Watch as former road pros rule again at The Gralloch UCI gravel race

Dutch rider Geerike Schreurs secured a landmark victory at The Gralloch UCI gravel race in Scotland, claiming the women’s title for the second consecutive year. Riding for the Specialized Off-Road team, the former WorldTour professional outsprinted Polish competitor Karolina Migon after a challenging 111km race through the Galloway Forest. Schreurs’ win marked her as the first rider to achieve back-to-back victories at the event, underscoring her growing prominence in the gravel racing scene. In the men’s race, Lukas Pöstlberger, another ex-WorldTour rider, delivered a commanding solo performance to take the win. The Austrian, representing Traka 200, had recently triumphed at the Jayco AlUla race in Spain and continued his strong form with this victory. Pöstlberger’s success was aided by a late puncture suffered by British rider Jenson Young, who was forced to settle for second place despite a valiant effort. Young expressed mixed emotions, proud of his performance but frustrated by the mechanical issue that dashed his hopes of victory. The Gralloch, organised by Red On Sports, is a key fixture in the UCI Gravel World Series and serves as a qualifying event for the UCI Gravel World Championships scheduled in Australia later this year. The race attracted a strong field, including notable British riders such as former winner Danni Shrosbree and reigning British gravel champion Lizzie Hermolle, who both finished in the top ten. The event’s success highlights the growing stature of gravel racing in the UK and its role in the international gravel calendar. Looking ahead, Schreurs plans to compete at Unbound, aiming to build on her previous second-place finish there in 2024. The next UK round of the UCI Gravel World Series will be Graen Cymru, set for early September, promising further high-level competition on home soil. With former road professionals increasingly embracing gravel racing, events like The Gralloch continue to raise the profile of this rapidly evolving discipline.