{"id":2162130,"date":"2026-09-24T23:52:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T20:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2162130"},"modified":"2026-09-24T23:52:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T20:52:18","slug":"the-new-pistolero-benjamin-noval-takes-effortless-bullseye-in-montreal-world-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2162130","title":{"rendered":"The new &#8216;pistolero&#8217;? Benjam\u00edn Noval takes effortless bullseye in Montreal World Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xRFytqsoDazUgdBQAaUc6M-2400-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ANDmDzESTXqXu9XDWWCwK-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ANDmDzESTXqXu9XDWWCwK-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Remember the 12-year-old fan who went viral at the 2021 Tour of Britain? 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Benjam\u00edn Noval takes effortless bullseye in Montreal World Championships<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nLaura Weislo <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-09-24T23:52:18Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n24 September 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Spaniard emulates Alberto Contador after commanding victory in junior men&#8217;s road race<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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In Montreal on Thursday, the 17-year-old fired a warning shot, proclaiming himself as Spain&#8217;s talent of the future, cocking an imaginary pistol and taking the shot as he won the UCI Road World Championships junior men&#8217;s road race.<\/p>\n<p>The son of a former Alberto Contador teammate of the same name, Noval was of course referencing the famous &#8216;el pistolero&#8217; salute. Last year, when Ineos signed him, they proclaimed him to be &#8220;one of the sport&#8217;s most exciting young riders and future stars&#8221; upon signing with Netcompany Ineos in 2025, and he was said to have &#8220;natural racing instincts, climbing strength, tactical intelligence and maturity&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05f03f30-b871-11f1-a258-d325c24dddb2-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Noval wasn&#8217;t able to completely put those talents on display at the UCI Road World Championships in Kigali last year, when he crashed as he was about to chase down lone leader Harry Hudson (Great Britain), having hit the barriers as he checked the situation behind.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This year, Noval more than made up for his mistake, claiming both the junior men&#8217;s time trial and road race world titles in Montreal.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 17-year-old Spaniard took the race by the scruff of its neck and showed total control as he first jumped out of the peloton with 45km to go, spent more than a lap chasing down the leaders and then attacking on the penultimate lap, soloing to victory. There was no looking back this time.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUyucG78vkeQhQJgqDQ54H-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUyucG78vkeQhQJgqDQ54H-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">UCI Road World Championships: Benjam\u00edn Noval makes up for 2025 heartbreak with dominant gold in junior men&#8217;s road race<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bv3QY7HtVTxmHmkLYP54y3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bv3QY7HtVTxmHmkLYP54y3-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Road World Championships: Benjam\u00edn Noval delivers gold medal for Spain in junior men&#8217;s time trial<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGfkV84vASJ3ab4GAUbz9a-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGfkV84vASJ3ab4GAUbz9a-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">A wide open field of young stars going for glory \u2013 World Championships junior men&#8217;s road race contenders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;In the final lap I remembered this moment,&#8221; Noval said when asked about his crash in Rwanda. &#8220;I only looked to the front, not looking to the back, and only thinking of going to the finish and being able to win, and not thinking more about Kigali. Nothing about that this year, because I also never saw the final of that race on TV, and I don&#8217;t want to remember it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What he will remember is a flawless performance, both from himself and his teammates, who executed Spain&#8217;s plan with perfection.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-VNgQQ3stpzcPzaF9DagH53\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-VNgQQ3stpzcPzaF9DagH53 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We had only one plan: to relax in the first three laps, and after these laps, attack &#8211; one or another teammate &#8211; and make the race really hard,&#8221; Noval said. Teammates Luca and Aitor Martinez took turns putting in accelerations, helping to wear down the peloton on a brutally tough course, and Noval chose the perfect moment to leap away.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;When I saw that I was in the front, I saw that it was a good moment to relax, and then I saw that I could make a really good attack and go full gas until the finish.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As he crossed the line with 42 seconds to spare on second-placed Simon Defrance (France), Noval wound the clock back with the signature victory salute made famous by Contador.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xxgC9wzLX7ZbEM7HtWL3Ta-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xxgC9wzLX7ZbEM7HtWL3Ta-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Is Isaac del Toro the new favourite for the World Championships? He says no but the road may say differently<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xbGKHtEC95AhWJ9jvVGWZ7-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xbGKHtEC95AhWJ9jvVGWZ7-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Lorenzo Finn crowned winner of the 2026 Tour de l&#8217;Avenir, underlining future star status<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8BvounxkGr8ATr5XU7RaWP-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8BvounxkGr8ATr5XU7RaWP-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Spanish National Championships: Marcel Camprub\u00ed seals stunning victory in elite men&#8217;s road race<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;He raced with my father and is a really good friend, and I think that it&#8217;s the best celebration for first place,&#8221; Noval explained.