Switzerland 03 Sep – 06 Sep 2026 Class 2.1 – Stages – Class 1
Website www.gp-ruebliland.ch
The 50th edition of the Grand Prix Rüebliland (UCI 2.1 Men Junior) takes place in Switzerland from September 3 to September 6, 2026. For its 50th anniversary, the premier junior stage race expanded from 3 to 4 days.
Stage Program
| Stage | Date | Type | Route / Host Location | Distance | Start Time |
| Stage 1 | Thursday, Sep 3, 2026 | Team Time Trial (TTT) | Brugg AG | ~3.0 km | 16:00 |
| Stage 2 | Friday, Sep 4, 2026 | Road Race | Steinmaur ZH | ~93.6 km | 13:00 |
| Stage 3 | Saturday, Sep 5, 2026 | Road Race | Affoltern am Albis ZH | ~96.5 km | 14:00 |
| Stage 4 | Sunday, Sep 6, 2026 | Road Race | Wohlen AG | ~109.9 km | — |
- Key Highlights: This 4-stage event serves as a major final form test for international junior riders ahead of the UCI Junior Road World Championships in Montreal.
- Official Website: gp-ruebliland.ch
The Grand Prix Rüebliland is one of the premier multi-day road cycling stage races for junior riders (ages 17–18). Held annually in early September in the Canton of Aargau, Switzerland, it serves as a critical proving ground for future professional cyclists.
The name “Rüebliland” comes from the Swiss-German nickname for the region of Aargau, which translates to “Carrot Country.”
Founding & Early Years (1977)
- Established: Founded in 1977 to create an international multi-stage event for junior athletes in Switzerland.
- Inaugural Winner: American cyclist Greg Alison won the first edition in 1977.
- Growth: During the late 1970s and 1980s, the race rapidly expanded its international reach, drawing top junior talent from across Europe and North America.
UCI Status & Development
- UCI Junior World Cup: The event became a cornerstone of the junior calendar and was included in the UCI Junior World Cup until 2007.
- Current Status: It remains classified as a 2.1 Men Junior (MJ) event by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI).
- Race Format: The race typically runs over three to four days and consists of rolling road stages alongside an individual or team time trial.
Stepping Stone to Professional Success
The Grand Prix Rüebliland has earned a reputation for predicting future WorldTour stars. Many grand tour contenders, classic specialists, and world champions raced—and won—at Rüebliland before turning professional.
- Notable Past Participants & Winners:
- Gerrit de Vries (NED) – The only two-time overall winner in race history.
- Michele Scarponi (ITA) – Finished on the podium as a junior in 1997.
- Lars Bak (DEN) – Top performer in 1998.
- Dozens of current WorldTour professionals and national champions got their early stage-race experience on its hilly Aargau routes.
Official social media channels and web links for the Grand Prix Rüebliland:
- Instagram: @gp_ruebliland
- Facebook: Grand Prix Rüebliland
- Official Website: gp-ruebliland.ch
Results
Result for the Team Time Trial (Stage 1) at the 2026 Grand Prix Rüebliland is as follows:
Stage 1 (Team Time Trial) Top Results
- JEGG-SKIL-DJR U19 — 00:03:06
- Switzerland — +01
- grenke – Auto Eder — +02
…
- 12. Luxembourg – + 07
Stage 2 Top Results
- DE SMET Vic (Soudal Quick-Step U19) — 01:57:28
- LÓPEZ ORTIZ Diego (Soudal Quick-Step U19) — +01
- COSTA Gonçalo (Decathlon CMA CGM U19 Team) — +01
General Classification (GC) Top Standings
- DE SMET Vic (Soudal Quick-Step U19) — 02:00:24
- LÓPEZ ORTIZ Diego (Soudal Quick-Step U19) — +05
- WÄNDEL Elias (JEGG-SKIL-DJR U19) — +11
Luxembourg Riders in GC:
- OUTLET Maximilien — +20
- KÖNIG Thijs — +20
- KOENIG Ben — +57
- BOULANGER Lilian — +01:01
- CICHY Dave — +01:12
Grand Prix Rüebliland 2026 — Stage 3 Results
- 1st: STORRIE Finlay (JEGG-SKIL-DJR U19) — 02:33:00
- 2nd: SALAMIN Antoine (Switzerland) — + 00
- 3rd: WILLEMS Sander (grenke – Auto Eder) — + 00
Stage 4 Results
- 1st Place: WITTE Tijs (Netherlands) — 02:43:28
- 2nd Place: DEVOS Victor (Soudal Quick-Step U19) — + 00
- 3rd Place: BOHAK Maj (grenke – Auto Eder) — + 00
Overall General Classification (GC)
- 1st Place: LÓPEZ ORTIZ Diego (Soudal Quick-Step U19) — 07:16:59
- 2nd Place: DEVOS Victor (Soudal Quick-Step U19) — + 01
- 3rd Place: BOHAK Maj (grenke – Auto Eder) — + 13
Luxembourg Cyclists’ General Classification Standings
- 56th Place: KÖNIG Thijs — + 05:42
- 59th Place: BOULANGER Lilian — + 06:02
- Did Not Finish (DNF):
- CICHY Dave
- KOENIG Ben
- MORBÉ Loris
- OUTLET Maximilien
