Slovenia hosts 2026 UEC European Road Cycling Championships

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The 2026 UEC European Road Cycling Championships are underway in Slovenia, spanning multiple municipalities including Ljubljana and Šenčur. The event features a variety of categories, including elite, U23, and junior races.

In the Women’s U23 road race, Switzerland’s Mara Winter secured the gold medal after a sprint finish, followed by the Netherlands’ Nienke Vinke in second and Slovakia’s Viktória Chladoňová in third. The course was characterized by the challenging Možjanca climb.

In the Men’s U23 category, Spain’s Hector Alvarez claimed victory. Slovenian rider Erazem Valjavec finished eighth, noted as the top performance for the host nation in that category.

Looking ahead to the elite races, Remco Evenepoel is a primary favorite for the men’s road race in the absence of Tadej Pogačar. In the women’s elite category, defending champion Demi Vollering is expected to face strong competition from riders such as Puck Pieterse and Kasia Niewiadoma.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Under 23 men's road race covers 141.8 kilometers, including a 75.8-kilometer initial section and three laps of a 22-kilometer circuit. www.tuttobiciweb.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Mozjanca climb is a critical point of the circuit with gradients reaching up to 15.8%.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The mixed relay event is scheduled for October 6.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Italy's elite men's squad includes eight riders, including climber Giulio Ciccone.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Time trial events for both men and women will conclude the championships on October 7.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Under 23 women's road race features an 88.4-kilometer course consisting of four laps of a 22.1-kilometer circuit. www.quibicisport.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The European Cycling Championships are being held in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from October 2 to October 7, 2026.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Italian Under 23 men's team is led by technical commissioner Marino Amadori. www.tuttobiciweb.it