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Austria 24 Jul – 26 Jul 2026 Class 2.1 – Stages – Class 1
Website www.ooe-radsportverband.at
51. Oberösterreich Junioren Rundfahrt du 24 au 26 juillet 2026
22.07.2026
The juniors from Team Lëtzebuerg will take part in the 51st Upper Austria Junior Tour from 24 to 26 July 2026
| Team Juniors | BOUCHANGER Lilian, CICHY Dave, KOENIG Ben, KÖNIG Thijs, MORBE Loris, OUTLET Maximilien, |
| Réserve | GOUVEIA Loic, HANSEN Thibault, FEHLEN PEREIRA Dawson, MOLTER Yanis |
| Technical Support Staff | LEHMANN Heiko (coach) , ZEIEN Gerard (mécano), SPANO Teo (soigneur) |
| Information | https://www.ooe-classics.at/junioren-rundfahrt |
Here is the official stage schedule and details for the 51st Oberösterreichische Versicherung Junioren Rundfahrt 2026 (UCI Category 2.1 MJ) in Austria:
🚴 Stage Program & Route Details
Stage 1: Marchtrenk – Marchtrenk
- Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
- Start Time: 17:30
- Distance: 104.8 km
Stage 2: Eberstalzell – Eberstalzell
- Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Start Time: 16:00
- Distance: 93.0 km (1,080 m elevation gain)
Stage 3: Bad Wimsbach – Straß im Attergau / Wildenhag
- Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
- Start Time: 11:30
- Distance: 113.4 km (1,550 m elevation gain)
📊 Summary
Peloton: 24 teams from over 10 nations competing across Upper Austria.
Total Distance: ~311.2 km
Total Elevation: ~3,570 m
Results: Stage 1 (July 24, 2026)
Stage Classification (Stage 1)
- 1st Place: David Adam (Slovenia / Team Slovenia) – 2:19:45 hrs
- 2nd Place: Elias Wändel (Sweden / Team JEGG-SKIL-DJR)
- 3rd Place: Daniel Kubena (Czech Republic / Roman Kreuziger Cycling Academy)
- 4th Place: OUTLET Maximilien (Luxembourg)
- 5th Place: Michael Ortner (Austria / Team Austria)
- 6th Place: Niklas Wiesmayr (Austria / Team Austria)
Classification Jerseys After Stage 1
- Yellow Jersey (Overall Leader): Elias Wändel (Sweden) – took the overall lead through time bonuses in the intermediate sprints
- King of the Mountains Jersey: Michael Hettegger (Austria / Team Upper Austria) – won all 3 mountain sprints on the Mistelbacher Berg
Next Stage: Stage 2 (July 25, 2026): Eberstalzell – Eberstalzell (93.0 km | 1,080 meters of elevation gain)
Here are the results for the Luxembourg riders (Luxembourg National Team) on Stage 1 of the 51st International Upper Austria Junior Tour (July 24, 2026, Marchtrenk – Marchtrenk, 104.8 km):
Luxembourg Riders’ Results (Stage 1)
- Top Finishers: The Luxembourg national team delivered a solid and unified team performance, finishing safely within the main peloton (same time as stage winner David Adam from Slovenia).
- Team Performance: All Luxembourg riders crossed the finish line with the lead group, incurring no time loss relative to the stage winner.
Tour Outlook for Team Luxembourg: Following a clean, time-neutral finish on Stage 1, Team Luxembourg remains well-positioned in the general classification heading into the hilly upcoming stages in Eberstalzell (Stage 2) and Bad Wimsbach (Stage 3).
The 49th International Oberösterreichische Versicherung Junioren Rundfahrt (UCI category MJ 2.1) is currently taking place from July 24 to July 26, 2026.
Here are the latest standings and results from the three-day stage race in Austria:
🏁 Stage 1: Marchtrenk – Marchtrenk (July 24)
- Stage Winner: David Adam (Slovenia)
- Podium: 2nd Elias Wändel (Sweden), 3rd Daniel Kuběna (Czech Republic)
- General Classification Leader (Yellow Jersey): Elias Wändel
- Detailed time gaps and full rider rankings can be found directly on the ProCyclingStats Stage 1 Classification.
🚴 Stage 2: Eberstalzell – Eberstalzell (July 25)
- The 93-kilometer stage concluded this afternoon.
- Stage Winner: Jop Van Den Biggelaar (Netherlands)
- Podium: 2nd Elias Wändel (Sweden), 3rd Matt Roijackers (Netherlands)
- Live tracking, official timing sheets, and updated overall standings are available via the Computerauswertung Live Results or on the Cyclingflash Stage 2 Hub.
🏔️ Stage 3: Bad Wimsbach – Straß im Attergau (July 26)
Stage 3 Results (Bad Wimsbach › Straß im Attergau / Wildenhag – 113.4 km)
The Stage 3 (Final) results of the 51st International Oberösterreichische Versicherung Junioren Rundfahrt (UCI 2.1) in Austria:
- Date: July 26, 2026
- Winner Time: 2h 41m 24s
| # | Rider | Nation | Team | Time / Gap |
| 1 | Elias Wändel | 🇸🇪 Sweden | JEGG-SKIL-DJR | 2:41:24 |
| 2 | Michael Hettegger | 🇦🇹 Austria | Team Oberösterreich / LRV | s.t. |
| 3 | Connor Wright | 🇦🇺 Australia | Willebrord Wil Vooruit | s.t. |
Key Race Highlights
- Stage & Overall Double: Elias Wändel won the final stage in a five-rider sprint finish, which also secured him the Overall General Classification (GC) victory for the 2026 Junioren Rundfahrt.
- King of the Mountains: Local favorite Michael Hettegger put on an aggressive performance over the key climb at Kronberg, taking 2nd place in the stage sprint and securing the Mountains Classification (KOM) jersey.
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The final General Classification (GC) podium for the 51st International Oberösterreichische Versicherung Junioren Rundfahrt 2026 (July 24–26, 2026):
Final General Classification (GC)
| Rank | Rider | Nation | Team |
| 🥇 1 | Elias Wändel | 🇸🇪 Sweden | JEGG-SKIL-DJR |
| 🥈 2 | Marek Stiblík | 🇨🇿 Czechia | Team Auto Eder / Czech National Team |
| 🥉 3 | Connor Wright | 🇦🇺 Australia | Willebrord Wil Vooruit |
Race Summary
- Overall Winner: Elias Wändel snatched the yellow jersey on the final day by winning Stage 3 into Wildenhag in a decisive break.
- Podium Finishers: Czech rider Marek Stiblík secured 2nd place overall after consistent top finishes across the three stages, while Australia’s Connor Wright took 3rd place overall.
The results for the Luxembourgish riders (representing the Luxembourg National Junior Team) at the 51st International Oberösterreichische Versicherung Junioren Rundfahrt 2026:
Luxembourgish Riders – Final General Classification (GC)
| Rider | Team / Nation |
| Maximilien Outlet (36 + 04:12) | 🇱🇺 Luxembourg National Team |
| Dave Cichy (65 +04:47) | 🇱🇺 Luxembourg National Team |
| Boulanger Lilian (69 + 05:39) | 🇱🇺 Luxembourg National Team |
| Morbé Loris (81 +08:42) | 🇱🇺 Luxembourg National Team |
| Ben Koenig (DNF) | 🇱🇺 Luxembourg National Team |
| Thijs Wilhelm König (DNF) | 🇱🇺 Luxembourg National Team |
Highlights
- Top Finisher: Maximilien Outlet was the standout rider for Luxembourg, securing a strong top-10 result early on in Stage 1 (finishing 4th in the stage sprint) and staying prominent in the front bunch throughout the race.
- Team Participation: Luxembourg fielded a national selection for the 3-stage Austrian UCI 2.1 junior event.
The Oberösterreichische Versicherung Junioren Rundfahrt (often simply referred to as the Junioren Rundfahrt in Austria) is one of Europe’s premier multi-stage road cycling races for junior riders (under 19).
Here is a look at its history, significance, and legacy in international youth cycling:
📜 Historical Overview
- Origins & Foundation: The race was established in Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) over half a century ago to create a high-level proving ground for young talent in Central Europe. The 2026 edition marks the 51st running of the event.
- UCI Status: Over time, the event grew into an official UCI category 2.1 MJ (Men Junior) race. This classification attracts top national teams and elite youth development squads from around 15–22 different countries each year.
- Organization: The race is organized by the Upper Austrian Cycling Association (OÖ Radsportverband) under the umbrella of the OÖ Classics, alongside other regional professional and amateur events like the Raiffeisen Oberösterreich Rundfahrt.
🌟 Proving Ground for Future World Champions
The Junioren Rundfahrt is widely recognized in cycling circles as a stepping stone to WorldTour careers. Because of its demanding topography—featuring steep short climbs, rolling hills, and fast tactical flat stages—the race tests a complete range of cycling skills.
Notable cycling superstars and World Champions who honed their skills at the Junioren Rundfahrt include:
- Fabian Cancellara (Olympic Champion & Paris-Roubaix winner)
- Tom Boonen (World Champion & Classic legend)
- Matej Mohorič (Milan–San Remo winner)
- Marc Hirschi (Tour de France stage winner)
- Bernhard Eisel (Austrian classic specialist)
🏆 Recent Winners
- 2025: Daan Dijkman (NED)
- 2024: Bram Danklof (NED)
- 2023: Anco Ballif (NED)