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The young Spaniard was finally overwhelmed by emotion after realising what he had done, being able to enjoy a moment quite different to the one he had after claiming the individual time trial on Monday.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;When I finished the TT, I didn&#8217;t realise that I won. The next day, I thought, &#8216;Yes, I won, but I have another race the next day.&#8217; I tried to enjoy it with the team, but I also thought that I could win today,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s incredible because I prepared for these two races all year. In the last months, I was only training and focusing on these two days, and I think that it&#8217;s incredible to win today. Now, I&#8217;ll go enjoy with the family and do a really good celebration in the hotel.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Once the celebrations are done, Noval&#8217;s life is about to get more serious as he is signed to Netcompany Ineos for 2027 and 2028. 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Spanish National Championships: Marcel Camprub\u00ed seals stunning victory in elite men&#8217;s road race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nMjRVV6D9oZc92oPqTwTKg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nMjRVV6D9oZc92oPqTwTKg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nMjRVV6D9oZc92oPqTwTKg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nMjRVV6D9oZc92oPqTwTKg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nMjRVV6D9oZc92oPqTwTKg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Mara Winter surprises with fourth place in women&#8217;s U23 World Championships road race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUyucG78vkeQhQJgqDQ54H-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUyucG78vkeQhQJgqDQ54H-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUyucG78vkeQhQJgqDQ54H-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUyucG78vkeQhQJgqDQ54H-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUyucG78vkeQhQJgqDQ54H-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UCI Road World Championships: Benjam\u00edn Noval makes up for 2025 heartbreak with dominant gold in junior men&#8217;s road race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b3AeKtJW5YrdYm2FaJUAcE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b3AeKtJW5YrdYm2FaJUAcE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b3AeKtJW5YrdYm2FaJUAcE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b3AeKtJW5YrdYm2FaJUAcE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b3AeKtJW5YrdYm2FaJUAcE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It was my dream after last year&#8217;s second place&#8217; &#8211; Redemption for U23 world champion Chlado\u0148ov\u00e1 after near miss in 2025<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR7X2tWYWBbYXPC4VqeVNN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR7X2tWYWBbYXPC4VqeVNN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR7X2tWYWBbYXPC4VqeVNN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR7X2tWYWBbYXPC4VqeVNN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR7X2tWYWBbYXPC4VqeVNN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;If I had the legs, then I would have been alone&#8217; &#8211; Canadian star Isabella Holmgren&#8217;s blueprint for gold turns to silver in women&#8217;s U23 road race at Road Worlds<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f6VyAvxm9WRkSG4vs8hsgT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f6VyAvxm9WRkSG4vs8hsgT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f6VyAvxm9WRkSG4vs8hsgT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f6VyAvxm9WRkSG4vs8hsgT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f6VyAvxm9WRkSG4vs8hsgT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UCI Road World Championships: Vikt\u00f3ria Chlado\u0148ov\u00e1 beats Isabella Holmgren to win under-23 women&#8217;s title<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SgADNE4s3sfYECFu2YKPij-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SgADNE4s3sfYECFu2YKPij-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SgADNE4s3sfYECFu2YKPij-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SgADNE4s3sfYECFu2YKPij-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SgADNE4s3sfYECFu2YKPij-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Il Lombardia 2026 route to include double ascent of crunch San Fermo della Battaglia climb<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nMjRVV6D9oZc92oPqTwTKg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nMjRVV6D9oZc92oPqTwTKg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nMjRVV6D9oZc92oPqTwTKg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nMjRVV6D9oZc92oPqTwTKg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nMjRVV6D9oZc92oPqTwTKg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Mara Winter surprises with fourth place in women&#8217;s U23 World Championships road race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b3AeKtJW5YrdYm2FaJUAcE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b3AeKtJW5YrdYm2FaJUAcE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b3AeKtJW5YrdYm2FaJUAcE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b3AeKtJW5YrdYm2FaJUAcE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b3AeKtJW5YrdYm2FaJUAcE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It was my dream after last year&#8217;s second place&#8217; &#8211; Redemption for U23 world champion Chlado\u0148ov\u00e1 after near miss in 2025<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR7X2tWYWBbYXPC4VqeVNN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR7X2tWYWBbYXPC4VqeVNN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR7X2tWYWBbYXPC4VqeVNN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR7X2tWYWBbYXPC4VqeVNN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR7X2tWYWBbYXPC4VqeVNN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;If