{"id":2167065,"date":"2026-09-27T12:33:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T09:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2167065"},"modified":"2026-09-27T12:33:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T09:33:28","slug":"as-it-happened-american-wins-men-road-title-after-stunning-32km-solo-ride-at-road-world-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2167065","title":{"rendered":"As it happened: American wins men road title after stunning 32km solo ride at Road World Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tZQ2h9dWLApwaQMde3mYsN-2560-80.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<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KqCmLDk7N52XeJa83N8ADa.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 26: (L-R) Gold medal winner, Demi Vollering and Team Netherlands and Silver medal winner Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney and Team Poland congratulate each other after the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Women Elite Road Race a 180.1km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 26, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] w-20 h-20 object-cover flex-none rounded-lg\"><\/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\">\n                                    <span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/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                                    As it happened: Dutch star secures first road title in illustrious career at World Road Championships women&#8217;s road race 2026\n                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\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 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KWRi6EwbrGxuVsE5gb6uQn.jpg\" alt=\"Ashlin Barry (USA) wins the men&amp;#039;s under-23 road race at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] w-20 h-20 object-cover flex-none rounded-lg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                    <span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/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                                    UCI Road World Championships: Ashlin Barry powers to under-23 men&#8217;s title with 30-kilometre solo attack\n                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8PkTJPKGrgqMM2cQxQMqxX.png\" alt=\"Isaac del Toro, Remco Evenepoel, and Mathieu van der Poel are among the big favourites for the elite men&amp;#039;s road race\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] w-20 h-20 object-cover flex-none rounded-lg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                    <span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/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                                    A wide open face-off between Evenepoel, Del Toro, Seixas, Van der Poel and more for the rainbow jersey \u2013 Analysing the World Championships elite men&#8217;s road race contenders\n                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nlive-article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 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13.4km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"pinned-content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-pinned-content widget-contentparsed-pinned-content widget-pinned news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div class=\" article-body paywall-locker\">\n<div class>\n<a id=\"elk-9976ef32-b147-11f1-9497-854d508b063f\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9976efc8-b147-11f1-a112-e91a56866f63\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong><\/strong><strong>UCI Road World Championships 2026 &#8211; Preview<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Elite men&#8217;s road race World Championships &#8211; Contenders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-9976efc8-b147-11f1-a112-e91a56866f63-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>How to watch the 2026 UCI Road World Championships<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9976f05e-b147-11f1-9b94-7d50c3364cd2\" 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. 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Plus, the Cyclingnews app lets you follow the action wherever you go! <\/strong><u><strong>Join today<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-race-situation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-race-situation\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Race Situation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"elk-9976f176-b147-11f1-a1f6-1b9202494aa8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body paywall-locker\">\n<div id=\"ad-unit-1\" class=\"ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:LiveReportUpdater\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-997f3aca-b147-11f1-84a4-01f520af58e4\">Hi. Bonjour. Welcome to our live report on <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> for the elite men\u2019s road race, the final event of the 2026 UCI World Road Championships in Montr\u00e9al, Canada. What a great week of racing we\u2019ve had so far.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T12:36:02+00:00\">2026-09-27T12:36:02.659Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0077fbdc-ba70-11f1-a069-bf2775d5a294\">Yesterday, on his final day as elite men\u2019s road race World Champion, Tadej Poga\u010dar returned to riding outdoors, 28 days after breaking his collarbone and neck in a crash at the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-Ddwdn_LCOUA\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<div class=\"instagram-embed\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ddwdn_LCOUA\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<p>A post shared by Tadej Pogac\u030car (@tadejpogacar)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T12:37:23+00:00\">2026-09-27T12:37:23.915Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-30ff0728-ba70-11f1-82dc-6b6bbdd04b53\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Who will succeed Poga\u010dar in 2026? So many options in the wide-open race.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Check out the <strong>riders to watch in the men\u2019s road race in our in-depth preview<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T12:42:49+00:00\">2026-09-27T12:42:49.105Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f2a4f950-ba70-11f1-a3ca-51be5ae91d8e\">The last two days of racing have seen 2-up sprints and solo breaks decide the winner. Yesterday\u2019s elite women\u2019s race delivered a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat finale. How will today\u2019s winner be decided?<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MAM5hc3AzpqiBh7faUKxVh.jpg\" alt=\"Netherlands&amp;#039;s Demi Vollering (R) celebrates at finish line after winning the Women Elite Road Race during the 2026 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Road World Championships in Montreal, Quebec, on September 26, 2026. (Photo by Andrej Ivanov \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] card__image\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">UCI Road World Championships: Demi Vollering outsprints Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney to first world title in women&#8217;s elite road race after gripping final lap duel<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>Dutch rider claims first world title in Montreal from sprint \u00e1 deux after coming up short from solo attack<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T12:50:42+00:00\">2026-09-27T12:50:42.632Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0cda8136-ba72-11f1-923a-4980e9b48521\">10 minutes to the start of the race, where the men will face 3802 metres of elevation gain over the 273.7km course highlighted by the closing Mount Royal circuit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0cda819a-ba72-11f1-bf1d-3971eb4815cb\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y586kHyuG5AUj5YWU2Auf5.png\" alt=\"Profile of the elite men road race at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Profile of the elite men road race at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montr\u00e9al <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: UCI)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T12:54:18+00:00\">2026-09-27T12:54:18.157Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8d497f66-ba72-11f1-ab11-c7f6a69c7bc0\">It\u2019s a cool morning in Brossard for the start, with cloudy skies and temperatures around 14\u00b0C. There\u2019s a 10% chance of rain, with winds of 18 km\/h across the Greater Montreal region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T12:58:55+00:00\">2026-09-27T12:58:55.621Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-32ad601c-ba73-11f1-b180-33303445dee7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Starting on the South Shore, in Brossard, the men head south for a loop through seven other municipalities in the Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie region such as Carignan, Chambly, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Richelieu, Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Saint-Mathias-sur-Richelieu before returning to Brossard and heading to Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton will then ride the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge towards the Mount Royal circuit, which the men will do 12 times. The now-iconic circuit features several major challenges: the Voie Camillien-Houde, the Chemin de la Polytechnique, and the tough false flat rising along Avenue du Parc to the line.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-32ad601c-ba73-11f1-b180-33303445dee7-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is the same circuit that all the road races faced. The elite men will race the circuit 12 times.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The first passing across the finish line will be with 160.8km to go.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-32ad6076-ba73-11f1-964e-835ab9e76692\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yvHRWnmb2XNDC2ULkWDh27.png\" alt=\"Map of the elite men road race at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Map of the elite men road race at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: UCI)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:01:04+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:01:04.333Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7f67ad72-ba73-11f1-8b90-67b2f916b9ce\">The huge peloton, of 184 riders, is off for the &#8211; unusual in a world championship &#8211; 4km neutral section before the flag drop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:08:37+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:08:37.600Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-flag-drop-273-7km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flag-drop-273-7km-to-go\"><span>Flag drop &#8211; 273.7km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8de270de-ba74-11f1-80c7-c15023f889b8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And we&#8217;re racing!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:09:47+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:09:47.543Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b78308e0-ba74-11f1-84ee-cf3d9d2260a8\">Immediate attacks from the front of the peloton, led by a Poga\u010dar-less Slovenian team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:15:06+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:15:06.926Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-75c0605a-ba75-11f1-966d-431fd4999e6f\">The flurry of attacks continues at the front with no one managing to escape while pre-race favourites Remco Evenepoel (Belgium) and Tom Pidcock (Great Britain) remain calm, tucked safely in the middle of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:18:31+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:18:31.898Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-efd74098-ba75-11f1-b3c4-352d846ed81f\">Biniam Girmay (Eritrea), wearing his trade team NSN Cycling gilet, is part of the attacking riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:22:10+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:22:10.931Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-725dc79e-ba76-11f1-8cf6-394c8d66f909\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">16 riders, including Girmay, manage to get a small gap with 264km to go. They are working very hard to try and stay away as the winds are stronger than expected.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">They built up a 21-second lead in two kilometres.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:25:47+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:25:47.835Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f3aee062-ba76-11f1-8362-c7bf652c417a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Fredd Matute (Honduras) jumps to bridge up to the break.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Meanwhile, multiple riders drop back to talk to their managers in the team cars. With no radios, it is the only way on the course right now to know who is in the break and talk strategy.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:26:59+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:26:59.307Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e3c64da-ba77-11f1-93ba-c521c96c9a63\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A little history, as we gather the names of the riders in the break, and the peloton speeds by Fort Chambly.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Fort Chambly National Historic Site is the only fort in the greater Montreal area. The first wooden fort in this location was built as a defence post in the wars between the French and the Iroquois in New France in the second half of the 17th century.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-1e3c64da-ba77-11f1-93ba-c521c96c9a63-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The current structure was built between 1709-1711, Serving the French military until 1760, it was later used as a British Garrison.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Captured by American forces on October 20, 1775, during the American Invasion of Canada of 1775\u201376, it was held until the spring of 1776 when it was evacuated and burned.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After falling into disrepair, a citizen of Chambly personally repaired and restored the site in 1881. Between 1965 and 1985 extensive archaeological digs were carried out, and today a fully reconstructed version of the final phase of Fort Chambly (1718\u20131720) can be visited by the public. It provides beautiful views of the Richelieu River, trails, a bike path and green spaces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:34:01+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:34:01.937Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-break\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-break\"><span>Break<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-1a8637b6-ba78-11f1-b74a-69d5c3d63a4f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The move includes Andreas Leknessund (Norway), Felix Engelhardt (Germany), Slovenia\u2019s Tilen Fink\u0161t wearing #1 bib, Jamie Meehan (Ireland), Guillaume Boivin (Canada), Emile Liepins (Latvia), Heorhii Antonenko (Ukraine), Mihajlo Stoli\u0107 (Serbia), Christofer Jurado (Panama), Alexandre Mayer (Mauritius), Iustin-Ioan Vaidian (Romania), Andreas Miltiadis (Cyprus), Kaden Hopkins (Bermuda), Amir Ansari (Refugee Cycling Team) and Girmay and his Eritrean teammate Henok Mulubrhan.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 16 riders are working well together and now have a gap of 2:41 with 253km to go.