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CyclistUEC European Championships 2026 Mens Elite Road Race: Our form guideTheres no rest after the World Championships. Up next is the European Championships, which take place from 2nd-7th October 2026 in Slovenia. Defending champion Tadej Pogaar will have to miss reclaiming this jersey on home roads after his season-ending crash at the Vuelta a Espaa, with Remco Evenepoel the favourite in his absence.The mens elite road race is 196.3km. Departing from Ljubljana, the peloton heads towards five laps of a 22.1km circuit around enur, which features the Mojanca ascent that hits a max gradient of 15.8%.Remco Evenepoel (Belgium)Tim de Waele/Getty ImagesRemco Evenepoel has won every single national and international race possible but one: the European Road Race. Thats right, with National road and TT titles, World road and TT titles, Olympic road and TT titles, and the European TT title, this weekend could see the Belgian complete an unmatched set. He has come very close before, but this is his best opportunity to get the job done.Aside from the blip in the World Championships road race where he ended up an uncharacteristic 12th, hes had quite the run of form recently. After his second place in the Tour de France, he won Donostia San Sebastian Klasikoa and the GP Quebec, finished fifth at the GP Montraland claimed his fourth consecutive TT rainbow jersey.Some big names are missing from the start list in Ljubljana, with no Tadej Pogaar, Isaac del Toro, Paul Seixas or Mathieu van der Poel, so its a massive opportunity. He raced to second place behind Pogaar last year on a tough French course to equal his best result in the European Championships road race having also won silver in 2021 to Italys Sonny Colbrelli.Road victories this seasonWorld Championship Elite Men Individual Time-TrialGrand Prix Cyclist de QuebecDonostia San Sebastian KlasikoaStage 16 ITT: Tour de FranceStage 15: Tour de FranceAmstel Gold RaceStage 2 ITT: UAE TourGC: Volta Comunitat ValencianaStage 4: Volta Comunitat ValencianaStage 2 ITT: Volta Comunitat ValencianaTrofeo Andratx-PollenaTrofeo Serra TramuntanaTrofeo Ses SalinesLast five results12th: World Championships Elite Men Road Race1st: World Championship Elite Men Individual Time-Trial5th: Grand Prix Cycliste de Montral1st: Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec1st: Donostia San Sebastian KlasikoaBest finish in European Championship Elite Road Race2nd: 2025, 2021Primo Rogli (Slovenia)Unipublic / Cxcling / Antonio BaixauliSlovenia might not have reigning champ Pogaar on the start line, but Primo Rogli could give his home country something to shout about. The 36-year-old might be getting to the twilight of his career, but when hes let loose, he certainly isnt acting like it as evidenced by his second place at the recent Vuelta a Espaa.He was also particularly active during the World Championships road race, going with Van der Poel and Wout van Aerts initial attack, and continuously working his way back to the front group of contenders once theyd been reeled in. He ended up fading in the final 20-or-so kilometres to finish 21st overall, but this course isnt as tough as in Montreal. Rogli has never participated in the European Championships road race before. What a time to make his debut.Road victories this seasonNational Championships Elite Men Time TrialLast five results21st: World Championships Elite Men Road Race2nd overall: Vuelta a Espaa44th: Stage 21, Vuelta a Espaa15th: Stage 20, Vuelta a Espaa14th: Stage 19, Vuelta a EspaaBest finish in European Championship Elite Road RaceN/AMads Pedersen (Denmark)A.S.O./Thomas MaheuxMads Pedersen had a sneaky good World Championships. He kept a relatively low profile in the road race, getting dropped with around 100km to go, but suddenly appeared at the end and ended up sixth at the finish. You didnt see me, he acknowledged after the race.The course in Slovenia features five laps of a 22km finishing circuit including the Mojanca climb, but the route to the finish line is a flatter parcours. Pedersens