I had the legs, then I would have been alone&#8217; &#8211; Canadian star Isabella Holmgren&#8217;s blueprint for gold turns to silver in women&#8217;s U23 road race at Road Worlds<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUCpGpaHPXt7gUQPkbRDym-655-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUCpGpaHPXt7gUQPkbRDym-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUCpGpaHPXt7gUQPkbRDym-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUCpGpaHPXt7gUQPkbRDym-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUCpGpaHPXt7gUQPkbRDym-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Kit &amp; Accessories<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Sigma Sports Warehouse Sale is filled with unbelievable price drops \u2013 Here are 22 of the biggest deals<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LBQSz6XLdMDYBah39xAggH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LBQSz6XLdMDYBah39xAggH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LBQSz6XLdMDYBah39xAggH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LBQSz6XLdMDYBah39xAggH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LBQSz6XLdMDYBah39xAggH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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Benjam\u00edn Noval takes effortless bullseye in Montreal World Championships<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nLaura Weislo <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-09-24T23:52:18Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n24 September 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Spaniard emulates Alberto Contador after commanding victory in junior men&#8217;s road race<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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In Montreal on Thursday, the 17-year-old fired a warning shot, proclaiming himself as Spain&#8217;s talent of the future, cocking an imaginary pistol and taking the shot as he won the UCI Road World Championships junior men&#8217;s road race.<\/p>\n<p>The son of a former Alberto Contador teammate of the same name, Noval was of course referencing the famous &#8216;el pistolero&#8217; salute. Last year, when Ineos signed him, they proclaimed him to be &#8220;one of the sport&#8217;s most exciting young riders and future stars&#8221; upon signing with Netcompany Ineos in 2025, and he was said to have &#8220;natural racing instincts, climbing strength, tactical intelligence and maturity&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05f03f30-b871-11f1-a258-d325c24dddb2-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Noval wasn&#8217;t able to completely put those talents on display at the UCI Road World Championships in Kigali last year, when he crashed as he was about to chase down lone leader Harry Hudson (Great Britain), having hit the barriers as he checked the situation behind.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This year, Noval more than made up for his mistake, claiming both the junior men&#8217;s time trial and road race world titles in Montreal.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 17-year-old Spaniard took the race by the scruff of its neck and showed total control as he first jumped out of the peloton with 45km to go, spent more than a lap chasing down the leaders and then attacking on the penultimate lap, soloing to victory. There was no looking back this time.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUyucG78vkeQhQJgqDQ54H-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUyucG78vkeQhQJgqDQ54H-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">UCI Road World Championships: Benjam\u00edn Noval makes up for 2025 heartbreak with dominant gold in junior men&#8217;s road race<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bv3QY7HtVTxmHmkLYP54y3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bv3QY7HtVTxmHmkLYP54y3-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Road World Championships: Benjam\u00edn Noval delivers gold medal for Spain in junior men&#8217;s time trial<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGfkV84vASJ3ab4GAUbz9a-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGfkV84vASJ3ab4GAUbz9a-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">A wide open field of young stars going for glory \u2013 World Championships junior men&#8217;s road race contenders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;In the final lap I remembered this moment,&#8221; Noval said when asked about his crash in Rwanda. &#8220;I only looked to the front, not looking to the back, and only thinking of going to the finish and being able to win, and not thinking more about Kigali. Nothing about that this year, because I also never saw the final of that race on TV, and I don&#8217;t want to remember it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What he will remember is a flawless performance, both from himself and his teammates, who executed Spain&#8217;s plan with perfection.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-VNgQQ3stpzcPzaF9DagH53\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-VNgQQ3stpzcPzaF9DagH53 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We had only one plan: to relax in the first three laps, and after these laps, attack &#8211; one or another teammate &#8211; and make the race really hard,&#8221; Noval said. Teammates Luca and Aitor Martinez took turns putting in accelerations, helping to wear down the peloton on a brutally tough course, and Noval chose the perfect moment to leap away.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;When I saw that I was in the front, I saw that it was a good moment to relax, and then I saw that I could make a really good attack and go full gas until the finish.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As he crossed the line with 42 seconds to spare on second-placed Simon Defrance (France), Noval wound the clock back with the signature victory salute made famous by Contador.