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:45:03+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:45:03.807Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a4d9f668-ba79-11f1-878f-9911fca5cfb1\">The 16-rider break has 3:14 on the peloton with Mexico, working for Isaac del Toro, at the front keeping an eye on things with 244km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:48:16+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:48:16.434Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-17ab0bbe-ba7a-11f1-86f7-c78debb49e9c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let\u2019s hear what Biniam Girmay told the organisers at the start this morning.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI already did four times this course, so it&#8217;s slightly a bit less laps [than GP Montreal] but in the end of the day, I think it&#8217;s going to be hard. So today I&#8217;m here to support my teammate. \u201c<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-17ab0bbe-ba7a-11f1-86f7-c78debb49e9c-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI think for us is the best chance maybe we can have is to anticipate in the early move with the other two guys we have. So just make sure everything they have for the race, like positioning and to support them with nutrition and everything. So yeah, I will do best possible I can to help those two guys.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:52:27+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:52:27.307Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ad34af64-ba7a-11f1-9980-13cad4326374\">Fabulous early morning crowd cheering the riders on Mont St-Hilaire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:54:33+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:54:33.803Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f8aca136-ba7a-11f1-a783-c35a2156a7ac\">Let\u2019s see what some of the pre-race favourites had to say in the days leading to this race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-be95d80e-ba7b-11f1-9ef4-d98dd27fe0e7\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6FJP8wvnZ7tb8wGmz823Z.jpg\" alt=\"OVERIJSE, BELGIUM - APRIL 18: Race winner Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team Soudal Quick-Step and Wout Van Aert of Belgium and Team Visma-Lease a Bike on second place react after the 65th De Brabantse Pijl - La Fleche Brabanconne 2025 - Men&amp;#039;s Elite a 162.6km one day race from Beersel to Overijse on April 18, 2025 in Overijse, Belgium. (Photo by Rhode Van Elsen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-be95d886-ba7b-11f1-893b-e562cbe2e7e3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Racing defensively not an option for bullish Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert in World Championships road race, but it&#8217;s up to Seixas and France &#8216;to make it a long and tough race&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:02:33+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:02:33.409Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-166594d4-ba7c-11f1-bffd-91a53fb5dcd3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The gap is now over 5 minutes. with 231 km to go. Great Britain add a rider to the rotation with Mexico, Belgium and the Netherlands at the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is surprising to see the full Mexican team at the front, and use up their riders so early.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:06:29+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:06:29.011Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a2e92f6a-ba7c-11f1-92d2-9bd6c23af4a9\">Let\u2019s see what some of the pre-race favourites had to say in the days leading to this race &#8211; Great Britain co-leader Tom Pidcock, who spent time in Colorado to get ready,<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a2e92fe2-ba7c-11f1-832b-a3b81c3f7d72\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uEPvfuLaZwSxv4H4U9psGD.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Road World Championships: Tom Pidcock during the elite men&amp;#039;s road race\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-a2e9305a-ba7c-11f1-9606-2dbdedcf985b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong><\/strong><strong>World Championships &#8216;favours saving for one big move&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock aiming for &#8216;truly amazing&#8217; road title<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:13:33+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:13:33.909Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-gap-over-6-minutes\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-gap-over-6-minutes\"><span>Gap over 6 minutes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a066a064-ba7d-11f1-b4ae-31db7ec17aaf\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Working well together, the 16 riders in the break now have 6:34 with 222km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There is no sense of urgency in the peloton, still rolling very steady on the flat roads of the Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie region. It should get more active when the riders reach Montreal, and head towards the circuit with an early fight for position.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:20:44+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:20:44.373Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a0c391ce-ba7e-11f1-a4cb-73374e7d2cfb\">Let\u2019s see what some of the pre-race favourites had to say in the days leading to this race &#8211; French star Paul Seixas, who claimed the bronze medal in the TT earlier this week.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a0c39232-ba7e-11f1-afae-b5be04da9173\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ADm5czuVr6654ZcsP8S8Pi.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Road World Championships: Paul Seixas celebrates taking bronze\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-a0c392a0-ba7e-11f1-9557-d7361431fbac\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>&#8216;Anything other than gold would be a disappointment&#8217; \u2013 Ultra-ambitious Paul Seixas throws down the gauntlet for Road World Championships title<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:29:44+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:29:44.837Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e2cc848a-ba7f-11f1-9aa8-51f833064e79\">Gap hits the 7-minute mark with 208km to go as the Eritrean team car heads towards the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:33:07+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:33:07.332Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5bada65e-ba80-11f1-b89d-c11b2d3be29f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let\u2019s hear what Ben Healy had to say this morning at the start in Brossard. The Irishman finished seventh in Zurich 2024 and then third in Kigali last year.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI&#8217;m here in good form, and it&#8217;s a good course that suits me, so why not?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5bada65e-ba80-11f1-b89d-c11b2d3be29f-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cThat&#8217;s the thing about this race, it&#8217;s so open, you know, I think there&#8217;s obviously a couple of favourites like Remco and Matthew, but, other than that, I think there&#8217;s a lot of people that can win this.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:39:13+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:39:13.817Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-200km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-200km-to-go\"><span>200km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-363ae548-ba81-11f1-b2a6-4d85b21dfa0f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 16-rider break has 7:20 on the peloton with 200km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While the wind is blowing, it&#8217;s not quite hard enough to cause havoc. Riders are about 19 kilometres from crossing over the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge where the wind may blow harder, but the bridge is only a few kilometres.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:43:00+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:43:00.599Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bd3fb5be-ba81-11f1-b523-7bead96e471b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let\u2019s hear what Mathieu van der Poel had to say this morning at the start in Brossard. A former road World Champion from Glasgow in 2023, the Dutch rider showed his form with a 174km solo win in Luxembourg.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cThat&#8217;s what everybody is trying to do and also me but I think quite a good preparation and we will see how it goes today.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-bd3fb5be-ba81-11f1-b523-7bead96e471b-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cIt&#8217;s gonna be a very hard race, if you see the races in Montreal, it&#8217;s always like this, so I think the strong riders will be in the front of the race.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI already know how it feels to wear [the rainbow jersey] so I would be very happy to wear it again, so we will go for it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:50:47+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:50:47.315Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d354bbfa-ba82-11f1-8703-03d58f220f5c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The gap keeps on growing, up to 7:55 with 191km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton is single-file, behind a Dutch rider setting the pace.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-d354bbfa-ba82-11f1-8703-03d58f220f5c-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Spain&#8217;s Enric Mas and Belgium&#8217;s Wout van Aert are each making their way back into the pack with a teammate. The flat rural roads provide a good opportunity for a nature break before they hit Montreal and it&#8217;s urban roads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:56:00+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:56:00.804Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8e44dce2-ba83-11f1-9490-93f6c28a8178\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I know I said that there wouldn\u2019t be more history but it&#8217;s of the racing kind:<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mount Royal returned to the centre stage of global cycling this week when Montr\u00e9al hosted the UCI Road World Championships. It had been 52 years since Montr\u00e9al made history as the first Road Worlds outside Europe and two years later notched another milestone as the first Canadian city to host summer competitions for the Olympic Games.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong><\/strong><strong>&#8216;Truly an exceptional memory&#8217; \u2013 Eddy Merckx and Genevieve Gambillon look back on 1974 World Championships wins as Montreal&#8217;s Mount Royal climb returns to centre stage<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8e44dd5a-ba83-11f1-9e21-9f925cdf7e59\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8gb8L9T2sRorvqQofYmfLW.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 15: (L-R) Genevieve Gambillon of France former French road bicycle racer (1972 and 1974 Road World Champion) and Julian Alaphilippe of France and Team Soudal Quick-Step prior to the 13th Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal 2024 a 209.1km one day race from Montreal to Montreal \/ #UCIWT \/ on September 15, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">1974 road world champion Genevieve Gambillon of France stands next to now-retired pro Julian Alaphilippe at a ceremony two years ago to celebrate the UCI Road Worlds&#8217; return to Montr\u00e9al <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:00:19+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:00:19.779Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-287f8a82-ba84-11f1-bade-3d365e8366f7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let\u2019s hear what Isaac del Toro had to say this morning at the start in Brossard. The Mexican rider won the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montr\u00e9al, raced on the same city circuit.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cSame kind of chaotic situation [as the women\u2019s race], for sure. No one needs to sleep in this kind of circuit, but it&#8217;ll be hectic until the end and you will never know who will win until the line. For sure, the move will be on the climb and someone will keep trying, but everybody needs to be smart and to give his 100%.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-287f8a82-ba84-11f1-bade-3d365e8366f7-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI am kind of the guy who wants to have a hard day on the bike and excited and looking forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:03:04+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:03:04.446Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8b12ebda-ba84-11f1-afdc-0177186c99d4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Riders have made their way back to Brossard, after a long loop in Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie region and will head towards Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Belgian rider at the front of the peloton, as the gap is 8:07 with 181km to go.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:07:54+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:07:54.279Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-37567f7e-ba85-11f1-b3fd-530f537dff04\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let\u2019s hear what Michael Matthews had to say this morning at the start in Brossard. The Australian has won both the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montr\u00e9al and Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cWorlds always throws a different spin on things, but no I think it&#8217;s gonna be quite a different race today than what we normally have in Montreal GP but yeah, we&#8217;re ready, we have a strong team, so let&#8217;s see what we can do.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-37567f7e-ba85-11f1-b3fd-530f537dff04-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cIf you look at the teams, I mean it&#8217;s gonna be super fast. I think everyone&#8217;s expecting a really hard race but for me, I just need to try and survive as long as I can and hopefully all my stars align today.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:12:58+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:12:58.193Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ec82946e-ba85-11f1-8e73-bd8677090915\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pace went up to 50 km\/hr, as riders in the peloton are jostling for position, using the whole wide road to get into the bridge.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Attack on the right-hand side from Fredd Matute (Honduras) who tried to get across to the break at the beginning of the race, but never made it.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:18:36+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:18:36.630Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b638c03a-ba86-11f1-8b46-b95f75c131a7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The men are heading towards the 13.4km circuit, which features four key climbs. The first comes soon after the finish line with the Voie Camilien-Houde, a 1.67km ascent averaging 7.4% and reaching a maximum gradient of 10%.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Next is Chemin de la Polytechnique, 790 metres at 6%, including a punishing 200-metre section at 11%. The riders then face Avenue Pagnuelo, a 534-metre climb averaging 7%, topping out around the 9km mark.