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UEC European Road Cycling Championships in Slovenia

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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 ~~women’s~~ men’s road ~~race, the final elite class~~ race ~~of the seasonal calendar, features~~ serves as a ~~130-kilometer course with~~ major highlight, featuring a total elevation gain of 1,300 meters. While the first 90 kilometers are largely flat, the route becomes technical near Šenčur, requiring riders to tackle two ascents of the 2.1-kilometer Možjanca climb, which has an average gradient of 10.4%. Key competitors include defending European and reigning World Champion Demi Vollering, alongside Puck Pieterse, Lorena Wiebes, Kasia Niewiadoma, 196.3-kilometer course starting in Ljubljana and ~~Dominika Włodarczyk. In the men’s categories,~~ concluding in Šenčur. The route includes five climbs up Možjanca. Slovenian cyclist Primož Roglič leads ~~the Slovenian~~ a national team ~~in both the road race and time trial, supported by Jan Tratnik, Jakob Omrzel,~~ including Matej Mohorič, ~~and~~ Jakob Omrzel, Matevž ~~Govekar. Due to injury, Tadej Pogačar will not participate. Remco Evenepoel is considered~~ Govekar, Jan Tratnik, Luka Mezgec, Gal Glivar, and Domen Novak. They face a ~~favorite following Pogačar’s absence.~~ strong field that includes Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel. The ~~event also marks the professional retirement of Luka Mezgec.~~ 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.

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