Gijs Winters Wins Opening Stage of the 2026 Watersley Junior Challenge
by Radiociclismo Reporter
Gijs Winters claimed victory in the opening stage of the 2026 Watersley Junior Challenge, an individual time trial that kicked off the Dutch race. The rider posted a winning time of 7 minutes and 53 seconds, setting the fastest benchmark on the course.
Gijs Winters claimed victory in the opening stage of the 2026 Watersley Junior Challenge, an individual time trial that kicked off the Dutch race. The rider posted a winning time of 7 minutes and 53 seconds, setting the fastest benchmark on the course.Behind him, Koen Sonnemans finished in second place, 4 seconds back, while Mitchell Williams completed the provisional podium, 13 seconds behind the winner. Rowan Nistal and Oscar Dige placed fourth and fifth respectively, both 14 seconds adrift of Winters.Stage 1 Results1. Gijs Winters — 00:07:532. Koen Sonnemans +0:043. Mitchell Williams +0:134. Rowan Nistal +0:145. Oscar Dige +0:14General ClassificationThanks to his victory in the opening stage, Gijs Winters is the first leader of the 2026 Watersley Junior Challenge. He is followed in the standings by Koen Sonnemans at 4 seconds, with Mitchell Williams third at 13 seconds. The race, consisting of two stages, will continue with the final stage scheduled in the coming days.