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-b638c03a-ba86-11f1-8b46-b95f75c131a7-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The final challenge is a 600-metre drag at 4% up Avenue du Parc to the finish.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is the same circuit that the women faced yesterday. The elite men will tackle the circuit 12 times.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b638c0b2-ba86-11f1-abbb-4b93e88e3546\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q8YM249pF3ci9gbZ6TTWD.jpg\" alt=\"Map of the road race circuit at the UCI Road World Championships 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: UCI)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:23:34+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:23:34.564Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-67d11ebe-ba87-11f1-8fa3-87864e586da9\">The 16-rider break are cheered on as they head towards the start of the circuit in Montr\u00e9al<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-67d11f36-ba87-11f1-9b93-c9fb5f8276e2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mhc8H829fjjqnciPhpPCuG.jpg\" alt=\"Picture by Zac Williams\/SWpix.com -\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:25:30+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:25:30.977Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ad31c788-ba87-11f1-97aa-b95e2549d887\">French team comes to the front, and shave off one minute on the gap as riders are starting to be dropped off the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:26:54+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:26:54.884Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-df2d12b0-ba87-11f1-bd02-5792ea81a593\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Could the weather add an extra challenge?<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is windy and cool (17 Celsius), with gray clouds moving from the east in Montr\u00e9al and a 50% chance of showers in the next hour.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> North American editor Jackie Tyson took this photo of the finish line from 200 metres to go.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-df2d1314-ba87-11f1-a3c8-71cf803a87e6\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDrprzzzmR3wkojqEhUvuU.jpg\" alt=\"Weather at 200 metres to go to the finish line in Montreal for elite men&amp;#039;s road race at 2026 UCI Road World Championships\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future\/Jackie Tyson)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:32:17+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:32:17.144Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-lap-1-of-12\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-lap-1-of-12\"><span>Lap 1 of 12<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9f4cc8b0-ba88-11f1-b4c0-915f7f1e877f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 16-rider break crosses the finish line for the first time to start the circuit, after over two hours of racing. They have a gap of around six minutes on the peloton with France\u2019s Bruno Amirail setting a hard pace.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Isaac del Toro and other contenders were also seend to be moving up.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:37:39+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:37:39.773Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5fde150c-ba89-11f1-9a03-b36cad7777f6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Amirail leads the peloton across the finish line to start the circuit. His team with team leader Seixas, as well as Switzerland are lined up behind him.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Romania&#8217;s V\u0103idian is falling off the pace from the break on Camilien-Houde.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5fde1566-ba89-11f1-9a87-6bd50f884fd7\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bVJMoWTQygTmiWZmDZrs38.png\" alt=\"Profile of Voie Camillien-Houde\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: UCI)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:40:00+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:40:00.360Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b37b65ac-ba89-11f1-922b-2b3db7725cdd\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Under Amirail&#8217;s impetus, the gap is now 5:22<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The French team definitely has a plan to launch Seixas; the question is, when will the French teenager do on the attack?<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-b37b65ac-ba89-11f1-922b-2b3db7725cdd-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">More riders distanced at they climb Camilien-Houde &#8211; the same scenario of attrition that was on display in all the road races.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:42:47+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:42:47.297Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-16e6b808-ba8a-11f1-8c1b-79520455cbd1\">Del Toro is losing teammates, as four of his compatriots are dropped on the climb. The Mexican team lined up with six riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:48:20+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:48:20.233Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dd599492-ba8a-11f1-ac7a-f311f44a1737\">Puncture for birthday boy Hugh Houle, who stops by the Shimano neutral car, but doesn&#8217;t stop and takes on the descent behind the Shimano car.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:49:04+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:49:04.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f7eff5bc-ba8a-11f1-b4d4-9710211f9de7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BJ6LnkHxwtDyz2SmV7Y3aa.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: A general view of the peloton competing during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec.\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Peloton crossing the finish line to start lap 1 of 12 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:54:10+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:54:10.881Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ae68eb00-ba8b-11f1-b023-99b7146500f0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Gap has been reduced by over 2:40 on the 13.4km-lap as the break starts lap 2 of 12, and see 147.4km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Swiss also put in a rider in the rotation, setting a hard place in the peloton.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:02:02+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:02:02.465Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c77cb10c-ba8c-11f1-a9cc-332d6bec0c67\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Break is also shedding riders. Fink\u0161t, Boivin, Antonenko, Stoli\u0107, Jurado, Mayer, Vaidian, Miltiadis, Hopkins, Ansari are all off the back. Leaving 7 off the front.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton was down to 133 riders after one time around the circuit. 184 riders started in Brossard.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:04:27+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:04:27.604Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e49e5cc-ba8d-11f1-b91b-f373b14c7bfa\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Make that 6 riders left in the break: Girmay and his teammate Mulubrhan, Leknessund, Engelhardt, Meehan and Liepins.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">They have 3:36 on the peloton with Amirail still setting the pace.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:06:47+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:06:47.214Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-717d4cc0-ba8d-11f1-95e9-f76ce7acf687\">Mechanical for Ben Oliver of New Zealand, tire came off his front wheel. He&#8217;s by the side of the road, hand up, waiting for his team car.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:12:52+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:12:52.958Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4bbae280-ba8e-11f1-96a6-fbac58e39f63\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mechanicals for Matej Mohori\u010d and Thibau Nys.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mohori\u010d gets a bike change, while Nys raises his hand, calling for this team car for a wheel change.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:16:05+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:16:05.964Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-lap-3-of-12\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-lap-3-of-12\"><span>lap 3 of 12<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-beae777a-ba8e-11f1-8952-4bfd0eb06ac3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With Amirail at the front for close to 30km so far, the gap is now down to 2:34 to the seven rider break, as Boivin chased back onto the lead group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Valentin Paret-Peintre is sittong on Amirail&#8217;s wheel, with Seixas a bit further back.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-e8ea6cf4-baae-11f1-b416-bd6748f4687d-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let\u2019s hear from Amir Ansari racing with the Refugee Cycling Team, who made his way into the early break.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI feel a bit sick before the time trial, so I didn&#8217;t have a lot of chance, and the course is very hard. So I decided to be in the breakaway, and then we&#8217;ll see what happens, how long I can manage. So more than after a race, so I&#8217;m happy with it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI know today I feel it that the bunch will going to push soon as soon as possible. And when I was, we had like 8:45 something before they come into the course to the lab in the local lap. So I see the times going down very fast, like two minutes in the one lap, and the next time was faster.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201c[The atmosphere] was crazy. Like I just that&#8217;s why I just continued to enjoy the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:19:49+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:19:49.945Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-43ede790-ba8f-11f1-ad58-b173428849af\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Report from <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> on the ground in Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Both times across the line, Del Toro has been burning matches to move up during the start\/finish straight, with a bit of a tailwind.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:25:56+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:25:56.842Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1ea24ce6-ba90-11f1-841c-af22c4b6c04f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>Cyclingnews <\/em>Managing Editor Laura Weislo caught up with Belgium&#8217;s Alec Segaert in the mixed zone at the finish line, after he pulled out of the race.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cIt was actually quite okay to control in the beginning. We were with a few teams to do so with the Mexicans, Dutch, and British people as well. So was quite okay, even though the break was a were 16 guys, but then once we entered the circuit, the French team took over and pushed already quite hard. Sadly for me, I didn&#8217;t have the legs today because I really wanted to survive a bit longer. But they want to make it a hard race, and we&#8217;ll see what it what it will bring.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-1ea24ce6-ba90-11f1-841c-af22c4b6c04f-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI still think we have the cards to win this. Even Wout and Remco, they know how to race these races, and they will play their cards in the final. I don&#8217;t know how they will do, but I&#8217;m sure they have a plan.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI didn&#8217;t even take bottles because I wanted to release it as light as possible, and I only did one last sentence. No secret messages.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Read more on the &#8216;secret message&#8217;: <strong>Message in a bottle? Belgium get around lack of radios at World Championships with unique strategy<\/strong><strong>&#8216;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:30:49+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:30:49.452Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cce39cec-ba90-11f1-aa3e-f5fb450ad9e0\">France&#8217;s Bruno Amirail sets a fast pace for two laps of the circuit, making the race hard for team leader Paul Seixas.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cce39d50-ba90-11f1-ba0c-cd11b8c5fb6b\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pRxS2f8bDgWGxHBBBHQ9SZ.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: Bruno Armirail and Team France leads the peloton during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:34:52+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:34:52.167Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5de36db2-ba91-11f1-acf0-d39ac870d881\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The gap is now under the one-minute mark, at 55 seconds, with 9 laps to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Still Amirail at the front, though a Mexican rider did do a couple of pulls.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5de36db2-ba91-11f1-acf0-d39ac870d881-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Nys finally gets his bike change &#8211; his cyclo-cross skills shined as to how fast that was done.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:43:07+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:43:07.084Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-84a8a02e-ba92-11f1-bf07-b7bcdc56c3a8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let&#8217;s hear what Ulises Alfredo Castillo told Cyclingnews Managing Editor Laura Weislo in the mixed zone.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Mexican rider did a lot of work in the beginning, in the Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie section of the course, keeping an eye on the gap for his team leader Isaac del Toro.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-84a8a02e-ba92-11f1-bf07-b7bcdc56c3a8-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cIt was nothing crazy, it was just rolling with the other countries. We were a little bit nervous at the beginning that something big or a lot of the big countries want to be on the breakaway. But the good thing that everybody wait for the circuit. So once we get out on the circuit, was like a hard pace, so for us, was the work done.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cWell, Isaac [del Toro] he has a good mentality of a winner. I think he&#8217;s on his best shape, and he&#8217;s waiting for the best.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:48:03+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:48:03.795Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-356576a8-ba93-11f1-a8e9-6144473f9c3a\">The list of riders abandoning the race continues to grow &#8211; it includes Luka Mezgec, Jan Tratnik, and Matej Mohori\u010d of Slovenia, Victor Langellotti (Monaco), Nico Denz (Germany), Mathijs Paasschens (Netherlands) and Ra\u00fal Garc\u00eda Pierna (Spain).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:50:23+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:50:23.174Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8881c558-ba93-11f1-b102-eb0211517d9c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Boivin dropped out of the break and then calls it a day. But first, he takes the time to high-five the fans on the side of the road.