:42:49.704Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b6d01be4-c45c-11f1-b4bb-bbda55e50892\">The Shale climb appears to have favoured the chase group as the gap drops to 22&#8243;, but this will be based on the motorbikes so we take that gap with a pinch of salt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:37:29+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:37:29.173Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f7abbd54-c45b-11f1-b44c-5526e04d2a03\">Onto Shale climb of 800m at 6.8% which is being done very swiftly as Villafa\u00f1e and Magnaldi lead the way for now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:35:58+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:35:58.251Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c1804344-c45b-11f1-a113-d5163ea6bf73\">The gap between the lead group including Vos, Villafa\u00f1e, Kl\u00f6ser, Moolman-Pasio and the rest have a minute on the group including Cromwell, Wright and Oosterwoud.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:30:52+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:30:52.147Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-puncture\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-puncture\"><span>Puncture<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0b08f91c-c45b-11f1-9f8e-0913683dca4a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Holly Harris (Australia)<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">She has a front flat but she seems to have got it fixed pretty fast.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:27:45+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:27:45.733Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9becba46-c45a-11f1-a314-09aebf554951\">Bit of grass racing turns into mud and then some more traditional looking gravel for a very short period before returning back to the pea gravel very soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:24:54+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:24:54.512Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-35e0a8ac-c45a-11f1-835e-9f38208ace53\">On the Adina climb now, 1.1km long at 4% average.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:24:26+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:24:26.256Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-25021ae8-c45a-11f1-a912-b34e3c6b572c\">Great crowds around the feed area after a period on private land.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:23:40+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:23:40.558Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09fc20fe-c45a-11f1-a4c8-5bb35f7c82b6\">Through the feed zone now as multiple riders take on fresh bottles, bars and gels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:22:51+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:22:51.821Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ecb98676-c459-11f1-b92a-99ee4e723b5c\">Cromwell, Wright, Oosterwoud are now around 45&#8243; down on the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:21:44+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:21:44.140Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c46716de-c459-11f1-a350-dfd31f686f87\">Wright did all that work on the toughest gradients but has not made the group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:21:17+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:21:17.266Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b467c0b2-c459-11f1-bfd5-dd98bf49c86c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sof\u00eda G\u00f3mez Villafa\u00f1e (Argentina)<br \/>Nicole Frain (Australia)<br \/>Marianne Vos (Netherlands)<br \/>Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio (South Africa) <br \/>Nele Laing (Germany)<br \/>Erica Magnaldi (Italy)<br \/>Elisa Sern\u00e9 (Netherlands)<br \/>Rosa Kl\u00f6ser (Germany)<br \/>Geerike Schreurs (Netherlands)<br \/>Larissa Hartog (Netherlanda)<br \/>Irina L\u00fctzelschwab (Switzerland)<br \/>Haley Smith (Canada)<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And a few others now lead.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:17:21+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:17:21.171Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-27b187ac-c459-11f1-8453-87fde48921ca\">The Dutch still just about have four riders in this select group with Hartog and Geerike Schreurs just holding on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:16:21+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:16:21.977Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0467de7c-c459-11f1-ae8c-8702a35bc915\">Cromwell also out of the back with Denmark&#8217;s Janni Spangsberg Schori losing tough as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:15:37+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:15:37.304Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e9e7c562-c458-11f1-bf77-690c0cbef01d\">Wendy Oosterwoud (Netherlands), Gravel World Series leader, has been gapped just before the hardest section. That is a big surprise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:14:36+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:14:36.647Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c59556c0-c458-11f1-9ee0-23a151eb5d66\">Kl\u00f6ser flies pass British duo of Nutt and Hermolle as they have to negotiate their way around one of the camera bikes that has got stuck in the mud on the gradients of Brockman.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:13:42+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:13:42.949Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a591bcd8-c458-11f1-b6d7-41dc67c4a586\">Wright is ripping this peloton to bits on this climb but Kl\u00f6ser is about to make it back on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:11:05+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:11:05.049Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-477367d2-c458-11f1-9a7a-9f3ffbbed642\">Kl\u00f6ser has fought very well and is about 10&#8243; off the back of the lead group and is picking up riders who are losing touch.