Top contenders prepare for Women Elite Road Race at UCI Championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The Women Elite Road Race at the UCI Road World Championships is set for Sept. 26 in Montreal, featuring over 175 riders. Defending champion Magdeleine Vallieres Mill will compete alongside top opponents including Lotte Kopecky and Demi Vollering. The event marks the second-to-last race in this year's 13-race series. Participants will tackle a challenging 180.4-kilometer route, including eight laps of Mont Royal Circuit. This year’s event has attracted significant international participation, with entries from 57 countries.
- •More than 175 women will compete on Sept. 26 in Montreal.
- •Magdeleine Vallieres Mill returns as defending champion.
- •Lotte Kopecky is a two-time world champion in the road race.
- •Demi Vollering is currently ranked No. 1 in the UCI Women’s World Tour.
- •The race includes a demanding 180.4-kilometer course with eight laps.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — 5 Names To Watch In The Women Elite Road Race At The 2026 UCI Road World Championships
"More than 175 women will line up for the Women Elite Road Race at the UCI Road World Championships in Montreal on Sept. 26. Read about some favorites.
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