Pellaud Wins Festivus Gravel After Unbound 200 Performance
fresh off a strong performance at Unbound Gravel 200, Simon Pellaud of Tudor Pro Cycling stormed to victory at teh Festivus of Gravel, securing his third gravel win of the season. This dominant display highlights Pellaud’s rising star in the gravel cycling scene, building momentum from his runner-up finish at the prestigious Unbound Gravel. Pellaud’s teammate, Jan Stöckli, secured second place, while benjamin Perry took third. Pellaud’s aggressive tactics and unwavering focus, as demonstrated at Unbound and other races, are key to his success, including qualifying for the UCI Gravel World championships. He’s also excelling in the Life Time Grand Prix series. Stay informed with News Directory 3 for all the latest cycling updates.Discover what’s next for Pellaud as he prepares for Leadville!
Simon Pellaud Secures Festivus of Gravel Victory
Updated June 10, 2025
Simon Pellaud of Tudor Pro Cycling showcased his prowess in gravel racing by winning the Festivus of Gravel in Thorsbury, Alberta. This victory marks his third in his inaugural gravel season.Pellaud’s teammate, Jan Stöckli, secured second place, out-sprinting Canadian cyclist Benjamin Perry of Guava x Castelli SOG near the finish.
just a week prior, Pellaud finished second at Unbound Gravel 200. At that race’s finish line in Emporia, he expressed a desire to avoid the struggles he faced at The Traka 360 and Sea Otter Classic Gravel. Despite a strong showing in a two-rider breakaway at Unbound, he narrowly missed the win, finishing 42 seconds behind Cameron Jones.
pellaud’s victory at Gravel Brazil in March qualified him for the UCI Gravel World Championships. He also claimed the general classification title at the Transcordilleras off-road stage race, an eight-day event. His recent success highlights his growing presence in the gravel cycling scene and his ability to perform consistently at a high level.
“I really wanted to be at the front and not in the same position I was in The Traka one month ago. That’s always been my way of racing on the road already. I’m here to show my qualities and abilities and to make the show, to make the public enjoy cycling, and also have fun myself,” Pellaud said after Unbound Gravel 200.
Pellaud is currently tied for third overall in the Life Time grand Prix series with Matt Beers. The upcoming Leadville Trail 100 MTB race may favor Beers, potentially shifting the standings.
Perry commented on Instagram, “We were recipients of a Tudor tag team. Simon Pellaud did his thing, attacked early. I was hoping we could work together, a bunch of Canadian lads and another Tudor rider sitting on, but we didn’t have the juice as a unit.” He added that he found himself alone with Stöckli with 40km to go, Pellaud having long since pulled away. Despite the Tudor team’s dominance, Perry’s third-place finish extended his lead in the Gravel Earth Series.
The 190km “Braveheart” route, comprising 84% gravel, presented riders with 1,391 meters of elevation gain. The race, organized by Tour de France veteran Alex Stieda, is part of the Gravel Earth Series circuit. The next North American stop for GES is the Lost & Found Gravel Festival in California on June 14.
What’s next
Pellaud is preparing for the Leadville Trail 100 MTB race on August 9. He also plans to compete in road events with the Swiss national team and the UCI gravel event in switzerland, Gravel Suisse. Following that,he will race in China’s Qinghai Lake event to prepare for Leadville.