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The Wish One Millau Grands Causses once again delivered a top-notch event this weekend. On the demanding trails of the Grands Causses, participants had to contend with particularly grueling conditions, marked by sweltering heat that made the race even more selective.
Source: Press Release – Photos: @virgovignon
Sophie Wright Wins Solo in the Women’s Race
In the women’s 130 km UCI race, Britain’s Sophie Wright delivered a remarkable performance. Riding aggressively, she launched her decisive attack while crossing the military camp, nearly 70 kilometers from the finish.
Alone in the lead for a long stretch, Wright perfectly paced herself to cross the finish line solo after 4h35’25’’ of racing. Behind her, Sofia Schugar and Leonie Laubig rounded out the podium in this particularly demanding edition.
Hugo Drechou solidifies his status in the men’s race
In the men’s race, the field truly began to separate around the 90-kilometer mark, when a leading group gradually formed among the top contenders.
Reigning French Gravel Champion and member of Gravel Nation, Hugo Drechou drew on his experience to claim victory in 4h00’09’’. The Frenchman held off his pursuers until the very end to win this challenging UCI round.
The young Belgian Jente Michels took a solid second place, while Britain’s Toby Perry, winner of the event in 2023, rounded out the podium after a particularly consistent performance.
An edition true to its reputation
With demanding courses, a high-caliber international field, and high temperatures that put the riders’ bodies to the test, the 2026 edition of the Wish One Millau Grands Causses once again lived up to all its promises. The victories of Sophie Wright and Hugo Drechou reward two perfectly executed, aggressive races on the spectacular trails of the Aveyron.
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