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Rosa Klöser defends title at Alentejo Gravel in Portugal for early ticket to 2027 UCI Gravel World Championships

Rosa Klöser successfully defended her title at the Alentejo Gravel event in Portugal, securing a spot in the 2027 UCI Gravel World Championships. The German rider completed the 119km course in 3:42:32, finishing 11 minutes ahead of runner-up Sarah Lange, while Émilie Morier took third.

Klöser opted for this race over a scheduled appearance in South Africa to remain near her partner, Paul Sandmann, following his recent traffic accident.

In the elite men's category, Filipe Francisco claimed victory by winning a three-way sprint against Belgian competitors Olivier Godfroid and Daan Grosemans. Francisco finished the race in 3:18:00, with Godfroid taking second and Grosemans third.

Lukas Malezsewski, who won the inaugural edition of the race last year, finished in fourth place.

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