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Boivin as a late call-up after <strong>Derek Gee-West had to pull out of contention following his crash at Grand Prix Cycliste de Montr\u00e9al<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:54:16+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:54:16.769Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-lap-5-of-12\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-lap-5-of-12\"><span>Lap 5 of 12<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-13ce3178-ba94-11f1-a531-51701392adbc\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The time for the four riders left in the break is almost over. They have a 10-second lead as they cross the finish line with 8 laps to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Valentin Paret-Peintre attacks from the peloton and catches the break.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-13ce3178-ba94-11f1-a531-51701392adbc-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Right after crossing the finish line, Tim van Dijke (Netherlands) crashed in the feedzone and got a new bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:56:46+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:56:46.215Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6cc607ec-ba94-11f1-b453-3361eb5ac6a7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Jordan Jegat counters when his teammate Paret-Peintre is brought back by the Netherlands on Camilien-Houde.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Bettiol comes to the front. the first time we see an Italian rider come to the fore.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-6cc607ec-ba94-11f1-b453-3361eb5ac6a7-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Enric Mas (Spain), Ben OConnor and Michael Storer (Australia) are all distanced.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:57:57+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:57:57.946Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-97a2cbd0-ba94-11f1-841b-53cdad657eef\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Attacks continue at the front, shelling more riders off the back.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">France&#8217;s Pavel Sivakov takes a turn at the front.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:03:30+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:03:30.735Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5e213382-ba95-11f1-a67e-3f78e8a3786a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Big attack from Slovenia&#8217;s Gal Glivar on the Polytechnique climb. He looks under his elbow, and gets a few seconds.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sivakov swings away and Bettiol comes to the front and reels him in.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5e213382-ba95-11f1-a67e-3f78e8a3786a-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">We have entered the next phase of the race. The early break was caught; speed is high, whittling down the peloton, as attacks continue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:07:31+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:07:31.205Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ed65b3ba-ba95-11f1-bc3d-0dbfea21d403\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Italy&#8217;s Alberto Bettiol has been trying to get something started, he&#8217;s made a few attacks, but Anthon Charmig (Denmark) is the one who gets a small gap after countering once Bettiol is caught.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Behind Nairo Quintana is dropped, waves to the camera and says goodbye in his final world championship.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:13:24+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:13:24.208Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bff42262-ba96-11f1-a62e-95703bb3dfc3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">USA takes the front of the peloton down to 79 riders as Del Toro is tail-gunning it with 7 laps to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ciccone and Evenepoel are moving up in the peloton with France back at the front on Camilien-Houde. Group of six riders starting to pull away.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:17:25+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:17:25.379Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4f946f4e-ba97-11f1-8b43-ddd5f3d74410\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ben Healy (Ireland), Oscar Onley (Great Britain(, Christian Scaroni and Giulio Pellizzari (Italy), Andreas Kron (Denmark), Alex Baudin (France) and Maxim an Gils (Belgian) came across to Charmig.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel also bridges up with 91km to go. Santiago Buitrago (Colombia), Andreas Leknessund who was in the early break along with teammate Jorgen Nordhagen also made it into the move.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:19:19+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:19:19.730Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-93b9be2c-ba97-11f1-a393-335f42b14540\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Wout van Aert (Belgian) led a chase group with Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d (Slovenia) and Brandon McNulty (USA) on his wheel. And they connect with 88km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Very dangerous breakaway of 15 riders.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:21:49+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:21:49.450Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ecff9bd2-ba97-11f1-b1b1-471fddf91f7d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">French team close the move down and Van Aert goes on the attack. Van der Poel and Onley jump on.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton is under pressure, single-filed as they chase down the trio.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:24:03+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:24:03.113Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3ca17ce6-ba98-11f1-9f0f-a398ec6765c4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rogli\u010d and Charmig make it across to the break with 85km to go. USA&#8217;s Quinn Simmons also joins the move.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">France is going to have to chase this move down, as Paret-Peintre calls it a day for France.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:31:10+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:31:10.740Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-lap-7-of-12\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-lap-7-of-12\"><span>Lap 7 of 12 <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3e0f9ae4-ba99-11f1-b10a-1134c5fe9fa3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The strong break of six &#8211; Van der Poel, Van Aert, Simmons, Rogli\u010d, Charmig and Onley &#8211; have 41 seconds with six laps to go, or 80km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mexico did a short pull, but it&#8217;s France at the front once again with Sivakov. Seixas has already lost Amirail and Paret-Peintre.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-3e0f9ae4-ba99-11f1-b10a-1134c5fe9fa3-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With Van Aert in the break, Evenepoel has to sit in the field, and wait for somewhere else to attack so he can follow.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock, with ha teammate is coming back in the team cars after a bike change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:35:27+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:35:27.914Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d4d1a422-ba99-11f1-b757-bb0aade68ff9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro comes to the front to try to try and close down this dangerous move. On his wheel are Evenepoel, Seixas, Healy and more, and his acceleration caused a split is opening up after 10 riders. Carnage on Camilien-Houde.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">An isolated Seixas takes a pull.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-d4d1a422-ba99-11f1-b757-bb0aade68ff9-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock still has not made it to the front of the pack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:39:19+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:39:19.975Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5f060318-ba9a-11f1-9055-4f39dd452d17\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The chase group with Seixas, Del Toro and Evenepoel also includes Ciccone, Ayuso, McNulty, Healy and Johannessen. But they are not working well together, but the gap is coming down.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">More riders make it to the chase.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5f060318-ba9a-11f1-9055-4f39dd452d17-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel puts in a massive attack with 74km to go with the chase group getting too close. Simmons and Onley go deep to get onto the Dutch rider&#8217;s wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:43:51+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:43:51.403Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0105f42a-ba9b-11f1-a9ca-1bd45fb5af23\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">More reshuffling in the aggressive and dynamic race.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel, Simmons and Onley are working well together and have 14 seconds on Van Aert, Rogli\u010d and Charmig.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-0105f42a-ba9b-11f1-a9ca-1bd45fb5af23-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel, Seixas, Del Toro, Healy, McNulty, Ayuso, Adam Yates, Michael Matthews are in a 14-rider chase group, 27 seconds from the trio with 70km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:50:41+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:50:41.014Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f55ad4e6-ba9b-11f1-a077-4d1985c8c8a3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Three riders in the break &#8211; Van der Poel, Simmons and Onley &#8211; have 16 seconds to Van Aert, Charmig and Rogli\u010d with five laps to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The second chase group, quite disorganised, are at 57 seconds.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-f55ad4e6-ba9b-11f1-a077-4d1985c8c8a3-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton led by Micha\u0142 Kwiatkowski (Poland), such as it is, is 1:10 from the lead trio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:53:33+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:53:33.581Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5be47c62-ba9c-11f1-a3d1-45566124dc5b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Big acceleration by Rogli\u010d, and he drops Van Aert and Charmig on Camilien-Houde.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Slovenian put in a big effort to try to bridge up to the lead trio. He finally connects just as they crest the climb.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5be47c62-ba9c-11f1-a3d1-45566124dc5b-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With no race radios, Evenepoel does not know that Van Aert was dropped, so it delays any more he may make.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:55:35+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:55:35.343Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a48751ba-ba9c-11f1-aaae-63bca1fb0085\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4kds9d95euDndT7uBCHPAT.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: Mathieu Van Der Poel and Team Netherlands attacks during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands) putting in a massive acceleration <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:56:41+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:56:41.866Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cc25e416-ba9c-11f1-92c7-19af8c058e90\">Pidcock connects with Healy and they give chase, both working together. Does Pidcock know that Onley is in the break?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:01:20+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:01:20.429Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-728ac880-ba9d-11f1-abf6-a514ce40acfb\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Healy and Pidcock, with the USA duo of Jorgenson and McNulty, catch the Van Aert group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro attacks with Seixas on his wheel; he flies across and makes it across.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-728ac880-ba9d-11f1-abf6-a514ce40acfb-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are groups everywhere on the circuit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:07:06+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:07:06.913Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-40ed169c-ba9e-11f1-a7d7-e19e9687d777\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With 56 km to go, Van der Poel, Rogli\u010d, Onley and Simmons have a gap of 28 seconds,<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Chase 1 includes Seixas, Del Toro Pidcock, Ayuso, Jorgenson, McNulty and more.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-40ed169c-ba9e-11f1-a7d7-e19e9687d777-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Chase group, a further 16 seconds, includes Evenpoel, Yates and Kung.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:13:17+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:13:17.885Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-lap-9-of-12\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-lap-9-of-12\"><span>Lap 9 of 12<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-1dfb15d4-ba9f-11f1-a525-1198c2edb4d8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Break of 4 with Van der Poel, Rogli\u010d, Onley and Simmons have 19 seconds on Healy who jumped from the chase.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ciccone now attacking out of the Seixas group as the USA riders are blocking the chase somewhat.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:14:45+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:14:45.312Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-51fbe584-ba9f-11f1-b71d-cdd68f76a8eb\">Evenepoel was about to make contact on the climb but then sat up. Rogli\u010d was momentarily dropped from leaders down to three with Van der Poel and Simmons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:18:25+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:18:25.982Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d5798678-ba9f-11f1-a842-b1aca5333a7c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel, Rogli\u010d and Simmons have 41 seconds on a chase group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The chase group includes Del Toro, Ayuso, Matthews, Pidcock, Seixas and Jorgenson and McNulty who are blocking for teammate Simmons in the break.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-d5798678-ba9f-11f1-a842-b1aca5333a7c-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In between are Onley and Healy together at 26 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:20:07+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:20:07.783Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-45km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-45km-to-go\"><span>45km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-12061a16-baa0-11f1-8dff-27a7b8465592\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenpoel jumps solo from the third chase group, and Van Aert drops back to bring him to the Seixas-Del Toro group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:25:27+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:25:27.930Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d0d5d2f6-baa0-11f1-8154-efb1ff039ce4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel attacks and gets a quick reaction from Seixas and Pidcock.