Evenepoel aims for historic win at world road championships in Montreal
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Remco Evenepoel is competing in the men's elite road race at the world championships in Montreal on September 26. With Tadej Pogacar sidelined due to a recent crash in the Vuelta a España, Evenepoel leads a competitive field that includes Britons Tom Pidcock and Oscar Onley, as well as Paul Seixas from France and Isaac del Toro from Mexico. The absence of Pogacar opens up opportunities for several contenders eager to claim the rainbow jersey. The race is an important chance for riders to showcase their talents on a global stage.
- •Evenepoel is targeting an unprecedented medal haul.
- •Pogacar is recovering from a heavy crash.
- •Pidcock and Onley are leading British hopes.
- •The race takes place in Montreal today.
- •Many riders hope to capitalize on Pogacar's absence.
- 7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Evenepoel targets history in Montreal as opportunity knocks without Pogacar
"Britons Tom Pidcock and Oscar Onley are contenders but the Belgian is aiming for an unprecedented medal haul In a world road championships marked by the absence of Tadej Pogacar, Tom Pidcock and Oscar Onley will lead British hopes in the men’s elite road race on Sunday. But for either to claim the rainbow jersey, they must beat a determined Remco Evenepoel, a man on a mission in Montreal. Pogacar is recovering after a heavy crash in the Vuelta a España and Pidcock and Onley are among a large group of contenders, headed by Paul Seixas of France, the Belgian Evenepoel and Isaac del Toro of Mexico, all seeking to capitalise on the Slovenian’s absence. Continue reading...
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