SCHEDULE FOR 3RIDES GRAVEL WINTERBERG: THE RACES
3RIDES is introducing a new format for the Gravel Winterberg Edition in 2026: the Gravel Stage Race. The three stages will take place from Friday to Sunday. It is possible to book each individual day or take part in the entire stage race and compete for victory in the overall standings.
On the first stage, the participants cover 14 km and 300 m of altitude in a gravel time trial.
The distance of the stages on Saturday and Sunday depends on the age group of the participants.
The Stage 2 lap on Saturday covers 35 km and 850 m elevation gain. The 50w+ and 60m+ age groups ride two laps (70 km, 1,700 m elevation gain), while the elite age groups up to 49w and 59m complete three laps (105 km, 2,550 m elevation gain).
The Stage 3 lap on Sunday is 43 km long and has 1,000 m of climbing. The 50w+ and 60m+ age group will ride two laps (86 km, 2,000 m elevation gain), while the elite age group up to 49w and 59m will complete three laps (129 km, 3,000 m elevation gain). Stage 3 is also part of the UCI Gravel World Series and an official qualifying race for the Gravel World Championships and the Gravel European Championships.
RACE START TIMES:
| Friday, 17 July 2026 | Stage 1: Gravel Time Trial | 12.00 p.m.* |
| Saturday, 18 July 2026 | Stage 2: Gravel Race | 12.00 p.m.** |
| Sunday, 19 July 2026 | Stage 3: UCI Gravel Race | 12.00 p.m.** |
*Starts within age groups with 20-second intervals
**All participants start in waves according to the mass start principle
Start times may be subject to minor changes for organizational reasons.

17-19 JULY 2026 IN WINTERBERG
TIMETABLE FOR 3RIDES GRAVEL WINTERBERG: THE RIDES
A total of three routes of 100, 150 and 200 kilometers in length are available at 3RIDES Gravel Winterberg. The routes offer challenging passages, magnificent panoramic views, three quarters off-road and up to 4,900 meters in altitude.
The rides will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
THE START TIMES FOR THE RIDES:
| Saturday, 18 July 2026 | 200 km | 4,900 hm | 07.00 - 08.00 a.m. |
| Saturday, 18 July 2026 | 150 km | 3,600 hm | 08.00 - 09.00 a.m. |
| Saturday, 18 July 2026 | 100 km | 2,200 hm | 09.00 - 10.00 a.m. |