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro counters, and gets a small gap, and Seixas is forced to close it down.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-d0d5d2f6-baa0-11f1-8154-efb1ff039ce4-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van Aert goes to the front, working for Evenepoel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:29:08+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:29:08.664Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5467a4dc-baa1-11f1-9127-af7f8d7e7c8d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With three laps to go, the gap has tightened up<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel, Simmons and Rogli\u010d have 10 seconds to Healy and Onley.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5467a4dc-baa1-11f1-9127-af7f8d7e7c8d-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Chase 2, with 17 riders are at 32 seconds. This group includes Van Aert, Evenepoel, Del Toro, Seixas, Ciccone, Matthews, Jorgenson, McNulty, Ayuso, Piganzoli, Kung, Honor\u00e9 and Buitrago.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:31:21+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:31:21.441Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a385846c-baa1-11f1-a9bd-e964e00343ae\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Healy accelerates as Onley falls off the pace, The Irishman closes down and catches the lead trio with 38km to go, making it four in the break. Van der Poel looks at him, and keeps on going.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Behind, Van Aert cracks and is done for the day. Yates is also dropped from the chase group, with Del Toro pushing the pace. Evenepoel is also dropped.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:35:50+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:35:50.575Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-44108c6a-baa2-11f1-b0ed-fb5056aa957a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro has a chat with trade teammate McNulty at the back of the chase group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro accelerates again with Pidcock behind him, as the gap is now down to 9 seconds, and the connection is made.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-44108c6a-baa2-11f1-b0ed-fb5056aa957a-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Immediately, Jorgenson and Ciccone counter on the right-hand side. Pidcock reacts immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:39:17+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:39:17.533Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bf52dc7a-baa2-11f1-ae07-0964b2c6f57e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And we have a reset at the front. Simmons and Healy look to be in difficulty as Rogli\u010d is dropped.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro closed the gap, effortlessly and a new front group is created with Del Toro, Ayuso, Ciccone, Seixas, McNulty, Jorgenson and more.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-bf52dc7a-baa2-11f1-ae07-0964b2c6f57e-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty attacks on the right-hand side. Everyone looks at Del Toro but Seixas is the one that has to close it down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:43:06+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:43:06.880Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4800b7fe-baa3-11f1-a3bd-5531cedd7ca2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty gets a gap on Polytechnique as Rogli\u010d catches back on to the group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The American has 35 seconds on the group of favourites. Del Toro looks over his shoulder as some of the riders are free-wheeling, looking at each other to chase.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-4800b7fe-baa3-11f1-a3bd-5531cedd7ca2-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel&#8217;s group is at 1:20<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:48:38+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:48:38.040Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-2-laps-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-2-laps-to-go\"><span>2 laps to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0d5b2782-baa4-11f1-86b9-e17bc528f5b8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty is all in, taking a corner hot but managed to stay upright.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The American has a 1:08 lead to the chase group, with really no organisation, as more riders catch on to the back. The Evenepoel is 1:29 back.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-0d5b2782-baa4-11f1-86b9-e17bc528f5b8-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock attacks on the climb, as Del Toro is sitting at the back of the group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:52:11+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:52:11.842Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8cc7dbbe-baa4-11f1-947c-f9a9f39ef486\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock&#8217;s effort only shaved off a few seconds from the lead but it did shell riders off the back of the chase group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel and Buitrago are distanced. Del Toro is also a few metres back.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-8cc7dbbe-baa4-11f1-947c-f9a9f39ef486-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock goes again. Seixas and Jorgenson stay with him, and so does Matthews and Ciccone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:56:01+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:56:01.078Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1591b410-baa5-11f1-8ee8-47921519f772\">Huge crowds cheer on USA&#8217;s Brandon McNulty who attacked with 32km to go<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1591b4c4-baa5-11f1-aa86-6f4729100693\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/maTzm29XXwG3Y793VR6Qb.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: Brandon McNulty and Team United States competes in the breakaway during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:58:02+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:58:02.253Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5da69df6-baa5-11f1-85ad-8de36b85531b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel, Matthews, and Healy catch back onto the chase group, as the gap to McNulty is now 36 seconds.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock attacks again! But can&#8217;t get anyone else to continue at the high speed. Everyone is cooked.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:02:42+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:02:42.866Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05118db2-baa6-11f1-ba00-4945152067fd\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is now Ciccone&#8217;s turn to attack, as Evenepoel surges from the second chase group and catches on.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Healy attacks and Pidcock reacts. Jorgenson is following every move, blocking and waiting in case McNulty is caught.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-05118db2-baa6-11f1-ba00-4945152067fd-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock goes again and Jorgenson stays on his wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:05:12+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:05:12.420Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5e67c160-baa6-11f1-bdc8-8596f9cfbb9a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel accelerates with Mauro Schmid on his wheel. Schmid came across with Evenepoel, but he is brought back.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Huge acceleration from Evenepoel from the back of the group. Jorgenson briefly gave chase but then swung off, leaving the others to close it down. Pidcock gives chase.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:09:54+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:09:54.668Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-bell-lap-13-4km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-bell-lap-13-4km-to-go\"><span>Bell lap &#8211; 13.4km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0680a36c-baa7-11f1-9947-d98e19687c8d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty has 53 seconds on the chase group, as Evenepoel is caught just before they go through the finish line for the penultimate time.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pedersen and Simmons made their way to the chase group at the bottom of Camilien-Houde.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-0680a36c-baa7-11f1-9947-d98e19687c8d-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Healy accelerates on the climb; Ciccone reacts, but they slow down again.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rinse and repeat. Ciccone attacks and Pidcock reacts. SImmons tried to go with them but can&#8217;t keep up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:11:56+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:11:56.270Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4f05a9d4-baa7-11f1-85ac-61d4e0e25a71\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel tried to close the gap but couldn&#8217;t do it.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Seixas then Del Toro go to the front as Evenepoel is dropped.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-4f05a9d4-baa7-11f1-85ac-61d4e0e25a71-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock is closing the gap!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:14:14+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:14:14.085Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a12f4486-baa7-11f1-9a80-01f0ac3116a5\">Tom Pidcock (Great Britain) put in massive accelerations to try and close the gap<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a12f44ea-baa7-11f1-8b31-d17d0564d6cb\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ApLypvHYMWGf6YZxka9e6T.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: Tom Pidcock and Team Great Britain competes in the chase group during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:15:46+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:15:46.242Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d7e3db90-baa7-11f1-a3df-4bdb1337eb80\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock closed it down to 10 seconds but never connected with the American, and then the chase slowed down as Evenepoel caught back on.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty, who finished 4th in the TT, goes into aero position on the flatter roads and grows the gap to 29 seconds before the Polytechnique climb.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:17:47+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:17:47.576Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-202981a2-baa8-11f1-a373-d3b4b35eb2cc\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty is at top of the climb with 7km to go. He holds 32 seconds to the chase.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel goes again. Jorgenson goes straight onto his wheel with Ciccone and Pedersen.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:19:21+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:19:21.460Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-582a5248-baa8-11f1-bb41-b5631f7a17da\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Schmid goes on the move, accelerating from the back of the chase group. A last-ditch attempt to catch McNulty.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock goes too, and Jorgenson once again gets on the Pidcock train.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:22:04+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:22:04.761Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b9922722-baa8-11f1-a675-5500e24e723f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty sprints up Avenue Pagnuelo. His gap holds at 23 seconds with 4km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Seixas is cramping while Pidcock catches Schmid with Jorgenson on his wheel.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-b9922722-baa8-11f1-a675-5500e24e723f-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro tries again to drop the others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:23:26+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:23:26.767Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ea75d71c-baa8-11f1-a88a-ab8ccb062f06\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty jas 22 seconds to the Pidcock, Schmid and Jorgenson group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The final difficulty is the tough 600 metres drap uphill to the line.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:24:42+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:24:42.085Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1741ab86-baa9-11f1-9f94-f7deaa7a69ba\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty keeps checking behind before going under the red kite, 1km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The chase group is back together, 25 seconds back.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:25:34+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:25:34.696Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-36c7fad2-baa9-11f1-8876-ab2d2dc2ce49\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Brandon McNulty wins after a solo 32km flyer!<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The first world title for the USA in three decades.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:27:24+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:27:24.692Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-78377d1c-baa9-11f1-9bcf-d7be7b80a84f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Michael Matthews (Australia) takes the sprint for second place ahead of Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Quinn Simmons (USA) is fourth, and Isaac del Toro (Mexico) takes fifth.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-78377d1c-baa9-11f1-9bcf-d7be7b80a84f-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What a race! Almost six hours of racing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:56:36+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:56:36.860Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8cbab7aa-baad-11f1-8bef-f1be2530594e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tZQ2h9dWLApwaQMde3mYsN.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: Brandon McNulty and Team United States celebrates at finish line as gold medal winner during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">USA&#8217;s Brandon McNulty stunning 32km solo ride deliver world title <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:59:28+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:59:28.593Z<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-f3144110-baad-11f1-a414-0d91604e35f2\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table tabindex=\"0\" class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<caption class=\"table__caption table__caption--top table__caption--left\">\nTop 10 &#8211; elite men road race results<br \/>\n<\/caption>\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rank<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Name<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Time<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>McNULTY Brandon (United States)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6:17:04<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Michael Matthews (Australia)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Quinn Simmons (United States)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Isaac del Toro (Mexico)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mads Pedersen (Denmark)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tom Pidcock (Great Britain)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Matteo Jorgenson (United States)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Giulio Ciccone (Italy)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ben Healy (Ireland)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T20:14:49+00:00\">2026-09-27T20:14:49.134Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-17de2e50-bab0-11f1-911c-e1f1045a7691\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let&#8217;s hear from the new world champion. Brandon McNulty (USA).