Kreiz Breizh Elites 2026: Jermaine Zemke Claims Overall Classification

A Race Controlled with IntelligenceJermaine Zemke (REMBE | RAD-NET) takes the overall classification of the Kreiz Breizh Elites 2026, closing with a time of 13:22:08. The German rider finished 10 seconds ahead of Guillaume Adam (VELOCE CLUB ROUEN 76) and 13 ahead of Victor Guernalec (CIC PRO CYCLING ACADEMY). A victory built on consistency, without ever winning a stage but always present in the decisive moments.The Breton race, spread over four stages, saw Zemke maintain a steady performance, defending himself on the hilly stages and gaining precious seconds on the uphill finishes and in the reduced bunch sprints. The final margin of 10 seconds over Adam shows how crucial the management of the hot phases of the race was.The Final ClassificationJermaine Zemke (REMBE | RAD-NET) — 13:22:08Guillaume Adam (VELOCE CLUB ROUEN 76) — +10Victor Guernalec (CIC PRO CYCLING ACADEMY) — +13Kasper Haugland (DECATHLON CMA CGM DEVELOPMENT TEAM) — +26Ceriel Desal (SOUDAL QUICK-STEP DEVO TEAM) — +28The podium confirms the level of the competition, with riders coming from development teams and continental formations. Guernalec, third at 13 seconds, tried to make up ground on the final stage but was unable to close the gap. Haugland and Desal finished close behind, a testament to a race fought to the very end.For Zemke, this is his first success in a stage race on the French calendar, a result that confirms his qualities as a puncheur-climber. REMBE | RAD-NET, a German team active on the UCI Europe Tour circuit, can smile at the performance of its leader, who was able to interpret the difficult Breton stages to perfection.The Kreiz Breizh Elites 2026 thus comes to a close with an unexpected winner, who managed to prevail through tactical intelligence and physical solidity. Attention now shifts to the upcoming races on the calendar, where Zemke will try to confirm what he showed in Brittany.