Ceriel Desal wins the Grand Prix Cerami 2026: Soudal Quick-Step Devo Team takes the honours in a reduced bunch sprint
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Ceriel Desal (Soudal Quick-Step Devo Team) wins the Grand Prix Cerami 2026, a one-day race on the international calendar, finishing the event in 03:48:34. The Belgian rider beat Gianni Marchand (Tarteletto - Isorex) and Tuur Verbeeck (Lotto - Groupe Wanty) by just one second, both credited with +00:00:01.
Ceriel Desal (Soudal Quick-Step Devo Team) wins the Grand Prix Cerami 2026, a one-day race on the international calendar, finishing the event in 03:48:34. The Belgian rider beat Gianni Marchand (Tarteletto - Isorex) and Tuur Verbeeck (Lotto - Groupe Wanty) by just one second, both credited with +00:00:01. The race The race was decided in the closing stages, with a reduced group contesting the victory in the sprint. Desal found the right timing to get ahead of his direct rivals, while Marchand and Verbeeck completed the podium one second behind. Further back were the riders who finished in fourth and fifth place, both at +00:00:05. Results Ceriel Desal (Soudal Quick-Step Devo Team) — 03:48:34 Gianni Marchand (Tarteletto - Isorex) — +00:00:01 Tuur Verbeeck (Lotto - Groupe Wanty) — +00:00:01 Gaspard Paulouin (SCO Dijon Team Materiel-Velo.com) — +00:00:05 Juan David Sierra (Tudor Pro Cycling Team U23) — +00:00:05 Closing For the Soudal Quick-Step Devo Team, this is a success built on the ability to manage the decisive phases of the race. The minimal margin over the first chasers confirms the balance that characterised the finale of the Grand Prix Cerami, decided by a handful of seconds.