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Montreal hosts 2026 UCI Road World Championships
The 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal feature an open field for the elite men's road race following the absence of favorite Tadej Pogačar. The race will cover 273.7 kilometers, including 12 laps of a demanding 13.4 km circuit around Mont-Royal. Key technical challenges include the Camillien-Houde climb, which features gradients of up to 10%, and the Polytechnique climb.
Remco Evenepoel, fresh from a time trial victory, and Isaac del Toro are among the top contenders for the rainbow jersey. Other significant rivals include Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert, and Juan Ayuso. The event also includes various categories, such as U23 and junior races, as well as women's elite competitions.
The championship brings diverse international participation, with riders from dozens of nations competing. In Montreal, local institutions like the Université de Montréal are also utilizing the event to offer advanced performance testing, including VO2 max and lactate measurements, for cyclists.
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Benjamín Noval · Isaac del Toro · Juan Ayuso · Montreal · Remco Evenepoel · Tadej Pogacar · UAE Team Emirates · UCI Road World Championships · UCI Road World Championships 2026
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] There are no races scheduled for today at the Cycling World Championships. www.oasport.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The men's elite road race is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, at 15:00. www.oasport.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The women's under 23 road race is scheduled for tomorrow at 15:00. www.oasport.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2026 Cycling World Championships are being held in Montreal. www.oasport.it