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Honestly I don&#8217;t know. Really this is \u2013 I don&#8217;t know. I&#8217;m really at a loss. Until the last 100 metres I really didn&#8217;t even believe it I was so tired. I mean, I don&#8217;t know, I really don&#8217;t know.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Absolutely, the last climb up Mont Royal I was doing like zone 2, just dying, but I just kept pushing and I don&#8217;t know. We&#8217;ve said for weeks now that we have a super strong team and it&#8217;s possible. I think we rode cray well, marked everything, had guys ahead, I&#8217;m just seriously at a loss for words.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17de2eaa-bab0-11f1-aa72-f50afbd534c8\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cg4NLaEbJ6sqRc8Epe7Cmn.jpg\" alt=\"The United States&amp;#039; Brandon McNulty celebrates on the podium after winning the Men Elite Road Race during the 2026 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Road World Championships in Montreal, Quebec, on September 27, 2026. (Photo by Andrej Ivanov \/ AFP)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T20:17:11+00:00\">2026-09-27T20:17:11.862Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6cc2144a-bab0-11f1-a434-b5d395dd418a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Make sure to read our post-race report on all the action while also keeping an eye on our homepage for the latest reactions &#8211; there should be a lot after these exciting races.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>UCI Road World Championships: Brandon McNulty shocks the favourites to win solo and claim first elite men&#8217;s road race world title for USA since 1993 in all-time epic edition<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6cc214c2-bab0-11f1-87e9-ed86f200e437\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PtrS9sDwrYbpdJhR8HeZyL.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: Brandon McNulty and Team United States celebrates at finish line as gold medal winner during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T20:55:24+00:00\">2026-09-27T20:55:24.200Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c34367a6-bab5-11f1-86fa-69018e57e779\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Next year\u2019s championships are in Haute-Savoie, France, are a hugely ambitious project for a combined championships bigger than any in history.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Read more: <strong>2027 combined UCI World Championships to include 20 disciplines, including Gravel, with demanding road circuit in Sallanches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T21:00:03+00:00\">2026-09-27T21:00:03.345Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-696876bc-bab6-11f1-87cc-49184b6894ce\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DpLqoXw6zizLEUpMbpLt96.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: (L-R) Silver medalist Michael Matthews and Team Australia, gold medalist Brandon McNulty and Team United States and bronze medalist Mathieu Van Der Poel and Team Netherlands pose on the podium during the medal ceremony after the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Elite men road race podium (l-r): second-placed Michael Matthews (Australia), winner Brandon McNulty (USA) and third-placed Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands) <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-69687752-bab6-11f1-8bd7-c75e0fd5ce59\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And that brings our final live report for the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montr\u00e9al, Canada, to a close.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Thanks for joining us today, and for the amazing racing we witnessed in the past week.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"viafoura-comments\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; 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Plus, the Cyclingnews app lets you follow the action wherever you go! <\/strong><u><strong>Join today<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-race-situation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-race-situation\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Race Situation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"elk-9976f176-b147-11f1-a1f6-1b9202494aa8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body paywall-locker\">\n<div id=\"ad-unit-1\" class=\"ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:LiveReportUpdater\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-997f3aca-b147-11f1-84a4-01f520af58e4\">Hi. Bonjour. Welcome to our live report on <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> for the elite men\u2019s road race, the final event of the 2026 UCI World Road Championships in Montr\u00e9al, Canada. What a great week of racing we\u2019ve had so far.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T12:36:02+00:00\">2026-09-27T12:36:02.659Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0077fbdc-ba70-11f1-a069-bf2775d5a294\">Yesterday, on his final day as elite men\u2019s road race World Champion, Tadej Poga\u010dar returned to riding outdoors, 28 days after breaking his collarbone and neck in a crash at the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-Ddwdn_LCOUA\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<div class=\"instagram-embed\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ddwdn_LCOUA\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<p>A post shared by Tadej Pogac\u030car (@tadejpogacar)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T12:37:23+00:00\">2026-09-27T12:37:23.915Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-30ff0728-ba70-11f1-82dc-6b6bbdd04b53\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Who will succeed Poga\u010dar in 2026? So many options in the wide-open race.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Check out the <strong>riders to watch in the men\u2019s road race in our in-depth preview<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T12:42:49+00:00\">2026-09-27T12:42:49.105Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f2a4f950-ba70-11f1-a3ca-51be5ae91d8e\">The last two days of racing have seen 2-up sprints and solo breaks decide the winner. Yesterday\u2019s elite women\u2019s race delivered a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat finale. How will today\u2019s winner be decided?<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MAM5hc3AzpqiBh7faUKxVh.jpg\" alt=\"Netherlands&amp;#039;s Demi Vollering (R) celebrates at finish line after winning the Women Elite Road Race during the 2026 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Road World Championships in Montreal, Quebec, on September 26, 2026. (Photo by Andrej Ivanov \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] card__image\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">UCI Road World Championships: Demi Vollering outsprints Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney to first world title in women&#8217;s elite road race after gripping final lap duel<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>Dutch rider claims first world title in Montreal from sprint \u00e1 deux after coming up short from solo attack<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T12:50:42+00:00\">2026-09-27T12:50:42.632Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0cda8136-ba72-11f1-923a-4980e9b48521\">10 minutes to the start of the race, where the men will face 3802 metres of elevation gain over the 273.7km course highlighted by the closing Mount Royal circuit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0cda819a-ba72-11f1-bf1d-3971eb4815cb\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y586kHyuG5AUj5YWU2Auf5.png\" alt=\"Profile of the elite men road race at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Profile of the elite men road race at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montr\u00e9al <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: UCI)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T12:54:18+00:00\">2026-09-27T12:54:18.157Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8d497f66-ba72-11f1-ab11-c7f6a69c7bc0\">It\u2019s a cool morning in Brossard for the start, with cloudy skies and temperatures around 14\u00b0C. There\u2019s a 10% chance of rain, with winds of 18 km\/h across the Greater Montreal region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T12:58:55+00:00\">2026-09-27T12:58:55.621Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-32ad601c-ba73-11f1-b180-33303445dee7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Starting on the South Shore, in Brossard, the men head south for a loop through seven other municipalities in the Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie region such as Carignan, Chambly, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Richelieu, Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Saint-Mathias-sur-Richelieu before returning to Brossard and heading to Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton will then ride the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge towards the Mount Royal circuit, which the men will do 12 times. The now-iconic circuit features several major challenges: the Voie Camillien-Houde, the Chemin de la Polytechnique, and the tough false flat rising along Avenue du Parc to the line.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-32ad601c-ba73-11f1-b180-33303445dee7-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is the same circuit that all the road races faced. The elite men will race the circuit 12 times.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The first passing across the finish line will be with 160.8km to go.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-32ad6076-ba73-11f1-964e-835ab9e76692\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yvHRWnmb2XNDC2ULkWDh27.png\" alt=\"Map of the elite men road race at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Map of the elite men road race at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: UCI)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:01:04+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:01:04.333Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7f67ad72-ba73-11f1-8b90-67b2f916b9ce\">The huge peloton, of 184 riders, is off for the &#8211; unusual in a world championship &#8211; 4km neutral section before the flag drop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:08:37+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:08:37.600Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-flag-drop-273-7km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flag-drop-273-7km-to-go\"><span>Flag drop &#8211; 273.7km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8de270de-ba74-11f1-80c7-c15023f889b8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And we&#8217;re racing!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:09:47+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:09:47.543Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b78308e0-ba74-11f1-84ee-cf3d9d2260a8\">Immediate attacks from the front of the peloton, led by a Poga\u010dar-less Slovenian team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:15:06+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:15:06.926Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-75c0605a-ba75-11f1-966d-431fd4999e6f\">The flurry of attacks continues at the front with no one managing to escape while pre-race favourites Remco Evenepoel (Belgium) and Tom Pidcock (Great Britain) remain calm, tucked safely in the middle of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:18:31+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:18:31.898Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-efd74098-ba75-11f1-b3c4-352d846ed81f\">Biniam Girmay (Eritrea), wearing his trade team NSN Cycling gilet, is part of the attacking riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:22:10+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:22:10.931Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-725dc79e-ba76-11f1-8cf6-394c8d66f909\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">16 riders, including Girmay, manage to get a small gap with 264km to go. They are working very hard to try and stay away as the winds are stronger than expected.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">They built up a 21-second lead in two kilometres.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:25:47+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:25:47.835Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f3aee062-ba76-11f1-8362-c7bf652c417a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Fredd Matute (Honduras) jumps to bridge up to the break.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Meanwhile, multiple riders drop back to talk to their managers in the team cars. With no radios, it is the only way on the course right now to know who is in the break and talk strategy.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:26:59+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:26:59.307Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e3c64da-ba77-11f1-93ba-c521c96c9a63\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A little history, as we gather the names of the riders in the break, and the peloton speeds by Fort Chambly.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Fort Chambly National Historic Site is the only fort in the greater Montreal area. The first wooden fort in this location was built as a defence post in the wars between the French and the Iroquois in New France in the second half of the 17th century.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-1e3c64da-ba77-11f1-93ba-c521c96c9a63-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The current structure was built between 1709-1711, Serving the French military until 1760, it was later used as a British Garrison.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Captured by American forces on October 20, 1775, during the American Invasion of Canada of 1775\u201376, it was held until the spring of 1776 when it was evacuated and burned.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After falling into disrepair, a citizen of Chambly personally repaired and restored the site in 1881. Between 1965 and 1985 extensive archaeological digs were carried out, and today a fully reconstructed version of the final phase of Fort Chambly (1718\u20131720) can be visited by the public. It provides beautiful views of the Richelieu River, trails, a bike path and green spaces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:34:01+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:34:01.937Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-break\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-break\"><span>Break<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-1a8637b6-ba78-11f1-b74a-69d5c3d63a4f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The move includes Andreas Leknessund (Norway), Felix Engelhardt (Germany), Slovenia\u2019s Tilen Fink\u0161t wearing #1 bib, Jamie Meehan (Ireland), Guillaume Boivin (Canada), Emile Liepins (Latvia), Heorhii Antonenko (Ukraine), Mihajlo Stoli\u0107 (Serbia), Christofer Jurado (Panama), Alexandre Mayer (Mauritius), Iustin-Ioan Vaidian (Romania), Andreas Miltiadis (Cyprus), Kaden Hopkins (Bermuda), Amir Ansari (Refugee Cycling Team) and Girmay and his Eritrean teammate Henok Mulubrhan.