# UEC European Road Cycling Championships in Slovenia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uec-european-road-cycling-championships-in-slovenia > Updated: 2026-10-03T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 33. Developments: 4. The UEC European Road Cycling Championships are underway in Slovenia, running from October 2 to 7, 2026. Spanning Ljubljana and 12 municipalities in the Gorenjska region, the event is described as the largest cycling spectacle in the country’s history. As the championships begin, local authorities have implemented road closures, particularly in central Ljubljana, where the U23 road race is scheduled to start at Congress Square. These closures are expected to impact local traffic and certain city bus lines from Friday through Sunday. In the Women’s U23 road race, Switzerland’s Mara Winter secured the gold medal after an 88.4 km race, narrowly defeating the Netherlands’ Nienke Vinke in a sprint finish. Slovakia’s Viktória Chladoňová took third place. Italian riders Eleonora Ciabocco and Giada Silo also performed well, finishing seventh and ninth respectively. In the Men’s U23 category, Spain’s Hector Alvarez claimed victory. Slovenian rider Erazem Valjavec finished eighth, marking the top performance for the host nation in that category. The elite men’s road race serves as a major highlight, featuring a 196.3-kilometer course starting in Ljubljana and concluding in Šenčur. The route includes five climbs up Možjanca. Slovenian cyclist Primož Roglič leads a national team including Matej Mohorič, Jakob Omrzel, Matevž Govekar, Jan Tratnik, Luka Mezgec, Gal Glivar, and Domen Novak. They face a strong field that includes Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel. The championships feature 899 cyclists from 43 nations and include 14 races across various categories. Fan zones and festivities have been organized in Šenčur and at Možjanca to accommodate spectators. ## Claims - The European Cycling Championships are being held in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from October 2 to October 7, 2026. (single source) - The Under 23 women's road race features an 88.4-kilometer course consisting of four laps of a 22.1-kilometer circuit. (single 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. (single source) - The Mozjanca climb is a critical point of the circuit with gradients reaching up to 15.8%. (single source) - Italy's elite men's squad includes eight riders, including climber Giulio Ciccone. (single source) - The Italian Under 23 men's team is led by technical commissioner Marino Amadori. (single source) - The mixed relay event is scheduled for October 6. (single source) - Time trial events for both men and women will conclude the championships on October 7. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-03: Slovenia hosts European Cycling Championships elite road race Slovenia hosts the European Cycling Championships, featuring the elite men's road race led by Primož Roglič, starting in Ljubljana and finishing in Šenčur. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovenia-hosts-european-cycling-championships-elite-road-race ### 2026-09-30: Slovenia hosts 2026 UEC European Road Cycling Championships The 2026 UEC European Road Cycling Championships are being held in Slovenia. Recent results include gold for Mara Winter (Women’s U23) and Hector Alvarez (Men’s U23). 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/2026-european-road-championships-to-be-held-in-slovenia ### 2026-09-29: Slovak cyclists prepare for European Championships in Ljubljana Slovak cyclists Viktória Chladoňová and Sofia Ungerová head to the European Championships in Ljubljana following recent success at the World Championships. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovak-cyclists-prepare-for-european-championships-in-ljubljana ### 2026-09-28: Slovenia to host 2026 European Road Cycling Championships Slovenia hosts the European Road Cycling Championships from October 2–7, 2026, featuring nearly 900 riders across 14 titles in Ljubljana and the Gorenjska region. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-cycling-team-announced-for-european-championships --- Cite as: UEC European Road Cycling Championships in Slovenia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uec-european-road-cycling-championships-in-slovenia