Roan Konings wins the 2026 Ronde van de Achterhoek
by Radiociclismo AI
Roan Konings claimed victory in the 2026 Ronde van de Achterhoek, the Dutch classic on the international calendar, crossing the line in 4:11:50. The METEC - SOLARWATT P/B MANTEL rider beat a select group that arrived together at the finish.
Roan Konings claimed victory in the 2026 Ronde van de Achterhoek, the Dutch classic on the international calendar, imposing himself with a time of 4:11:50. The METEC - SOLARWATT P/B MANTEL rider beat a select group that arrived together at the finish line.The raceThe race, held on the roads of the Achterhoek region, was marked by constant selection that reduced the peloton to just five riders battling for the win. The finale was decided in a reduced sprint, with Konings able to anticipate his rivals and cross the line first.Final classification1. Roan Konings (METEC - SOLARWATT P/B MANTEL) — 4:11:502. Joshua Huppertz (TEAM LOTTO KERN-HAUS OUTLET MONTABAUR) — s.t.3. Guillaume Visser (EEW-VDK CYCLINGTEAM) — s.t.4. David Dekker (BEAT CC P/B SAXO) — s.t.5. Kasper Andersen (SWATT CLUB) — s.t.The chasing group finished with the same time as the winner, confirming a race that was balanced right down to the final kilometer.ClosingFor Konings, this is a prestigious success in one of the classics on the Dutch calendar, confirming the fine form of the METEC - SOLARWATT P/B MANTEL rider in this early part of the season.