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 16 riders are working well together and now have a gap of 2:41 with 253km to go.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:45:03+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:45:03.807Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a4d9f668-ba79-11f1-878f-9911fca5cfb1\">The 16-rider break has 3:14 on the peloton with Mexico, working for Isaac del Toro, at the front keeping an eye on things with 244km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:48:16+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:48:16.434Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-17ab0bbe-ba7a-11f1-86f7-c78debb49e9c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let\u2019s hear what Biniam Girmay told the organisers at the start this morning.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI already did four times this course, so it&#8217;s slightly a bit less laps [than GP Montreal] but in the end of the day, I think it&#8217;s going to be hard. So today I&#8217;m here to support my teammate. \u201c<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-17ab0bbe-ba7a-11f1-86f7-c78debb49e9c-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI think for us is the best chance maybe we can have is to anticipate in the early move with the other two guys we have. So just make sure everything they have for the race, like positioning and to support them with nutrition and everything. So yeah, I will do best possible I can to help those two guys.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:52:27+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:52:27.307Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ad34af64-ba7a-11f1-9980-13cad4326374\">Fabulous early morning crowd cheering the riders on Mont St-Hilaire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:54:33+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:54:33.803Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f8aca136-ba7a-11f1-a783-c35a2156a7ac\">Let\u2019s see what some of the pre-race favourites had to say in the days leading to this race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-be95d80e-ba7b-11f1-9ef4-d98dd27fe0e7\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6FJP8wvnZ7tb8wGmz823Z.jpg\" alt=\"OVERIJSE, BELGIUM - APRIL 18: Race winner Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team Soudal Quick-Step and Wout Van Aert of Belgium and Team Visma-Lease a Bike on second place react after the 65th De Brabantse Pijl - La Fleche Brabanconne 2025 - Men&amp;#039;s Elite a 162.6km one day race from Beersel to Overijse on April 18, 2025 in Overijse, Belgium. (Photo by Rhode Van Elsen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-be95d886-ba7b-11f1-893b-e562cbe2e7e3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Racing defensively not an option for bullish Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert in World Championships road race, but it&#8217;s up to Seixas and France &#8216;to make it a long and tough race&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:02:33+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:02:33.409Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-166594d4-ba7c-11f1-bffd-91a53fb5dcd3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The gap is now over 5 minutes. with 231 km to go. Great Britain add a rider to the rotation with Mexico, Belgium and the Netherlands at the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is surprising to see the full Mexican team at the front, and use up their riders so early.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:06:29+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:06:29.011Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a2e92f6a-ba7c-11f1-92d2-9bd6c23af4a9\">Let\u2019s see what some of the pre-race favourites had to say in the days leading to this race &#8211; Great Britain co-leader Tom Pidcock, who spent time in Colorado to get ready,<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a2e92fe2-ba7c-11f1-832b-a3b81c3f7d72\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uEPvfuLaZwSxv4H4U9psGD.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Road World Championships: Tom Pidcock during the elite men&amp;#039;s road race\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-a2e9305a-ba7c-11f1-9606-2dbdedcf985b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong><\/strong><strong>World Championships &#8216;favours saving for one big move&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock aiming for &#8216;truly amazing&#8217; road title<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:13:33+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:13:33.909Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-gap-over-6-minutes\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-gap-over-6-minutes\"><span>Gap over 6 minutes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a066a064-ba7d-11f1-b4ae-31db7ec17aaf\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Working well together, the 16 riders in the break now have 6:34 with 222km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There is no sense of urgency in the peloton, still rolling very steady on the flat roads of the Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie region. It should get more active when the riders reach Montreal, and head towards the circuit with an early fight for position.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:20:44+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:20:44.373Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a0c391ce-ba7e-11f1-a4cb-73374e7d2cfb\">Let\u2019s see what some of the pre-race favourites had to say in the days leading to this race &#8211; French star Paul Seixas, who claimed the bronze medal in the TT earlier this week.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a0c39232-ba7e-11f1-afae-b5be04da9173\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ADm5czuVr6654ZcsP8S8Pi.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Road World Championships: Paul Seixas celebrates taking bronze\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-a0c392a0-ba7e-11f1-9557-d7361431fbac\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>&#8216;Anything other than gold would be a disappointment&#8217; \u2013 Ultra-ambitious Paul Seixas throws down the gauntlet for Road World Championships title<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:29:44+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:29:44.837Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e2cc848a-ba7f-11f1-9aa8-51f833064e79\">Gap hits the 7-minute mark with 208km to go as the Eritrean team car heads towards the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:33:07+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:33:07.332Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5bada65e-ba80-11f1-b89d-c11b2d3be29f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let\u2019s hear what Ben Healy had to say this morning at the start in Brossard. The Irishman finished seventh in Zurich 2024 and then third in Kigali last year.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI&#8217;m here in good form, and it&#8217;s a good course that suits me, so why not?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5bada65e-ba80-11f1-b89d-c11b2d3be29f-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cThat&#8217;s the thing about this race, it&#8217;s so open, you know, I think there&#8217;s obviously a couple of favourites like Remco and Matthew, but, other than that, I think there&#8217;s a lot of people that can win this.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:39:13+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:39:13.817Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-200km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-200km-to-go\"><span>200km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-363ae548-ba81-11f1-b2a6-4d85b21dfa0f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 16-rider break has 7:20 on the peloton with 200km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While the wind is blowing, it&#8217;s not quite hard enough to cause havoc. Riders are about 19 kilometres from crossing over the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge where the wind may blow harder, but the bridge is only a few kilometres.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:43:00+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:43:00.599Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bd3fb5be-ba81-11f1-b523-7bead96e471b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let\u2019s hear what Mathieu van der Poel had to say this morning at the start in Brossard. A former road World Champion from Glasgow in 2023, the Dutch rider showed his form with a 174km solo win in Luxembourg.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cThat&#8217;s what everybody is trying to do and also me but I think quite a good preparation and we will see how it goes today.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-bd3fb5be-ba81-11f1-b523-7bead96e471b-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cIt&#8217;s gonna be a very hard race, if you see the races in Montreal, it&#8217;s always like this, so I think the strong riders will be in the front of the race.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI already know how it feels to wear [the rainbow jersey] so I would be very happy to wear it again, so we will go for it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:50:47+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:50:47.315Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d354bbfa-ba82-11f1-8703-03d58f220f5c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The gap keeps on growing, up to 7:55 with 191km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton is single-file, behind a Dutch rider setting the pace.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-d354bbfa-ba82-11f1-8703-03d58f220f5c-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Spain&#8217;s Enric Mas and Belgium&#8217;s Wout van Aert are each making their way back into the pack with a teammate. The flat rural roads provide a good opportunity for a nature break before they hit Montreal and it&#8217;s urban roads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:56:00+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:56:00.804Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8e44dce2-ba83-11f1-9490-93f6c28a8178\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I know I said that there wouldn\u2019t be more history but it&#8217;s of the racing kind:<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mount Royal returned to the centre stage of global cycling this week when Montr\u00e9al hosted the UCI Road World Championships. It had been 52 years since Montr\u00e9al made history as the first Road Worlds outside Europe and two years later notched another milestone as the first Canadian city to host summer competitions for the Olympic Games.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong><\/strong><strong>&#8216;Truly an exceptional memory&#8217; \u2013 Eddy Merckx and Genevieve Gambillon look back on 1974 World Championships wins as Montreal&#8217;s Mount Royal climb returns to centre stage<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8e44dd5a-ba83-11f1-9e21-9f925cdf7e59\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8gb8L9T2sRorvqQofYmfLW.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 15: (L-R) Genevieve Gambillon of France former French road bicycle racer (1972 and 1974 Road World Champion) and Julian Alaphilippe of France and Team Soudal Quick-Step prior to the 13th Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal 2024 a 209.1km one day race from Montreal to Montreal \/ #UCIWT \/ on September 15, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">1974 road world champion Genevieve Gambillon of France stands next to now-retired pro Julian Alaphilippe at a ceremony two years ago to celebrate the UCI Road Worlds&#8217; return to Montr\u00e9al <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:00:19+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:00:19.779Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-287f8a82-ba84-11f1-bade-3d365e8366f7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let\u2019s hear what Isaac del Toro had to say this morning at the start in Brossard. The Mexican rider won the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montr\u00e9al, raced on the same city circuit.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cSame kind of chaotic situation [as the women\u2019s race], for sure. No one needs to sleep in this kind of circuit, but it&#8217;ll be hectic until the end and you will never know who will win until the line. For sure, the move will be on the climb and someone will keep trying, but everybody needs to be smart and to give his 100%.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-287f8a82-ba84-11f1-bade-3d365e8366f7-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI am kind of the guy who wants to have a hard day on the bike and excited and looking forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:03:04+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:03:04.446Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8b12ebda-ba84-11f1-afdc-0177186c99d4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Riders have made their way back to Brossard, after a long loop in Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie region and will head towards Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Belgian rider at the front of the peloton, as the gap is 8:07 with 181km to go.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:07:54+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:07:54.279Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-37567f7e-ba85-11f1-b3fd-530f537dff04\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let\u2019s hear what Michael Matthews had to say this morning at the start in Brossard. The Australian has won both the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montr\u00e9al and Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cWorlds always throws a different spin on things, but no I think it&#8217;s gonna be quite a different race today than what we normally have in Montreal GP but yeah, we&#8217;re ready, we have a strong team, so let&#8217;s see what we can do.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-37567f7e-ba85-11f1-b3fd-530f537dff04-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cIf you look at the teams, I mean it&#8217;s gonna be super fast. I think everyone&#8217;s expecting a really hard race but for me, I just need to try and survive as long as I can and hopefully all my stars align today.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:12:58+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:12:58.193Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ec82946e-ba85-11f1-8e73-bd8677090915\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pace went up to 50 km\/hr, as riders in the peloton are jostling for position, using the whole wide road to get into the bridge.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Attack on the right-hand side from Fredd Matute (Honduras) who tried to get across to the break at the beginning of the race, but never made it.