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xxgC9wzLX7ZbEM7HtWL3Ta-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xxgC9wzLX7ZbEM7HtWL3Ta-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Is Isaac del Toro the new favourite for the World Championships? He says no but the road may say differently<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xbGKHtEC95AhWJ9jvVGWZ7-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xbGKHtEC95AhWJ9jvVGWZ7-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Lorenzo Finn crowned winner of the 2026 Tour de l&#8217;Avenir, underlining future star status<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8BvounxkGr8ATr5XU7RaWP-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8BvounxkGr8ATr5XU7RaWP-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Spanish National Championships: Marcel Camprub\u00ed seals stunning victory in elite men&#8217;s road race<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;He raced with my father and is a really good friend, and I think that it&#8217;s the best celebration for first place,&#8221; Noval explained.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The young Spaniard was finally overwhelmed by emotion after realising what he had done, being able to enjoy a moment quite different to the one he had after claiming the individual time trial on Monday.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;When I finished the TT, I didn&#8217;t realise that I won. The next day, I thought, &#8216;Yes, I won, but I have another race the next day.&#8217; I tried to enjoy it with the team, but I also thought that I could win today,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s incredible because I prepared for these two races all year. In the last months, I was only training and focusing on these two days, and I think that it&#8217;s incredible to win today. Now, I&#8217;ll go enjoy with the family and do a really good celebration in the hotel.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Once the celebrations are done, Noval&#8217;s life is about to get more serious as he is signed to Netcompany Ineos for 2027 and 2028. Whether or not he will do a full season in the WorldTour, or take a mixed approach with under-23 and high-level races remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t know, but at first I think that I&#8217;m going to the WorldTour, but we&#8217;ll see what they want to do and where is the best place for me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for comprehensive race coverage of both the UCI Road and Gravel World Championships, alongside the final monument of the season, Il Lombardia. Subscribers get unlimited access to exclusive analysis from our expert columnists, in-depth features and industry-leading tech insight. 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Emerging Talents<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Lorenzo Finn crowned winner of the 2026 Tour de l&#8217;Avenir, underlining future star status<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8BvounxkGr8ATr5XU7RaWP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8BvounxkGr8ATr5XU7RaWP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8BvounxkGr8ATr5XU7RaWP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8BvounxkGr8ATr5XU7RaWP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8BvounxkGr8ATr5XU7RaWP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Spanish National Championships: Marcel Camprub\u00ed seals stunning victory in elite men&#8217;s road race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nMjRVV6D9oZc92oPqTwTKg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nMjRVV6D9oZc92oPqTwTKg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nMjRVV6D9oZc92oPqTwTKg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nMjRVV6D9oZc92oPqTwTKg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nMjRVV6D9oZc92oPqTwTKg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Mara Winter surprises with fourth place in women&#8217;s U23 World Championships road race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUyucG78vkeQhQJgqDQ54H-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUyucG78vkeQhQJgqDQ54H-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUyucG78vkeQhQJgqDQ54H-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUyucG78vkeQhQJgqDQ54H-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUyucG78vkeQhQJgqDQ54H-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UCI Road World Championships: Benjam\u00edn Noval makes up for 2025 heartbreak with dominant gold in junior men&#8217;s road race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b3AeKtJW5YrdYm2FaJUAcE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b3AeKtJW5YrdYm2FaJUAcE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b3AeKtJW5YrdYm2FaJUAcE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b3AeKtJW5YrdYm2FaJUAcE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b3AeKtJW5YrdYm2FaJUAcE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It was my dream after last year&#8217;s second place&#8217; &#8211; Redemption for U23 world champion Chlado\u0148ov\u00e1 after near miss in 2025<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR7X2tWYWBbYXPC4VqeVNN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR7X2tWYWBbYXPC4VqeVNN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR7X2tWYWBbYXPC4VqeVNN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR7X2tWYWBbYXPC4VqeVNN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR7X2tWYWBbYXPC4VqeVNN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;If I had the legs, then I would have been alone&#8217; &#8211; Canadian star Isabella Holmgren&#8217;s blueprint for gold turns to silver in women&#8217;s U23 road race at Road Worlds<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f6VyAvxm9WRkSG4vs8hsgT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f6VyAvxm9WRkSG4vs8hsgT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f6VyAvxm9WRkSG4vs8hsgT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f6VyAvxm9WRkSG4vs8hsgT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f6VyAvxm9WRkSG4vs8hsgT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UCI Road World Championships: Vikt\u00f3ria Chlado\u0148ov\u00e1 beats Isabella Holmgren to win under-23 women&#8217;s title<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SgADNE4s3sfYECFu2YKPij-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SgADNE4s3sfYECFu2YKPij-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SgADNE4s3sfYECFu2YKPij-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SgADNE4s3sfYECFu2YKPij-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SgADNE4s3sfYECFu2YKPij-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Mara