engine will be key over the 196.3km, and he finished Worlds as the second-best European rider, with only Van der Poel better off and hes skipped the European champs. Road victories this seasonStage 4, Tour de FranceLast five results6th: World Championships Elite Men Road Race163rd: Stage 10, Vuelta a Espaa121st: Stage 9, Vuelta a Espaa2nd: Stage 8, Vuelta a Espaa87th: Stage 7, Vuelta a EspaaBest finish in European Championship Elite Road Race6th: 2024Giulio Ciccone (Italy)A.S.O. Germany/Marcel HilgerThis has been a season of almosts for Italys Giulio Ciccone. The 31-year-old has three recent second places on his palmars two from the Vuelta a Burgos and one from the GP Quebec, plus another trio of third place finishes on stages of the Tour de France.His three ventures in Canada last month resulted in multiple top tens, and he was active towards the business end of proceedings in the World Championships road race, ending up ninth. Like Rogli, he has never raced in the European Championships, but his Italian squad pack some options, including Christian Scaroni, Giulio Pellizzari and veteran Diego Ulissi.Road victories this seasonN/ALast five results9th: World Championships Elite Men Road Race7th: Grand Prix Cycliste de Montral2nd: Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec53rd: Stage 3, Lidl Deutschland Tour48th: Stage 2, Lidl Deutschland TourBest finish in European Championship Elite Road RaceN/ARomain Grgoire(France)A.S.O./Thomas MaheuxStrong in the Classics this season, Romain Grgoirewon the Faun Drome Classic at the beginning of the year then went on to finish fourth at Strade Bianche, De Brabantse Pijl and the Amstel Gold Race. While he couldnt grab a stage win at the Tour de France, he did see glory on home soil with victory in the National Championships road race after a second place to Dorian Godon last year.Since then, hes fared well in one-day races with top ten finishes in the Bretagne Classic, GP Industria & Artigianato, Coppa Sabatini and a recent second place at the Grand Prix de Wallonie over a hilly parcours to French youngster Aubin Sparfel.Road victories this seasonNational Championships Road RaceStage 2, Tour de SuisseFaun Drome ClassicLast five results2nd: Lotto Grand Prix de Wallonie11th: Trofeo Matteotti13th: Memorial Marco Pantani3rd: Coppa Sabatini10th: GP Industria & ArtigianatoBest finish in European Championship Elite Road Race10th: 2025Juan Ayuso (Spain)A.S.O./Thomas MaheuxThe Canadian block was Juan Ayusos return after the Tour de France, taking over a month off after finishing seventh overall in Paris. There wasnt much to shout about in Canada, with 28th at the GP Quebec after a crash just before the line and a DNF at the GP Montral, but he was the highest-placed Spaniard in the fight for the rainbow jersey, finishing in 13th.Last year, Ayuso raced to sixth place on debut in the elite road race at the European Championships, and he should be competing for a podium here at least.Road victories this seasonGC, Volta ao AlgarveStage 5, Volta ao AlgarveLast five results13th: World Championships Elite Men Road RaceDNF: Grand Prix Cycliste de Montral28th: Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec7th overall: Tour de France151st: Stage 21, Tour de FranceBest finish in European Championship Elite Road Race6th: 2025Other riders to watchA.S.O./Charly LpezThose arent the only riders who should be making their mark at the European Championships. Aside from Grgoire, France possesses a solid lineup that includes Alex Baudin, who briefly led the Tour Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes after his opening day breakaway victory, and recent Giro dAbruzzo winner Kvin Vauquelin.Jan Christen (Switzerland) will want to turn his fortunes around given his stage win at the Tour de Pologne ultimately led to DNFs in three of his last four races. Tour de France stage winner Marco Brenner (Germany) is also here, as is 20-year-old Vuelta a Espaa stage winner Jakob Ormzel for Slovenia. The post UEC European Championships 2026 Mens Elite Road Race: Our form guide appeared first on Cyclist.