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-85027248-c45b-11f1-8f26-8b8a8a06a461\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2400px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9wvVHU4HxgAPPwHSx2HuQ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9wvVHU4HxgAPPwHSx2HuQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9wvVHU4HxgAPPwHSx2HuQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9wvVHU4HxgAPPwHSx2HuQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9wvVHU4HxgAPPwHSx2HuQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9wvVHU4HxgAPPwHSx2HuQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Picture by Zac Williams\/SWpix.com - 10\/10\/2026 - Cycling - 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships - Nannup, Western Australia, Australia - Women&amp;amp;rsquo;s Elite - Rosa Kl&amp;amp;ouml;ser (Germany)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9wvVHU4HxgAPPwHSx2HuQ-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9wvVHU4HxgAPPwHSx2HuQ-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9wvVHU4HxgAPPwHSx2HuQ-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9wvVHU4HxgAPPwHSx2HuQ-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9wvVHU4HxgAPPwHSx2HuQ-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9wvVHU4HxgAPPwHSx2HuQ-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9wvVHU4HxgAPPwHSx2HuQ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9wvVHU4HxgAPPwHSx2HuQ.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:10:20+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:10:20.311Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2cc6c8c0-c458-11f1-b4a0-f928792fce00\">The climb is 2.5km at 8% with kicks well over 15%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:09:54+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:09:54.318Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1d5344cc-c458-11f1-b917-c990b01581a0\">Onto the Brockman climb with Wright and Magnaldi upping the tempo with the rain starting yet again. You won&#8217;t win the race here but you can certainly lose it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:05:52+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:05:52.872Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8d671ca8-c457-11f1-a8a1-d770b795d749\">Wright, Hartog, Cromwell and Erica Magnaldi (Italy) lead the peloton on this rolling terrain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:05:07+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:05:07.630Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-7272b93e-c457-11f1-9580-090de91030d5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton now bunches up after that descent as they build towards the first majorly hard climb of Brockwell.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:03:30+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:03:30.596Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-389a1d1a-c457-11f1-a184-ed0922fdcbc9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Maddy Nutt (Great Britain) was just off the back after that descent but has made it back in now. She will be relying on her huge engine and stamina to be involved in the final&#8230;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/the-year-where-someone-whos-primarily-a-gravel-racer-would-win-maddy-nutt-representing-the-specialists-at-the-world-championships\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/the-year-where-someone-whos-primarily-a-gravel-racer-would-win-maddy-nutt-representing-the-specialists-at-the-world-championships\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/the-year-where-someone-whos-primarily-a-gravel-racer-would-win-maddy-nutt-representing-the-specialists-at-the-world-championships\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8216;The year where someone who&#8217;s primarily a gravel racer would win \u2013 Maddy Nutt representing the specialists at the World Championships<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-389a1d88-c457-11f1-9805-cb5036cadb9f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1986px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:76.23%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZoaQEEVSp4iYTKQufKEVZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZoaQEEVSp4iYTKQufKEVZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZoaQEEVSp4iYTKQufKEVZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZoaQEEVSp4iYTKQufKEVZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZoaQEEVSp4iYTKQufKEVZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZoaQEEVSp4iYTKQufKEVZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Maddy Nutt (Q36.5) finished second at her first Unbound XL in 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZoaQEEVSp4iYTKQufKEVZ-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZoaQEEVSp4iYTKQufKEVZ-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZoaQEEVSp4iYTKQufKEVZ-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZoaQEEVSp4iYTKQufKEVZ-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZoaQEEVSp4iYTKQufKEVZ-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZoaQEEVSp4iYTKQufKEVZ-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZoaQEEVSp4iYTKQufKEVZ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZoaQEEVSp4iYTKQufKEVZ.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Gretchen Powers)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T03:00:49+00:00\">2026-10-10T03:00:49.791Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d8bac908-c456-11f1-8295-b15fad55585a\">Some info coming from the start&#8230; The age groupers are heading out in waves now. Some were so keen to ensure a good spot in the start line that they were sitting in the ground with their bikes in their start box well over an hour before their start time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:59:45+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:59:45.670Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-puncture\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-puncture\"><span>Puncture<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b28011da-c456-11f1-b651-3d39fa120944\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rosa Kl\u00f6ser (Germany)<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">One of the big favourites for the race is trying to fix this quickly with her plugs but the sealant taking a while. She is now back riding but a long way out the back now. Similar happened in Unbound earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:57:38+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:57:38.604Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-66cc0ff0-c456-11f1-af77-119b1a64084a\">The sun is back out now but the gravel is very wet and