The 2026 UCI Road World Championships are set to unfold in Montréal, Canada, from September 20 to 27, marking the city’s third time hosting this prestigious event. The championships will feature 13 races across various categories, including elite, under-23, and junior divisions for both men and women, as well as a mixed relay team time trial. (en.wikipedia.org)
Event Schedule
The competition kicks off on September 20 with the elite women’s individual time trial, followed by the men’s event later that day. The subsequent days will showcase under-23 and junior time trials, leading up to the mixed relay team time trial on September 22. The road races commence on September 24, with the elite women’s race on September 26 and the men’s race on September 27. All times are listed in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). (procyclingstats.com)
Race Routes
Central to the road races is the challenging 13.4-kilometer circuit around Mont-Royal, featuring the steep Camillien-Houde climb and the Côte de la Polytechnique, with gradients exceeding 11%. The elite men’s road race spans 273.7 kilometers with 3,803 meters of elevation gain, while the elite women’s race covers 180.4 kilometers with 2,570 meters of elevation gain. Both races start in Brossard, passing through several municipalities before entering the Mont-Royal circuit via the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge. (montreal2026.org)
Riders to Watch
The championships feature a roster of elite cyclists poised to vie for the coveted rainbow jerseys. In the men’s individual time trial, Remco Evenepoel is a strong contender, aiming for his fourth consecutive title. The women’s event is expected to be a showdown between Marlen Reusser, the current world champion, and rising talents like Lauren Dickson. In the road races, the elite men’s field includes Tom Pidcock, fresh off a mountain bike world championship win, and Isaac del Toro, who recently triumphed at the GP de Montréal. The women’s race features Demi Vollering, who has dominated the season with victories in the Tour de France Femmes and Giro d’Italia Women. (cyclingweekly.com)
For comprehensive coverage, including live streams and detailed analyses, fans can refer to official UCI channels and reputable cycling news outlets.