CyclistUEC European Championships 2026 Womens Elite Road Race: Our form guideThe womens elite road race at the European Championships takes place on Saturday 3rd October. The 130km route begins in Ljubljanaand travels 85km north towards enur for a 22.1km circuit featuring the Mojanca climb that will be undertaken twice.Newly crowned World Champion Demi Vollering (Netherlands) unsurprisingly enters as favourite to defend her title, but a whole host of riders have flown from Canada to Slovenia to try and rain on her parade.Demi Vollering (Netherlands)Dario Belingheri/Getty ImagesJust one last task awaits the Netherlands Demi Vollering for 2026. Retain the European Championships jersey. Her chances are strong to say the least. While the Dutch rider has been crushingly strong this year, she did not win the recent World Championships with ease. Her planned solo breakaway was reeled back in and she had to battle a cramping Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney in the sprint.This blip and a strong chase group should she get away might prove to be a thorn in her side should a similar fate occur in Slovenia, and with an easier parcours her competitors should have a better chance of keeping her from going clear.Road victories this seasonWorld Championship Elite Women Road RaceGC, Tour de France FemmesStage 9, Tour de France FemmesStage 8, Tour de France FemmesStage 5, Tour de France FemmesGC, Giro dItalia WomenStage 8, Giro dItalia WomenStage 5, Giro dItalia WomenLige-Bastogne-LigeLa Flche Wallonne FemmesTour of FlandersOmloop NieuwsbladGC, Setmana Ciclista ValencianaStage 4, Setmana Ciclista ValencianaStage 1, Setmana Ciclista ValencianaLast five results1st: World Championship Elite Women Road Race8th: World Championship Elite Women Individual Time-Trial3rd: Vivi Zuricrit1st overall: Tour de France Femmes1st: Stage 9, Tour de France FemmesBest finish in European Championship Elite Road Race1st: 2025Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney (Poland)A.S.O./Gatan FlammeKasia Niewiadoma-Phinneys dogged determination to claw back Vollering almost landed her a rainbow jersey. She looked hungry, and a European Championship could be quite the prize for someone that narrowly missed out on a world title.Vollering will be her biggest rival once again, as has been the case all season. Niewiadoma-Phinney finished second to her in the European Championships road race last season after Vollerings 37km solo attack. It was her second silver medal at this race after 2016, when Anna van der Breggen bested her competitors in a sprint for the first title.Road victories this seasonStage 7, Tour de France FemmesLast five results2nd: World Championship Elite Women Road Race3rd: Stage 9, Tour de France Femmes3rd: Stage 8, Tour de France Femmes1st: Stage 7, Tour de France Femmes18th: Stage 6, Tour de France FemmesBest finish in European Championship Elite Road Race2nd: 2016, 2025Elisa Longo Borghini (Italy)A.S.O./Billy CeustersThe World Championships culminated in a bronze medal for Elisa Longo Borghini, as the podium matched that of the Tour de France Femmes. The Italian has occupied all sports of the podium aside from the top rung in the European Championships road race, finishing second in 2020 to Annemiek van Vleuten in a two-up sprint and third in the sprint in 2016.Her aggressive racing and massive engine means shes capable of winning any race she lines up at, but shes only bested Vollering once all season.Road victories this seasonWorld Championship Mixed Relay Team Time-TrialItaly National Championships, Road RaceStage 2, Tour de Suisse WomenStage 9, Giro dItalia WomenTrofeo Oro in EuroGC, UAE Tour WomenStage 4, UAE Tour WomenLast five results3rd: World Championship Elite Women Road Race1st: World Championship Mixed Relay Team Time-Trial4th: World Championship Elite Women Individual Time-Trial8th: Pointe du Raz Ladies Classic12th: Tout commence en Finistre Ladies ClassicBest finish in European Championship Elite Road Race2nd: 2020Marlen Reusser (Switzerland)Dario Belingheri/Getty ImagesReusser had a brilliant time in Canada, with a dominant time-trial title defence and a mightily impressive fourth place after being instrumental in bringing Vollering back to the group. She had been caught out earlier on as Vollering attacked while she was back with her team car, who knows how the race wouldve played out had she been present. Reusser is one of a few riders to have beaten Vollering in 2026, outsprinting her Dutch rival to win Dwars door Vlaanderen. Her TT ability means if and its a big if she manages to get solo it will be nigh-on impossible to catch her, but failing that shell be confident in a small group sprint.Road victories this seasonWorld Championship Elite Women Individual Time-TrialChrono Fminin de GatineauStage 4 ITT, Tour de France FemmesGC, Tour de Suisse WomenStage 5, Tour de Suisse WomenStage 4 ITT, Tour de Suisse WomenDwars door VlaanderenLast