THE HILLS 2026: HARTOG AND LANGE DOMINATE THE PROSECCO HILLS

30 de marzo de 2026
|In Gravel Earth Series
|By klassadmin

The season rolls on.

The Gravel Earth Series delivered its second chapter of 2026 with The Hills Gravel, a race shaped by sun, speed and decisive solo moves through the Prosecco hills of northern Italy.

Set in Susegana (Treviso), the 124 km course with 1,915 metres of elevation combined relentless climbing with fast gravel sectors, offering a striking contrast to the mud-heavy conditions of the opening round in Girona. This time, riders faced dry terrain, clear skies and a race defined by rhythm, positioning and timing.

Beyond the racing, the landscape once again played a central role. Vineyards, rolling hills and open views framed a course that was as visually powerful as it was physically demanding — a setting that reinforces The Hills as one of the most distinctive stops in the series.

Hartog takes control of the women’s race

Larissa Hartog (Canyon x DT Swiss All Terrain Racing Team) delivered a dominant performance to secure victory in 05:01:45, crossing the line solo after controlling the race from the front.

The Dutch rider showed both strength and composure on a course that required constant pacing, opening a decisive gap that allowed her to take maximum points and further strengthen her position in the overall standings.

Behind her, Erica Magnaldi (UAE Team ADQ) and Elena Hartmann (Privateer) completed the podium after strong and consistent performances throughout the day.

With this result, Hartog consolidates her lead in the Gravel Earth Series ranking, confirming her status as one of the key contenders for the 2026 title.

Lange makes the difference with a long-range attack

In the men’s race, Bradyn Lange (Canyon x DT Swiss All Terrain Racing Team) executed one of the defining moves of the race with a decisive solo attack launched more than 40 kilometres from the finish.

The American rider managed his effort to perfection, holding off the chasing group and crossing the line in 04:21:10 to take the win.

Just seconds behind, Petr Vakoč and Célestin Guillon completed the podium in a tightly contested finish that reflected the intensity of the race.

The aggressive racing and small time gaps highlighted the depth of the field, with multiple riders remaining in contention deep into the final kilometres.

The standings begin to take shape

With two events completed, the Gravel Earth Series standings are beginning to take shape, reflecting both consistency and performance across very different race conditions.

From the mud of Santa Vall to the fast and sunlit terrain of The Hills, riders are already being tested on their ability to adapt. Early leaders such as Larissa Hartog and Bradyn Lange have positioned themselves strongly in the overall classification, but with a long calendar ahead, the fight for the 2026 title remains wide open.

The Hills 2026 – Top 10 Results

Men

  1. Bradyn Lange (Canyon x DT Swiss All Terrain Racing Team) – 04:21:10

  2. Petr Vakoč (SK Velo Praha) – 04:21:22

  3. Célestin Guillon (Gravel Nation) – 04:21:44

  4. Diego Rosa (FOL Racing Team) – 04:22:06

  5. Nino Schurter (Scott-SRAM MTB Racing) – 04:22:59

  6. Dario Cherchi (Lee Cougan Basso Factory Racing) – 04:23:10

  7. Hugo Drechou (Gravel Nation) – 04:24:00

  8. Magnus Bak Klaris (PAS Racing) – 04:24:16

  9. Fabian Rabensteiner (Torpado Kenda FSA) – 04:24:20

  10. Floris De Tier (Swatt Club) – 04:26:30

Women

  1. Larissa Hartog (Canyon x DT Swiss All Terrain Racing Team) – 05:01:45

  2. Erica Magnaldi (UAE Team ADQ) – 05:03:27

  3. Elena Hartmann (Privateer) – 05:03:33

  4. Axelle Dubau-Prévot (EF Education-Oatly) – 05:04:14

  5. Nele Johanna Laing (Canyon x DT Swiss All Terrain Racing Team) – 05:05:09

  6. Hanne Van Loock (Reverb Cycling | 3T) – 05:07:42

  7. Morgan Aguirre (Privateer) – 05:11:44

  8. Olivia Hottinger (Scott Offroad Racing) – 05:13:11

  9. Clara Koppenburg (Tudor Pro Cycling Team) – 05:13:26

  10. Elena Dušková (Reverb Cycling 3T) – 05:14:28

The Gravel Earth Series continues

With The Hills completed, the Gravel Earth Series season continues to build momentum. Two races in, the overall rankings are beginning to take shape, with clear contenders emerging in both the men’s and women’s categories.

From the mud of Girona to the sunlit hills of Italy, the season is already showcasing the diversity of terrains and conditions that define the series — and the riders’ ability to adapt to all of them.

The road to the 2026 Gravel Earth Series title moves forward.

GES Ranking up to now:

Men

Bradyn Lange (Canyon x DT Swiss All Terrain Racing Team) – 58 pts

Petr Vakoč (Factor Racing) – 53 pts

Mads Würtz Schmidt (Specialized Off Road) – 50 pts

Romain Bardet (Factor Racing RCC) – 42 pts

Hugo Drechou (Gravel Nation) – 42 pts

Matthew Beers (Specialized Off Road) – 36 pts

Célestin Guillon (Gravel Nation) – 36 pts

Wout Alleman (BUFF-BH Team) – 31 pts

Diego Rosa (FOL Racing Team) – 31 pts

Magnus Bak Klaris (PAS Racing) – 30 pts

 

Women

Larissa Hartog (Canyon x DT Swiss All Terrain Racing Team) – 68 pts

Morgan Aguirre (PAS Racing) – 58 pts

Axelle Dubau-Prévot (EF Education-Oatly) – 53 pts

Sofia Gómez Villafañe (Specialized Off Road) – 50 pts

Elena Hartmann (Privateer) – 47 pts

Hanne Van Loock (Reverb Cycling Team) – 44 pts

Nele Johanna Laing (Canyon x DT Swiss All Terrain Racing Team) – 43 pts

Sophie Wright (Ribble Outliers) – 42 pts

Erica Magnaldi (UAE Team ADQ) – 42 pts

Olivia Hottinger (Scott Offroad Racing) – 34 pts

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