Linda Riedmann conquers the 2026 Muurclassic Geraardsbergen

Linda Riedmann (LOTTO INTERMARCHE LADIES) wins the 2026 Muurclassic Geraardsbergen. The German covered the course in 2h49'18", prevailing in a tight sprint at the end of a selective race on the roads of East Flanders.The raceThe Belgian classic, which culminates with the famous climb of the Muur van Geraardsbergen, produced a reduced group at the finish. The best riders arrived together, with Riedmann able to get the better of her rivals in the final sprint.Final classification1. Linda Riedmann (LOTTO INTERMARCHE LADIES) — 2h49'18"2. Xaydee Van Sinaey (Fenix-Deceuninck) s.t.3. Eline Jansen (VolkerWessels Women Cyclingteam) s.t.4. Katja Verkerk (Minimax Racing Team) s.t.5. Anne Knijnenburg (VolkerWessels Women Cyclingteam) s.t.The top five finishers all closed with the same time, a testament to a race ridden on the attack but decided only in the finale.For Riedmann, this is a prestigious success in one of the most iconic classics on the women's calendar, confirming the good form of the Belgian team.