Ben Zwiehoff wins the opening stage of the 2026 Sauerland Rundfahrt

Ben Zwiehoff (Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe) wins the opening stage of the 2026 Sauerland Rundfahrt, the first stage of the German race. The rider covered the course in 17'15"93, stopping the clock ahead of everyone.The raceIn the inaugural stage, Zwiehoff narrowly edged out Miguel Heidemann (Rembe | Rad-Net) and Eñaut Urcaregui Sanz (Lidl-Trek Future Racing), both classified with the same time as the winner. A hard-fought stage that saw the first five riders finish within a few seconds of each other.Stage result1. Ben Zwiehoff (Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe) — 0:17:15,9302. Miguel Heidemann (Rembe | Rad-Net) — s.t.3. Eñaut Urcaregui Sanz (Lidl-Trek Future Racing) — s.t.4. Paul Fietzke (Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe Rookies) — s.t.5. Ben Felix Jochum (Team Lotto Kern-Haus Outlet Montabaur) — s.t.General classificationWith his victory in the opening stage, Zwiehoff is the first race leader. He is followed in the general classification by Heidemann at 8 seconds and Urcaregui Sanz at 10 seconds.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage.