2026 UCI Road World Championships Begin in Montreal

The 2026 UCI Road World Championships are meeting sports fans in Montreal, traditionally as the season's premier closing event.

Great Excitement in Montreal

The 2026 event is taking place in the city of Montreal with a much different dynamic than the cycling world has anticipated throughout the year.

The best cyclists from around the world will engage in a fierce competition to wear the rainbow-colored jerseys.

Tadej Pogacar Will Not Compete

Tadej Pogacar, positioned as the world's top-tier cyclist, will not be able to pedal for his third consecutive road race championship due to a crash and multiple injuries sustained during the Vuelta a España.

The absence of the leading name adds excitement by opening up the competition in the men's time trial and road race categories to a much broader pool of candidates.

Historic Location in North America

Almost all top-tier cyclists are European-based, and championships are traditionally held on that continent or in close time zones.

This organization holds the distinction of being the first road world championship held in North America since the 2015 Richmond gathering.

Broadcast Information and Schedule

The UCI Road World Championships will not be broadcast on traditional television channels, and fans in the United States will be able to follow all 13 races live.

Featuring 13 events spread across eight days, the schedule will have no races on September 23, and broadcasts will generally begin 10 minutes before the start time.