Elisa Longo Borghini competes in 2026 European Cycling Championships

The 2026 European Cycling Championships in Slovenia feature the women's elite road race, a 130-kilometer course starting in Ljubljana and finishing in Šenčur. The race includes a final circuit to be completed twice, highlighted by the Možjanca climb, which reaches a 10.4% average gradient over 2.1 kilometers.

Italy's Elisa Longo Borghini, a recent bronze medalist at the World Championships in Montreal, leads the Italian squad. She faces significant competition from top contenders including the Netherlands' Demi Vollering and Poland's Katarzyna Anna Niewiadoma. The Dutch team also features riders such as Lorena Wiebes and Puck Pieterse.