2026 Athlete of the Year: Rosa Klöser

The Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame Athlete of the Year award honors two athletes for an exceptional single year of impact from the previous calendar year. This award recognizes more than results by celebrating elite performance on the bike AND exemplary character off it. Honorees lead with respect, humility, and generosity toward competitors, fans, and the gravel community, embodying what it truly means to be a champion on and off the bike.