slippy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:56:43+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:56:43.305Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-45cd88ba-c456-11f1-a22e-9b70dc597b16\">Onto the first descent of the day now and the pace shot up to make sure they were in a good position with Vos, Sophie Wright (Great Britain) and Larissa Hartog (Netherlands) leading the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:55:22+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:55:22.230Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-157a1fd4-c456-11f1-be6b-6595719fba18\">Bloor is caught by the Dutch led peloton that has been whittled right down on the first climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:53:21+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:53:21.627Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cd9b04a8-c455-11f1-ba5b-d74d504a5e12\">Inside 1km from the top of the Killarney climb as Bloor holds a very slender lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:52:07+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:52:07.377Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-crash\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>Crash<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a15a42a0-c455-11f1-85a0-613530c19f8f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Gabrielle Fox (Ireland)<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Not ideal for the Irish rider who clipped a wheel and came down. She is back riding but is now out of the back.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:50:16+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:50:16.461Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5f3f57ac-c455-11f1-bc15-9db40c251296\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Former Australian national road champion Nicole Frain is keen to see a gravel specialist take the title today&#8230;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/i-would-love-to-see-an-actual-gravel-rider-winning-the-jersey-an-established-gravel-incarnation-of-nicole-frain-lines-up-as-key-hope-for-home-nation-at-nannup-gravel-world-championships\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/i-would-love-to-see-an-actual-gravel-rider-winning-the-jersey-an-established-gravel-incarnation-of-nicole-frain-lines-up-as-key-hope-for-home-nation-at-nannup-gravel-world-championships\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/i-would-love-to-see-an-actual-gravel-rider-winning-the-jersey-an-established-gravel-incarnation-of-nicole-frain-lines-up-as-key-hope-for-home-nation-at-nannup-gravel-world-championships\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8216;I would love to see an actual gravel rider winning the jersey&#8217; \u2013 An established gravel incarnation of Nicole Frain lines up as key hope for home-nation at Nannup Gravel World Championships<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-5f3f5810-c455-11f1-affb-69afe764f8f8\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.65%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xJsCV77NKDRYC4cTznLnsC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xJsCV77NKDRYC4cTznLnsC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xJsCV77NKDRYC4cTznLnsC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xJsCV77NKDRYC4cTznLnsC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xJsCV77NKDRYC4cTznLnsC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xJsCV77NKDRYC4cTznLnsC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nicole Frain (Australia) in 2024 at the UCI Gravel World Championships sitting between Puck Pieterse (Netherlands) and Romy Kasper (Germany)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xJsCV77NKDRYC4cTznLnsC-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xJsCV77NKDRYC4cTznLnsC-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xJsCV77NKDRYC4cTznLnsC-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xJsCV77NKDRYC4cTznLnsC-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xJsCV77NKDRYC4cTznLnsC-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xJsCV77NKDRYC4cTznLnsC-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xJsCV77NKDRYC4cTznLnsC.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xJsCV77NKDRYC4cTznLnsC.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Alex Whitehead\/SWpix.com)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:47:54+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:47:54.553Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0aa38448-c455-11f1-9065-7770b7ca0a70\">The peloton has shrunk quite a lot on this first climb with Bloor being reeled back in very soon.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-85026b5e-c45b-11f1-bea8-85aa5aa581cd\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2400px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2zU2QoBo6M9qUkxR9EEfrB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2zU2QoBo6M9qUkxR9EEfrB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2zU2QoBo6M9qUkxR9EEfrB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2zU2QoBo6M9qUkxR9EEfrB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2zU2QoBo6M9qUkxR9EEfrB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2zU2QoBo6M9qUkxR9EEfrB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Picture by Zac Williams\/SWpix.com - 10\/10\/2026 - Cycling - 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships - Nannup, Western Australia, Australia - Women&amp;amp;rsquo;s Elite - The peloton\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2zU2QoBo6M9qUkxR9EEfrB-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2zU2QoBo6M9qUkxR9EEfrB-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2zU2QoBo6M9qUkxR9EEfrB-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2zU2QoBo6M9qUkxR9EEfrB-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2zU2QoBo6M9qUkxR9EEfrB-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2zU2QoBo6M9qUkxR9EEfrB-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2zU2QoBo6M9qUkxR9EEfrB.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2zU2QoBo6M9qUkxR9EEfrB.