Who Crashed at the Women's Gravel World Championships? What We Know About the Nannup Incident

Quick answer: The Women's Gravel World Championships in Nannup, Australia, were shaken by a serious crash on Saturday 10 October 2026. Dutch favourite Geerike Scheurs — the runner-up at Unbound earlier this year — crashed hard on a wet gravel descent and was left in pain as medical staff removed her helmet. Ashleigh Moolman Passio also crashed and abandoned the race with 38 kilometres to go.

Key facts

• What: Cycling crash (gravel race)
• Where: Nannup, Western Australia, Australia
• Reported: 10 October 2026, via www.idlprocycling.com
• Reported toll: no deaths; two riders crashed, one abandoned
• Status: developing

What happened

On the wet gravel roads in Nannup, Scheurs was riding at the front of the group — alongside fellow Dutch riders Marianne Vos, Elissa Hartog and Elisa Serné — when she hit the ground hard on a descent, according to IDLprocycling. She was left in pain, and medical staff removed her helmet while she lay on the ground.

Ashleigh Moolman Passio, the South African rider who is retiring after this season, also took a fall and was confirmed as a DNF with 38 kilometres remaining. SBS Sport reported from the scene: "She has not moved." "She's badly hit her head."

Why this matters

• Scheurs is one of the pre-race favourites, having finished second at Unbound earlier this year
• Moolman Passio's crash ended her final World Championships campaign
• Wet gravel descents are among the most dangerous moments in gravel racing

Gravel racing safety context

• Wet gravel and mud reduce tyre grip dramatically on descents
• Race medical teams follow strict concussion protocols — helmet removal is standard after a hard head impact
• Riders at the front face the worst conditions, with no wheel to follow
• In an emergency in Australia, dial 000 — our emergency numbers directory covers every country

What happens next

Race organisers and team medics will confirm the riders' condition. We update the live world map as new verified reports surface; the original outlet linked below will carry confirmed details first.

Frequently asked questions

Was anyone killed in the Nannup crash?

No deaths were reported. Two riders crashed; Geerike Scheurs was badly hurt and Ashleigh Moolman Passio abandoned the race.

Who crashed at the Women's Gravel World Championships?

Dutch favourite Geerike Scheurs crashed hard on a descent; South African Ashleigh Moolman Passio also fell and was confirmed as a DNF with 38km to go.

Where did the crash happen?

In Nannup, Western Australia, during the Gravel World Championships on 10–11 October 2026.

*This is a developing story compiled from verified reporting; details may be updated as more information is released.*

Source: www.idlprocycling.com. Corroborated by SBS Sport. Live tracking: our world map updates every 15 minutes.