Dutch Rider Frits Biesterbos Turns Heads with Top-10 Finish at Gravel World ChampionshipsAttractingProTeamInterest
South Limburg, Netherlands – Relatively unknown Frits Biesterbos delivered a stunning performance at the 2025 Gravel World Championships, securing a top-10 finish and instantly sparking interest from multiple professional cycling teams. The Dutch rider’s unexpected result has positioned him as a potential breakout talent in the rapidly growing gravel discipline.
Biesterbos, riding for a smaller team, exceeded expectations in a field stacked with established gravel specialists and road cycling converts. His strong showing wasn’t a fluke, according to team manager Thijs Zonneveld, who revealed in a recent podcast and press release that several professional teams are already monitoring Biesterbos’ progress. This attention underscores the increasing competitiveness of gravel racing and the potential for riders to transition from smaller programs to the sport’s highest levels. The 2025 World Championships, hosted in South limburg, provided a challenging course that favored riders with both technical skill and endurance – qualities biesterbos demonstrably possesses.
The burgeoning gravel scene is highlighted in the latest issue of RIDE magazine, featuring in-depth coverage of the 2025 World Championships course and an exploration of a hidden climb identified by course designer Bram Tankink. the magazine is available for order at https://shop.ridemagazine.nl/products/bestel-nu-de-najaarsgids-van-ride-magazine-2025-over-het-wielernajaar?utm_source=article&utm_medium=web_WielerFlits&utm_campaign=ride-najaar25-inhoudsopgave.