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Zac Williams\/SWpix.com)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:46:42+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:46:42.839Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dfe8d7e4-c454-11f1-8e7b-632d56a25ff9\">Bloor&#8217;s gap has now reduced significantly as she continues to tap out a rhythm that suits her but she now just has 30&#8243; on the chasers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:46:00+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:46:00.046Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c6727536-c454-11f1-8e0d-fb94649eb5d6\">One unexpected rider on the startlist for the elite women was Peta Mullens (Australia) who was expecting to ride the age group of 35-39 but received an email a few days ago saying she will have to race the elite due to rule changes coming into force&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-DeRIBMSsaRm\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:43:56+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:43:56.338Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7ca40f1e-c454-11f1-ad11-fdfd2e460fc8\">Multiple riders now struggling to hold onto the peloton as Bloor has 1&#8217;02&#8221; on the pack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:40:59+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:40:59.277Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-131f68f4-c454-11f1-9b86-c1d826865506\">The climb Killarney which is 5.4km of very undulating riding and an average of 3.4% but with some nasty kickers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:40:16+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:40:16.413Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-110km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-f99b3890-c453-11f1-8754-b31185e38741\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The gap goes out to a minute for Bloor who will be very happy for the moment but I imagine she would like to have some company. She rides solo for the time being.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:34:24+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:34:24.890Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-280f06c6-c453-11f1-9b04-6f85dd8998e6\">Mutsumi Hara (Japan) and Elizabeth Hermolle (Great Britain) early off the back but it is a tough start and there&#8217;s a long way to go as the rain begins to fall again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:32:13+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:32:13.456Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d9d43242-c452-11f1-9754-9b54f326fb15\">Mud is already caking the backs of the riders as the riders are on the first climb of the day now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:30:50+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:30:50.436Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ab6e1eae-c452-11f1-9a9d-ab8b531d8d5e\">Bloor&#8217;s wheel skipping and skidding all over the place forcing her to freewheel. All the riders have only been able to recon some of the route due to some of the sections being on private property including the first climb of the day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-850266fe-c45b-11f1-b2ff-f3510e1d087c\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2400px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.71%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2yCZo2BqbpKRMbjKEQ27K-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2yCZo2BqbpKRMbjKEQ27K-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2yCZo2BqbpKRMbjKEQ27K-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2yCZo2BqbpKRMbjKEQ27K-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2yCZo2BqbpKRMbjKEQ27K-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2yCZo2BqbpKRMbjKEQ27K-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Picture by James Raison\/SWpix.com - 10\/10\/2026 - Cycling - 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships - Nannup, Western Australia, Australia - Women&amp;amp;rsquo;s Elite - Ella Bloor (Australia)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2yCZo2BqbpKRMbjKEQ27K-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2yCZo2BqbpKRMbjKEQ27K-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2yCZo2BqbpKRMbjKEQ27K-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2yCZo2BqbpKRMbjKEQ27K-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2yCZo2BqbpKRMbjKEQ27K-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2yCZo2BqbpKRMbjKEQ27K-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2yCZo2BqbpKRMbjKEQ27K.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2yCZo2BqbpKRMbjKEQ27K.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:28:12+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:28:12.416Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4a07abc6-c452-11f1-aed6-83c55cb38ba9\">The peloton hit the gravel and immediately things change as the pace shoots up with the Dutch crowding the front still. 5km to the first climb of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:27:29+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:27:29.095Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-gravel-begins\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-gravel-begins\"><span>Gravel begins<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-304222a2-c452-11f1-b467-b9e8680e69eb\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Bloor leads onto the gravel with a very wet surface and a few puddles. A couple of early twitches from the back wheel for the Australian rider. She now has 34&#8243; on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:23:59+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:23:59.024Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b3150344-c451-11f1-9882-07b4ae0d03f8\">Bloor has a gap of just 12&#8243; on the peloton as the gravel edges closer and closer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:19:39+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:19:39.051Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-18179550-c451-11f1-bad9-c9d90b418ab5\">12 riders down as DNFs including Germany&#8217;s Romy Kaspar and the Netherlands&#8217; Riejanne Markus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:18:02+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:18:02.687Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-dea81eac-c450-11f1-9d94-07394dd3fa35\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ella Bloor (Australia)<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The home nation gets the ball rolling with the first attack of the day. No-one keen on following for the time being as we are still on the asphalt with 10km until the gravel begins.