OTTAWA, ON (September 19, 2026) – For the first time in over five decades, the international cycling community gathers in Montréal as Canada hosts the 2026 UCI Road World Championships from September 20–27, 2026. Over 1,000 elite, U23, and Junior cyclists representing more than 75 nations will compete for the coveted rainbow jerseys across 13 championship events.
With visually stunning routes showcasing the city, the Canadian National Team will be one to watch. Below is your complete guide to the daily schedule, who is racing each day, broadcast options, and on-course fan experiences.
DAILY SCHEDULE AND TEAM CANADA ROSTERS
Sunday, September 20, 2026: Elite Individual Time Trials
- 09:00AM EDT – Women Elite Individual Time Trial (39.2 km)
- 12:45 PM EDT – Men Elite Individual Time Trial (39.2 km)
- Canadian Riders:
- Women Elite ITT: Nadia Gontova, Olivia Baril
- Men Elite ITT: Nickolas Zukowsky, Michael Leonard
Monday, September 21, 2026: Under-23 Individual Time Trials
- 09:00 AM EDT – Women U23 Individual Time Trial (20.3 km)
- 12:00 PM EDT – Men U23 Individual Time Trial (31.3 km)
- Canadian Riders:
- Women U23 ITT: Ava Holmgren, Sidney Swierenga
- Men U23 ITT: Carson Mattern, Jonas Walton
Tuesday, September 22, 2026: Mixed Relay & Junior ITTs
- 08:30 AM EDT – Team Time Trial Mixed Relay (40.6 km)
- 12:15 PM EDT – Men Junior Individual Time Trial (20.3 km)
- 15:15 PM EDT – Women Junior Individual Time Trial (10.7 km)
- Canadian Riders:
- Mixed Relay Team: Olivia Baril, Nadia Gontova, Alison Jackson, Nickolas Zukowsky, Pier-André Côté, and Michael Leonard
- Junior Men ITT: Carter De Veer, Zachari Moreau
- Junior Women ITT: Élodie Malois, Elly Moore
Thursday, September 24, 2026: Women U23 & Men Junior Road Races
- 09:00 AM EDT – Women U23 Road Race (134 km)
- 13:30 PM EDT – Men Junior Road Race (134 km)
- Canadian Riders:
- Women U23 Team: Alexandra Volstad, Ava Holmgren, Isabella Holmgren, Kiara Lylyk, and Sidney Swierenga
- Junior Men Team: Amos Scott Bouris, Albert Brouillette, Carter de Veer, and Zachari Moreau
Friday, September 25, 2026: Men U23 & Women Junior Road Races
- 09:00 AM EDT – Men U23 Road Race (174.2 km)
- 14:15 PM EDT – Women Junior Road Race (80.4 km)
- Canadian Riders:
- Men U23 Team: Adam Smith, Jérôme Gauthier, Jonas Walton, and Luke Valenti
- Junior Women Team: Molly Flynn, Élodie Malois, Elly Moore, Sandrine Veilleux, and Julia Lehmann
Saturday, September 26, 2026: Women Elite Road Race
- 09:00 AM EDT – Women Elite Road Race (180.4 km, Brossard to Avenue du Parc)
- Canadian Riders:
- Women Elite Team: Adèle Normand, Alison Jackson, Magdeleine Vallières Mill, Maggie Coles-Lyster, Nadia Gontova, Olivia Baril, and Sarah Van Dam
Sunday, September 27, 2026: Men Elite Road Race
- 09:00 AM EDT – Men Elite Road Race (273.7 km, Brossard to Avenue du Parc)
- Canadian Riders:
- Men Elite Team: Derek Gee-West, Hugo Houle, Michael Leonard, Michael Woods, Nickolas Zukowsky, and Pier-André Côté
HOW TO WATCH AND SPECTATOR GUIDES
- Live Broadcast: Canadian fans can watch live coverage of all 13 world championship events streaming free on CBC Gem and broadcast across CBC Sports channels.
- On-Course Spectating: Cheering along the roadside is completely free throughout the week. Key locations on the Mount Royal circuit include:
- Avenue du Parc: Home to the finish line, grandstands, big screens, and podium ceremonies.
- Voie Camillien-Houde: The signature 2.3 km climb averaging a 6.2% gradient.
- Côte de la Polytechnique: A short, steep pitch exceeding an 11% gradient.
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