five results4th: World Championship Elite Women Road Race3rd: World Championship Mixed Relay Team Time-Trial1st: World Championship Elite Women Individual Time-Trial1st: Chrono Fminin de Gatineau14th overall: Tour de France FemmesBest finish in European Championship Elite Road Race7th: 2021Juliette Berthet (France)A.S.O./Billy CeustersFrances Juliette Berthet has had a solid season having spent most of the year in service of Vollering. When not on domestique duties, Berthet formerly Labous rode to fifth at La Vuelta Femenina, a podium at CIC-Tour Fminin des Pyrnes and won the Faun Tour Femmes in impressive fashion.The French squad had three riders in the top ten in the World Championships road race with Juliette Berthet fifth, Clia Gery seventh and Maeva Squiban ninth, but theyd have been hoping for more. Gery wont be riding in Slovenia, but Berthet is joined by Squiban and Cdrine Kerbaol in the race for the Euro bands.Road victories this seasonGC, Faun Tour FemmesStage 3, Faun Tour FemmesStage 2, Faun Tour FemmesLast five results5th: World Championship Elite Women Road Race2nd: World Championship Mixed Relay Team Time-Trial15th: World Championship Elite Women Individual Time-Trial1st overall: Faun Tour Femmes2nd: Stage 4, Faun Tour FemmesBest finish in European Championship Elite Road Race6th: 2025Other riders to watchA.S.O./Gatan FlammeAlso vying for the last big jersey of the season will be the likes of Noemi Regg (Switzerland), who won the Tour Down Under. briefly led La Vuelta Femenina and had a series of strong placings in the Classics with second in Milan-San Remo, fifth at the Amstel Gold Race, seventh at Trofeo Oro and eighth at Trofeo Alfredo Binda. Paired with Reusser the Swiss team have a great chance of getting a big result.Paris-Roubaix Femmes champion Franziska Koch (Germany) has enjoyed a good run of form lately too, podiuming the Classic Lorient Agglomration, finishing fourth in the Grand Prix Region Stuttgart, and coming third in the World Championships TT before a tenth place in the road race. Shes part of a strong German team that includes Tour white jersey winner Antonia Niedermaier and puncheur Liane Lippert.Should Vollering wish for the European jersey to actually be worn in 2027, she could help in-form teammates Puck Pieterse, Femke De Vries or Karlijn SwinkelsThe post UEC European Championships 2026 Womens Elite Road Race: Our form guide appeared first on Cyclist.

Folding bikes are a popular choice for some riders. With small wheels and folding frames, these bikes can be collapsed down to a small size for storage or transport and quickly unfolded to ride when needed. Generally speaking, however, that foldable convenience results in bikes with rider weight and height limitations. Thats what sets Dahons Mariner XL apart from the competition.The folding bike specialists at Dahon specifically designed and engineered the Mariner XL with bigger and taller riders in mind. With a reinforced, heavy-duty frame, the Mariner XL has a maximum weight capacity of 330 pounds (150 kg). Its 22-inch wheels are larger than those found on most folding bikes, and it features a huge range of handlebar and seat height adjustment to fit riders up to 69 (206 cm).Dahon Mariner XLDahon has been making a range of folding bikes for years. Weve reported on them for well over a decade. Over the years, it seems that Dahon recognized that heavier and taller riders were being excluded from the folding bike market, so they designed the Mariner XL.The Mariner XL is a technical breakthrough for folding bikes, said Dr. David T. Hon, CEO of DAHON. We wanted to ensure that folding technology is completely inclusive, removing the physical boundaries that have historically kept larger riders from experiencing the freedom of micro-mobility. With the Mariner XL, they can ride bold and ride strong, knowing their equipment is thoroughly tested and designed specifically for them.The Mariner XL features a robust frame that has a class-leading weight capacity of 330 pounds (150 kg). Were told its made from aviation-grade aluminum alloy, and all of the key components frame, fork, and seatpost have been tested and validated to withstand 50% higher loads than required for standard city bikes. Additionally, Dahon says its DelTech Technology increases frame stiffness, while the Super Down Tube optimizes coupling strength.22-Inch WheelsOften, folding bikes are equipped with the smallest wheels possible to facilitate the most compact folded size for easier storage or portability. Brompton, for example, uses 16-inch wheels on most of its popular folding bikes. The Mariner XL bucks that trend with 22-inch wheels. This should enhance stability and efficiency, and theoretically be a better fit for bigger, taller riders. The 1.95 wide tires are also claimed to provide some shock absorption and a larger contact patch for multi-surface traction.AdjustabilityAccording to Dahon, the Mariner XL was designed