LIVE European Championships women's elite road race 2026 - Can Niewiadoma, Reusser & Co. prevent Vollering from defending her title?
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Follow the 2026 European Championships elite women’s road race live as the riders battle over a demanding 131-kilometre route in Slovenia. Starting in the capital Ljubljana, the race passes through Komenda – the hometown of Tadej Pogacar – before heading towards the decisive finishing circuit around Šenčur. The main obstacle is the brutal 2.1-kilometre climb to Možjanca, averaging almost 10%, which will be tackled twice. On the final lap, only 14.5 kilometres will remain after the peloton passes through Šenčur, with a short plateau and fast descent preceding the final five flat kilometres. The steep climb provides the perfect launchpad for late attacks, while any dropped riders will face a difficult chase towards the finish. Follow all the attacks, tactical battles and key developments from the elite women’s road race at the 2026 European Championships live below.
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- Pidcock moved at the right time.anonymouscyclist03-10-2026
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- Don’t be so dismissive. He may have “only” won WC this season, but last season he won stages and overall at several stage races, including Tour of Poland, and GP Montreal (admittedly a Pogi gift). Maybe the rainbows will give him wings.Lozza03-10-2026
- Pogi won 6 stages at that 2024 Giro (not 5). Sorry for pedantry but facts are facts.Lozza03-10-2026
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Rafionain-Glas03-10-2026 - It is very simple. Is the racing more exciting without Pogačar? Obviously. Is cycling better without Pogačar? Obviously not. His influence brings so much attention towards the sport.Rafionain-Glas03-10-2026
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