Winter surprises with fourth place in women&#8217;s U23 World Championships road race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b3AeKtJW5YrdYm2FaJUAcE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b3AeKtJW5YrdYm2FaJUAcE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b3AeKtJW5YrdYm2FaJUAcE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b3AeKtJW5YrdYm2FaJUAcE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b3AeKtJW5YrdYm2FaJUAcE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It was my dream after last year&#8217;s second place&#8217; &#8211; Redemption for U23 world champion Chlado\u0148ov\u00e1 after near miss in 2025<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR7X2tWYWBbYXPC4VqeVNN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR7X2tWYWBbYXPC4VqeVNN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR7X2tWYWBbYXPC4VqeVNN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR7X2tWYWBbYXPC4VqeVNN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR7X2tWYWBbYXPC4VqeVNN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;If I had the legs, then I would have been alone&#8217; &#8211; Canadian star Isabella Holmgren&#8217;s blueprint for gold turns to silver in women&#8217;s U23 road race at Road Worlds<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUCpGpaHPXt7gUQPkbRDym-655-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUCpGpaHPXt7gUQPkbRDym-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUCpGpaHPXt7gUQPkbRDym-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUCpGpaHPXt7gUQPkbRDym-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUCpGpaHPXt7gUQPkbRDym-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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In Montreal on Thursday, the 17-year-old fired a warning shot, proclaiming himself as Spain&#8217;s talent of the future, cocking an imaginary pistol and taking the shot as he won the UCI Road World Championships junior men&#8217;s road race.<\/p>\n<p>The son of a former Alberto Contador teammate of the same name, Noval was of course referencing the famous &#8216;el pistolero&#8217; salute. Last year, when Ineos signed him, they proclaimed him to be &#8220;one of the sport&#8217;s most exciting young riders and future stars&#8221; upon signing with Netcompany Ineos in 2025, and he was said to have &#8220;natural racing instincts, climbing strength, tactical intelligence and maturity&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05f03f30-b871-11f1-a258-d325c24dddb2-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Noval wasn&#8217;t able to completely put those talents on display at the UCI Road World Championships in Kigali last year, when he crashed as he was about to chase down lone leader Harry Hudson (Great Britain), having hit the barriers as he checked the situation behind.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This year, Noval more than made up for his mistake, claiming both the junior men&#8217;s time trial and road race world titles in Montreal.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 17-year-old Spaniard took the race by the scruff of its neck and showed total control as he first jumped out of the peloton with 45km to go, spent more than a lap chasing down the leaders and then attacking on the penultimate lap, soloing to victory. There was no looking back this time.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUyucG78vkeQhQJgqDQ54H-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUyucG78vkeQhQJgqDQ54H-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">UCI Road World Championships: Benjam\u00edn Noval makes up for 2025 heartbreak with dominant gold in junior men&#8217;s road race<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bv3QY7HtVTxmHmkLYP54y3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bv3QY7HtVTxmHmkLYP54y3-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Road World Championships: Benjam\u00edn Noval delivers gold medal for Spain in junior men&#8217;s time trial<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGfkV84vASJ3ab4GAUbz9a-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGfkV84vASJ3ab4GAUbz9a-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">A wide open field of young stars going for glory \u2013 World Championships junior men&#8217;s road race contenders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;In the final lap I remembered this moment,&#8221; Noval said when asked about his crash in Rwanda. &#8220;I only looked to the front, not looking to the back, and only thinking of going to the finish and being able to win, and not thinking more about Kigali. Nothing about that this year, because I also never saw the final of that race on TV, and I don&#8217;t want to remember it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What he will remember is a flawless performance, both from himself and his teammates, who executed Spain&#8217;s plan with perfection.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-VNgQQ3stpzcPzaF9DagH53\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-VNgQQ3stpzcPzaF9DagH53 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We had only one plan: to relax in the first three laps, and after these laps, attack &#8211; one or another teammate &#8211; and make the race really hard,&#8221; Noval said. Teammates Luca and Aitor Martinez took turns putting in accelerations, helping to wear down the peloton on a brutally tough course, and Noval chose the perfect moment to leap away.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;When I saw that I was in the front, I saw that it was a good moment to relax, and then I saw that I could make a really good attack and go full gas until the finish.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As he crossed the line with 42 seconds to spare on second-placed Simon Defrance (France), Noval wound the clock back with the signature victory salute made famous by Contador.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xxgC9wzLX7ZbEM7HtWL3Ta-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xxgC9wzLX7ZbEM7HtWL3Ta-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Is Isaac del Toro the new favourite for the World Championships? 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