to fit riders from 51 to 69 (157 to 206 cm). This is possible with an extra-long seatpost and an extended one-piece forged stem and patented double-joint handlebars that are height- and angle-adjustable. Compared to the standard Mariner, the XL version offers 60mm more handlebar height adjustment. Weight and SizeEven with its heavy-duty frame, higher weight limit, and 22-inch wheels, the Mariner XL weighs a claimed 31.6 pounds. It doesnt fold down quite as small as some other models, but the claimed folded size of 33.4 x 29.5 x 15 (85 x 75 x 38 cm) seems very respectable for a bike that can support riders up to 69 and/or 330 pounds.Pricing and AvailabilityThe Mariner XL comes with an 8-speed Shimano drivetrain, Tektro Hydraulic disc brakes, and is offered in four frame colors: Matte Obsidian, Frost Gray, Wine, and Leaf Green. It retails for $1,299 and is available now directly from Dahon. Head to the brands website to learn more.dahon.com

Paula Blasi will not start the European Championships road race in Slovenia after failing to recover in time from her crash at the recent World Championships in Montreal. The Spanish rider was included in the national squad, but the aftermath of the incident means she is not in the right condition t...

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It could help take our most dangerous drivers off the roads but opposition spokesperson says it isnt a priority forMinister for Justice.A video upload function for the Garda road traffic reporting portal was due to go live possibly in 2024, then in 2025, and then in 2026 now it has no timeline.The reporting portal with a video upload feature was supposed to simplify the process of providing evidence of road traffic offences.Councillor Feljin Jose, the Green Partys spokesperson on transport, said: This should be a quick win. There are hours of dash cam and bike cam footage that could be used to take our most dangerous drivers off the roads. Instead, the process of reporting dangerous driving is stuck in the 20th century. He added: Unfortunately, it doesnt seem to be a priority for the Minister for Justice as shown by the timelines now disappearing entirely.In 2023, the video function was to go live in 2024 at the earliest, and the in a September 2025 parliamentary answer, the Minister said: Garda authorities envisage that the portal will be developed across the remainder of 2025, and 2026.But now, just 12 months later, the timeline has been removed from the latest answer to a question asked by Dublin TD and Green Party leader Roderic OGorman.In a parliamentary answer published this week, Minister for Justice Jim OCallaghan said: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the allocation and deployment of Garda resources under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, as well as the management and administration of operational policing matters, including the Traffic Watch online reporting system.I am advised by the Garda authorities that, as part of An Garda Sochnas ongoing commitment to road safety, an online Traffic Watch reporting form has been available since August 2024. Traffic Watch is a partnership approach which enables road users to work with An Garda Sochna in improving driver behaviour, reducing road collisions and preventing fatalities, he said.Minister OCallaghan said: An Garda Sochna has also committed to developing a system that will enable members of the public to report incidents and upload video footage through an online portal, including footage relating to alleged road traffic offences.He said delivering this capability requires procuring and implementing a Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS) to securely store, manage and process digital evidence, and that the system procurement forms part of the wider Body-Worn Camera programme currently being rolled out.He added: Garda authorities have advised that the DEMS public upload portal will not be introduced until the procurement process and national rollout of body-worn cameras has advanced. This initial phase will manage digital evidence from BWCs and will be expanded at a later date to integrate with an enterprise DEMS to accommodate a wide range of other digital evidence sources and also introduce the public upload portal for online submission of digital evidence by members of the public.The Department of Justice was contacted today for comment and asked if there was a new timeline; it referred this website to the Garda Press Office. A spokesperson for the Garda Press Office referred to the parliamentary answer, and said: An Garda Sochna has no further comment at this time.

Paul Seixas's long term future could be decided in the coming days as the French rider's contract and transfer saga reaches a climax. Turning 20 last week, the Decathlon CMA CGM rider is one of cycling's hottest properties after finishing 4th place in the Tour de France as a teenager and winning sev...