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:13:31+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:13:31.873Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3d38cdfa-c450-11f1-a58d-4b50cfac4a23\">It is a fast start on the asphalt to begin with the tiny peloton bunched together for the moment but when they hit the gravel it&#8217;ll likely immediately split up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:10:39+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:10:39.794Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-125-6km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-125-6km-to-go\"><span>125.6km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d7478d06-c44f-11f1-8f93-95560ae0fa38\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Racing begins for the 2026 Gravel World Championships in Nannup with the Dutch team immediately up to the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:08:29+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:08:29.103Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-88c42d92-c44f-11f1-8ae6-07630ac9d85a\">Australian gravel champion and winner here for the SEVEN Gravel race in Nannup earlier in the year, Tiffany Cromwell, is another rider who will be hanging up the wheels after this race.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-DeRRYGIkzoP\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:06:45+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:06:45.877Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4b4d8210-c44f-11f1-a154-af345ad6b28b\">This will be the final race in the career of South African WorldTour rider Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio despite having a cold.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-DeRRc4KAPJj\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T02:04:37+00:00\">2026-10-10T02:04:37.385Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-feb7df36-c44e-11f1-95cb-177c2d26409f\">It is being said that this is a &#8216;true&#8217; gravel course with 85% of the course on gravel with intense gradients and a huge amount of climbing. The chance for the specialists to finally have a pure gravel rider in the rainbow bands after road stars have dominated the first four editions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T01:58:27+00:00\">2026-10-10T01:58:27.367Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-221b39ec-c44e-11f1-856a-8788b5b3be73\">The riders are beginning to line up on the start line in Nannup with Wendy Oosterwoud of the Netherlands wearing number one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T01:55:41+00:00\">2026-10-10T01:55:41.531Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bf4471b2-c44d-11f1-8026-7da1ebd1de46\">The gravel is like nothing seen in European gravel racing and is unique to the area in Australia. Pea gravel is what it says on the tin, gravel that is shaped like peas. It can been incredibly slippery when dry but when wet it can be compacted down and become less notable with tyre choice being crucial.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T01:53:17+00:00\">2026-10-10T01:53:17.453Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6964da0c-c44d-11f1-aa63-89ba1105605b\">The course itself is extremely challenging. While it is rather short, in the 125.6km of racing there are 3180 metres of elevation gain with the climbs not allow immediate rest after the summits are they tend to plateau for a while afterwards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T01:48:39+00:00\">2026-10-10T01:48:39.542Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c3c1341a-c44c-11f1-9bdd-15f213e07680\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For those who may not be familiar with the gravel scene but knows road will have one name screaming out at them, that being former world gravel champion Marianne Vos. However, there are some star specialists are here with Argentina&#8217;s Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e, home rider Nicole Frain and many more all lining up to challenge.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/true-grit-specialists-primed-to-challenge-the-run-of-road-pro-rainbow-jerseys-analysing-the-gravel-world-championships-contenders\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/true-grit-specialists-primed-to-challenge-the-run-of-road-pro-rainbow-jerseys-analysing-the-gravel-world-championships-contenders\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/true-grit-specialists-primed-to-challenge-the-run-of-road-pro-rainbow-jerseys-analysing-the-gravel-world-championships-contenders\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>True grit specialists primed to challenge the run of road pro rainbow jerseys \u2013 Analysing the Gravel World Championships contenders<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-c3c13488-c44c-11f1-88f3-09a0b802b09b\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trNo5fgL72aJ22UyY2R2cL-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trNo5fgL72aJ22UyY2R2cL-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trNo5fgL72aJ22UyY2R2cL-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trNo5fgL72aJ22UyY2R2cL-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trNo5fgL72aJ22UyY2R2cL-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trNo5fgL72aJ22UyY2R2cL-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Collage of Sofia Gomez Villafa&amp;amp;ntilde;e, Florian Vermeersch and Mads Wurtz Schmidt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trNo5fgL72aJ22UyY2R2cL-1200-80.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trNo5fgL72aJ22UyY2R2cL-1024-80.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trNo5fgL72aJ22UyY2R2cL-970-80.png 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trNo5fgL72aJ22UyY2R2cL-650-80.png 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trNo5fgL72aJ22UyY2R2cL-480-80.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trNo5fgL72aJ22UyY2R2cL-320-80.png 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trNo5fgL72aJ22UyY2R2cL.