SCHEDULE FOR 3RIDES GRAVEL WINTERBERG: THE RACES
In 2026, 3RIDES is introducing a new format for the Gravel Winterberg Edition: the Gravel Stage Race. The three stages will take place from Friday through Sunday. Participants can choose to sign up for each individual day or compete in the entire stage race to vie for the overall victory.
In the first stage, the participants will cover 14 km and 300 hm in a gravel time trial.
The distance of the stages on Saturday and Sunday depends on the age group of the participants.
Saturday’s Stage 2 course covers 35 km and 850 hm. The 50w+ and 60m+ age groups will complete two laps (70 km, 1,700 hm), while the Elite age groups up to 49w and 59m will complete three laps (105 km, 2,550 hm).
Sunday’s Stage 3 loop is 43 km long and has 1,000 hm. The 50w+ and 60m+ age groups will complete two laps (86 km, 2,000 hm), while the Elite age groups up to 49w and 59m will complete three laps (129 km, 3,000 hm). 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, July 17, 2026 | Stage 1: Gravel Time Trial | 12:00 p.m.* |
| Saturday, July 18, 2026 | Stage 2: Gravel Race | 9:30 a.m.** |
| Sunday, July 19, 2026 | Stage 3: UCI Gravel Race | 12:00 p.m.** |
*Starts within each age group at 20-second intervals
**All participants start in starting blocks using the mass start method
Start times are subject to slight changes for organizational reasons.
WHAT IS THE STARTING LINEUP?
STAGE 1: GRAVEL INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL
Friday, July 17, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
The Gravel Stage Race at 3RIDES Gravel Winterberg kicks off with the gravel time trial on Friday at 12:00 p.m.
You can view the list of start times for each participant here.
STAGE 2: GRAVEL RACE
Saturday, July 18, 2026, 9:30 a.m.
| Start Time | Rating | Age group | Laps |
| 09:30 | Elite Men | 3 | |
| 09:35 | Men's Division I | 19–39 Men | 3 |
| 09:39 | Men's Master II | Men, ages 40–59 | 3 |
| 09:42 | Men's Master III | Men 60+ | 2 |
| 09:52 | Elite Women | 3 | |
| 09:54 | Master I, II Women | 19–39, 40–49 Women | 3 |
| 09:55 | Master III Women | Women 50+ | 2 |
Important: For clarity, the starting blocks will be labeled with the age groups. Competitors in the Master I (19–39 Women) and Master II Women (40–49 Women) categories should therefore proceed to the starting block labeled “19–49 Women.” The official results will still be determined independently according to the categories listed here.
STAGE 3: UCI RACE
Sunday, July 19, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
| Start Time | Rating | Age group | Laps |
| 12:00 | Elite Men | 3 | |
| 12:05 | 19–34, 35–39 Men | 19–39 Men | 3 |
| 12:09 | 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59 Men | 40–49 Men | 3 |
| 12:12 | Men 60+ | Men 60+ | 2 |
| 12:22 | Elite Women | 3 | |
| 12:24 | 19–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49 Women | Women Aged 19–49 | 3 |
| 12:25 | Women 50+ | Women 50+ | 2 |
Important: For clarity, the starting blocks will be labeled with the age groups. For example, female runners in the 19–34w, 35–39w, 40–44w, and 45–49w age groups will be assigned to the starting block labeled “19–49 Women.” The official results will still be determined based on the age group classifications listed here.
July 17–19, 2026, in Winterberg
SCHEDULE FOR 3RIDES GRAVEL WINTERBERG: THE RIDES
A total of three routes—100, 150, and 200 kilometers long—are available at 3RIDES Gravel Winterberg. The routes feature challenging sections, stunning panoramic views, three-quarters off-road terrain, and up to 4,900 meters of elevation gain.
The rides will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
THE START TIMES FOR THE RIDES:
| Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 200 km | 4,900 hm | 7:00–8:00 a.m. |
| Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 150 km | 3,600 hm | 8:00–9:00 a.m. |
| Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 100 km | 2,200 hm | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
