Traka 360: Schmidt Cracks 10-Hour Barrier, Klöser Gaps Dubau-Prévot for Statement Victories

At the recent Traka 360 in Girona, Mattias Klöser and Carolin Schmidt delivered commanding performances, securing significant victories. Klöser, fresh from his Unbound triumph, decisively gapped Pauline Dubau-Prévot in the women's race, while Schmidt shattered the 10-hour barrier in the men's event, dominating the fast, dry course. Their wins underscore a rising tide of specialized gravel talent.

These results are particularly noteworthy given the prestige of Traka as a European gravel benchmark and Klöser’s consistent form following his Unbound 200 victory earlier this year. His ability to translate that success to a different, albeit equally demanding, course against strong competition like Dubau-Prévot highlights a definitive shift in the gravel scene. Schmidt's sub-10-hour ride on such a challenging route sets a new performance standard, indicating the increasing professionalization and speed of the discipline.

Klöser and Schmidt have firmly established themselves as the current benchmarks in ultra-distance gravel, proving that Unbound isn't just a one-off lottery. The peloton has been duly notified.