In the women's race, the last-minute withdrawal of world champion Jenny Rissveds due to illness initially caused a stir. Nevertheless, the level of competition in the elite field remained high and the race was intense from the start. Halfway through the race, Richards and Terpstra managed to break away decisively. In the final lap, the Dutch rider launched her decisive attack, increased the pace, and gained a decisive lead. After a riding time of one hour, fifteen minutes, and fifty-two seconds, she crossed the finish line first, securing the first victory for the newly formed Lapierre PXR team.

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The field also remained close together for a long time in the men's race. A large leading group reached the final lap together, including Riley Amos, Luca Martin, Charlie Aldridge, and Luke Moir.

German champion Luca Schwarzbauer came into focus early on. He consistently positioned himself at the front and set the pace in key sections. In the final lap, the decision was made in a sprint between Schwarzbauer and Luca Martin. The German prevailed with a half-second lead. This success has additional significance: Schwarzbauer achieved the victory on a new prototype from Canyon, securing the model's first racing success. The races in Chelva showed an exceptionally close level of performance. Several new teams and equipment projects made their mark in the first major endurance test of the season.

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