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trNo5fgL72aJ22UyY2R2cL.png\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Life Time \/ Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T01:39:41+00:00\">2026-10-10T01:39:41.175Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-82d88350-c44b-11f1-ad7e-3de1c659e329\">Racing is due to begin at 10:10 local time in Nannup. Roughly 30 minutes from now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T01:35:08+00:00\">2026-10-10T01:35:08.334Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e03b8354-c44a-11f1-aa2e-d7a1050e7d59\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The women face a challenging but rather short 125.6km of racing on the gravel of Western Australia, what should they be looking out for? Well, we&#8217;ve put together what we think will be the three things that could shape the racing&#8230;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/three-course-features-that-could-be-make-or-break-at-the-uci-gravel-world-championships-in-nannup\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/three-course-features-that-could-be-make-or-break-at-the-uci-gravel-world-championships-in-nannup\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/three-course-features-that-could-be-make-or-break-at-the-uci-gravel-world-championships-in-nannup\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Three course features that could be make or break at the UCI Gravel World Championships in Nannup<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-e03b83ae-c44a-11f1-b92c-61a0f89aaf24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCpi4LX6sGpiB4VEJU2HEF-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCpi4LX6sGpiB4VEJU2HEF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCpi4LX6sGpiB4VEJU2HEF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCpi4LX6sGpiB4VEJU2HEF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCpi4LX6sGpiB4VEJU2HEF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCpi4LX6sGpiB4VEJU2HEF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Riders out on a reconnaissance ride on the final section of the course including the Folly climb\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCpi4LX6sGpiB4VEJU2HEF-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCpi4LX6sGpiB4VEJU2HEF-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCpi4LX6sGpiB4VEJU2HEF-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCpi4LX6sGpiB4VEJU2HEF-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCpi4LX6sGpiB4VEJU2HEF-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCpi4LX6sGpiB4VEJU2HEF-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCpi4LX6sGpiB4VEJU2HEF.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCpi4LX6sGpiB4VEJU2HEF.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Patrick Boer\u00e9 \/ Nannup UCI Gravel World Championships)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T01:28:18+00:00\">2026-10-10T01:28:18.267Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ebd70a68-c449-11f1-bae4-0357a959e8fd\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Info from our Australia Editor Simone Giuliani on the ground is that the course has had some overnight rain, compacting the pea gravel making the route less slippery.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, the riders will have to contend with puddles, likely not to the same extent seen at Unbound this year, but still an extra challenge for the riders.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-ebd70ad6-c449-11f1-b71c-47324afefaf9\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:5272px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:74.89%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LAfMaf5X6LuN2CGWnyDEim-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LAfMaf5X6LuN2CGWnyDEim-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LAfMaf5X6LuN2CGWnyDEim-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LAfMaf5X6LuN2CGWnyDEim-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LAfMaf5X6LuN2CGWnyDEim-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LAfMaf5X6LuN2CGWnyDEim-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The SEVEN Gravel Race from Nannup Western Australia, with the location hosting the UCI Gravel World Championships in 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LAfMaf5X6LuN2CGWnyDEim-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LAfMaf5X6LuN2CGWnyDEim-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LAfMaf5X6LuN2CGWnyDEim-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LAfMaf5X6LuN2CGWnyDEim-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LAfMaf5X6LuN2CGWnyDEim-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LAfMaf5X6LuN2CGWnyDEim-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LAfMaf5X6LuN2CGWnyDEim.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LAfMaf5X6LuN2CGWnyDEim.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Daniela Tommasi \/ SEVEN Gravel Race)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-10T01:24:36+00:00\">2026-10-10T01:24:36.437Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7cb9abb8-c1b0-11f1-8a82-9180679151c7\">Hello and welcome to <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>&#8216; live updates of the women&#8217;s UCI World Gravel Championships 2026 from Nannup, Western Australia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-2097e614-c44a-11f1-adad-8bb5532734f2\">The temperatures have been high for much of the week but it is a cool and fresh 16\u00b0C, unusually low for spring time in the area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/uci-gravel-world-championships-2026-elite-women-live-star-names-descend-on-nannup-australia-to-battle-for-rainbows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026-10-10T04:53:43.807Z The five lead riders are riding well together but they are coming up against some of the age groupers. Fortunately the tracks are wide and there&#8217;s plenty of space for the pros. 2026-10-10T04:45:17.457Z Hartog and Magnaldi make it back to Kl\u00f6ser, Laing and Vos. 2026-10-10T04:44:15.848Z Abandon Geerike Schreurs (Netherlands) 2026-10-10T04:41:59.668Z Leaders: Marianne Vos (Netherlands)Rosa [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":266711,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6804],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-266710","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cycling"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/266710","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=266710"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/266710\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/266711"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=266710"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=266710"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=266710"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}