UCI Gravel World Series: Vos & Vandeputte Win Titles at 3RIDES
Marianne Vos adn Niels Vandeputte triumphed at the UCI Gravel World Series 3RIDES in Aachen, Germany, marking a pivotal moment in gravel cycling. Vos, in her first race wearing the Gravel World Championships jersey, dominated the women’s race, completing the 122-kilometer course in impressive time, while Vandeputte secured victory after a thrilling sprint finish in the men’s event. This event, a key qualifying round, saw approximately 1,600 cyclists navigate the challenging Eifel region. News Directory 3 is on top of the latest developments in professional cycling. With this race now in the books, the focus shifts to the upcoming events throughout June, with a spot at the UCI Gravel World championships on the line. discover what’s next in the exciting world of gravel racing!
Marianne Vos Victorious at UCI Gravel World Series Aachen
Updated June 02, 2025
Marianne Vos, riding for Visma-Lease a Bike, showcased her dominance in gravel cycling by winning the women’s race at the UCI Gravel World Series in Aachen, Germany. The race, held last weekend, marked the first competitive outing for Vos in her Gravel World Championships jersey.
Vos completed the 122-kilometer course in 3 hours, 37 minutes, and 10 seconds. The course featured a 61km loop with 65% gravel and 790 meters of elevation gain per lap. She finished 2 minutes and 25 seconds ahead of the chase group.
Larissa Hartog of ZZPR.nl Orange Babies secured second place in a sprint,followed by Romy Kasper from Human Powered Health.Irina Lützelschwab (Team Bulls Schweiz) finished fourth.
In the men’s race, Niels vandeputte (Alpecin-Deceuninck) emerged victorious after a sprint finish among a leading group of seven. Jonas Koch (Red Bull-Bora Hansgrohe) and Felix Stehli (Team Vorarlberg) completed the podium.
The race began with rain, but conditions improved as approximately 1,600 cyclists traversed the Eifel region. However, deteriorating weather on Sunday led to the cancellation of the 3RIDES Gran Fondo for safety concerns.
The UCI Gravel World Series event in Aachen was the last of six qualifying rounds in May for the UCI Gravel World Championships. Another six events are scheduled throughout June.
| Position | Rider | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marianne Vos | 3:37:10 |
| 2 | Larissa Hartog | +2:25 |
| 3 | Romy Kasper | +2:25 |
| 4 | Irina Lützelschwab | +2:26 |
| 5 | Leonie Bentveld | +4:58 |
| Position | Rider | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niels Vandeputte | 3:11:14 |
| 2 | Jonas Koch | +04 |
| 3 | Felix Stehl | +04 |
| 4 | Frits Biesterbos | +08 |
| 5 | kevin Panhuyzen | +11 |
What’s next
Cyclists will now look ahead to the remaining UCI Gravel World Series events in June, as they continue to vie for qualification spots for the UCI Gravel World Championships.