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:18:36+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:18:36.630Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b638c03a-ba86-11f1-8b46-b95f75c131a7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The men are heading towards the 13.4km circuit, which features four key climbs. The first comes soon after the finish line with the Voie Camilien-Houde, a 1.67km ascent averaging 7.4% and reaching a maximum gradient of 10%.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Next is Chemin de la Polytechnique, 790 metres at 6%, including a punishing 200-metre section at 11%. The riders then face Avenue Pagnuelo, a 534-metre climb averaging 7%, topping out around the 9km mark.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-b638c03a-ba86-11f1-8b46-b95f75c131a7-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The final challenge is a 600-metre drag at 4% up Avenue du Parc to the finish.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is the same circuit that the women faced yesterday. The elite men will tackle the circuit 12 times.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b638c0b2-ba86-11f1-abbb-4b93e88e3546\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q8YM249pF3ci9gbZ6TTWD.jpg\" alt=\"Map of the road race circuit at the UCI Road World Championships 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: UCI)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:23:34+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:23:34.564Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-67d11ebe-ba87-11f1-8fa3-87864e586da9\">The 16-rider break are cheered on as they head towards the start of the circuit in Montr\u00e9al<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-67d11f36-ba87-11f1-9b93-c9fb5f8276e2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mhc8H829fjjqnciPhpPCuG.jpg\" alt=\"Picture by Zac Williams\/SWpix.com -\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:25:30+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:25:30.977Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ad31c788-ba87-11f1-97aa-b95e2549d887\">French team comes to the front, and shave off one minute on the gap as riders are starting to be dropped off the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:26:54+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:26:54.884Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-df2d12b0-ba87-11f1-bd02-5792ea81a593\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Could the weather add an extra challenge?<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is windy and cool (17 Celsius), with gray clouds moving from the east in Montr\u00e9al and a 50% chance of showers in the next hour.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> North American editor Jackie Tyson took this photo of the finish line from 200 metres to go.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-df2d1314-ba87-11f1-a3c8-71cf803a87e6\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDrprzzzmR3wkojqEhUvuU.jpg\" alt=\"Weather at 200 metres to go to the finish line in Montreal for elite men&amp;#039;s road race at 2026 UCI Road World Championships\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future\/Jackie Tyson)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:32:17+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:32:17.144Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-lap-1-of-12\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-lap-1-of-12\"><span>Lap 1 of 12<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9f4cc8b0-ba88-11f1-b4c0-915f7f1e877f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 16-rider break crosses the finish line for the first time to start the circuit, after over two hours of racing. They have a gap of around six minutes on the peloton with France\u2019s Bruno Amirail setting a hard pace.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Isaac del Toro and other contenders were also seend to be moving up.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:37:39+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:37:39.773Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5fde150c-ba89-11f1-9a03-b36cad7777f6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Amirail leads the peloton across the finish line to start the circuit. His team with team leader Seixas, as well as Switzerland are lined up behind him.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Romania&#8217;s V\u0103idian is falling off the pace from the break on Camilien-Houde.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5fde1566-ba89-11f1-9a87-6bd50f884fd7\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bVJMoWTQygTmiWZmDZrs38.png\" alt=\"Profile of Voie Camillien-Houde\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: UCI)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:40:00+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:40:00.360Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b37b65ac-ba89-11f1-922b-2b3db7725cdd\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Under Amirail&#8217;s impetus, the gap is now 5:22<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The French team definitely has a plan to launch Seixas; the question is, when will the French teenager do on the attack?<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-b37b65ac-ba89-11f1-922b-2b3db7725cdd-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">More riders distanced at they climb Camilien-Houde &#8211; the same scenario of attrition that was on display in all the road races.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:42:47+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:42:47.297Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-16e6b808-ba8a-11f1-8c1b-79520455cbd1\">Del Toro is losing teammates, as four of his compatriots are dropped on the climb. The Mexican team lined up with six riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:48:20+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:48:20.233Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dd599492-ba8a-11f1-ac7a-f311f44a1737\">Puncture for birthday boy Hugh Houle, who stops by the Shimano neutral car, but doesn&#8217;t stop and takes on the descent behind the Shimano car.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:49:04+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:49:04.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f7eff5bc-ba8a-11f1-b4d4-9710211f9de7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BJ6LnkHxwtDyz2SmV7Y3aa.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: A general view of the peloton competing during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec.\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Peloton crossing the finish line to start lap 1 of 12 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:54:10+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:54:10.881Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ae68eb00-ba8b-11f1-b023-99b7146500f0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Gap has been reduced by over 2:40 on the 13.4km-lap as the break starts lap 2 of 12, and see 147.4km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Swiss also put in a rider in the rotation, setting a hard place in the peloton.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:02:02+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:02:02.465Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c77cb10c-ba8c-11f1-a9cc-332d6bec0c67\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Break is also shedding riders. Fink\u0161t, Boivin, Antonenko, Stoli\u0107, Jurado, Mayer, Vaidian, Miltiadis, Hopkins, Ansari are all off the back. Leaving 7 off the front.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton was down to 133 riders after one time around the circuit. 184 riders started in Brossard.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:04:27+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:04:27.604Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e49e5cc-ba8d-11f1-b91b-f373b14c7bfa\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Make that 6 riders left in the break: Girmay and his teammate Mulubrhan, Leknessund, Engelhardt, Meehan and Liepins.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">They have 3:36 on the peloton with Amirail still setting the pace.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:06:47+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:06:47.214Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-717d4cc0-ba8d-11f1-95e9-f76ce7acf687\">Mechanical for Ben Oliver of New Zealand, tire came off his front wheel. He&#8217;s by the side of the road, hand up, waiting for his team car.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:12:52+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:12:52.958Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4bbae280-ba8e-11f1-96a6-fbac58e39f63\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mechanicals for Matej Mohori\u010d and Thibau Nys.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mohori\u010d gets a bike change, while Nys raises his hand, calling for this team car for a wheel change.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:16:05+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:16:05.964Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-lap-3-of-12\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-lap-3-of-12\"><span>lap 3 of 12<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-beae777a-ba8e-11f1-8952-4bfd0eb06ac3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With Amirail at the front for close to 30km so far, the gap is now down to 2:34 to the seven rider break, as Boivin chased back onto the lead group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Valentin Paret-Peintre is sittong on Amirail&#8217;s wheel, with Seixas a bit further back.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-e8ea6cf4-baae-11f1-b416-bd6748f4687d-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let\u2019s hear from Amir Ansari racing with the Refugee Cycling Team, who made his way into the early break.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI feel a bit sick before the time trial, so I didn&#8217;t have a lot of chance, and the course is very hard. So I decided to be in the breakaway, and then we&#8217;ll see what happens, how long I can manage. So more than after a race, so I&#8217;m happy with it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI know today I feel it that the bunch will going to push soon as soon as possible. And when I was, we had like 8:45 something before they come into the course to the lab in the local lap. So I see the times going down very fast, like two minutes in the one lap, and the next time was faster.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201c[The atmosphere] was crazy. Like I just that&#8217;s why I just continued to enjoy the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:19:49+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:19:49.945Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-43ede790-ba8f-11f1-ad58-b173428849af\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Report from <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> on the ground in Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Both times across the line, Del Toro has been burning matches to move up during the start\/finish straight, with a bit of a tailwind.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:25:56+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:25:56.842Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1ea24ce6-ba90-11f1-841c-af22c4b6c04f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>Cyclingnews <\/em>Managing Editor Laura Weislo caught up with Belgium&#8217;s Alec Segaert in the mixed zone at the finish line, after he pulled out of the race.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cIt was actually quite okay to control in the beginning. We were with a few teams to do so with the Mexicans, Dutch, and British people as well. So was quite okay, even though the break was a were 16 guys, but then once we entered the circuit, the French team took over and pushed already quite hard. Sadly for me, I didn&#8217;t have the legs today because I really wanted to survive a bit longer. But they want to make it a hard race, and we&#8217;ll see what it what it will bring.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-1ea24ce6-ba90-11f1-841c-af22c4b6c04f-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI still think we have the cards to win this. Even Wout and Remco, they know how to race these races, and they will play their cards in the final. I don&#8217;t know how they will do, but I&#8217;m sure they have a plan.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI didn&#8217;t even take bottles because I wanted to release it as light as possible, and I only did one last sentence. No secret messages.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Read more on the &#8216;secret message&#8217;: <strong>Message in a bottle? Belgium get around lack of radios at World Championships with unique strategy<\/strong><strong>&#8216;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:30:49+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:30:49.452Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cce39cec-ba90-11f1-aa3e-f5fb450ad9e0\">France&#8217;s Bruno Amirail sets a fast pace for two laps of the circuit, making the race hard for team leader Paul Seixas.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cce39d50-ba90-11f1-ba0c-cd11b8c5fb6b\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pRxS2f8bDgWGxHBBBHQ9SZ.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: Bruno Armirail and Team France leads the peloton during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:34:52+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:34:52.167Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5de36db2-ba91-11f1-acf0-d39ac870d881\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The gap is now under the one-minute mark, at 55 seconds, with 9 laps to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Still Amirail at the front, though a Mexican rider did do a couple of pulls.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5de36db2-ba91-11f1-acf0-d39ac870d881-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Nys finally gets his bike change &#8211; his cyclo-cross skills shined as to how fast that was done.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:43:07+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:43:07.084Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-84a8a02e-ba92-11f1-bf07-b7bcdc56c3a8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let&#8217;s hear what Ulises Alfredo Castillo told Cyclingnews Managing Editor Laura Weislo in the mixed zone.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Mexican rider did a lot of work in the beginning, in the Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie section of the course, keeping an eye on the gap for his team leader Isaac del Toro.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-84a8a02e-ba92-11f1-bf07-b7bcdc56c3a8-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cIt was nothing crazy, it was just rolling with the other countries. We were a little bit nervous at the beginning that something big or a lot of the big countries want to be on the breakaway. But the good thing that everybody wait for the circuit. So once we get out on the circuit, was like a hard pace, so for us, was the work done.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cWell, Isaac [del Toro] he has a good mentality of a winner. I think he&#8217;s on his best shape, and he&#8217;s waiting for the best.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:48:03+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:48:03.795Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-356576a8-ba93-11f1-a8e9-6144473f9c3a\">The list of riders abandoning the race continues to grow &#8211; it includes Luka Mezgec, Jan Tratnik, and Matej Mohori\u010d of Slovenia, Victor Langellotti (Monaco), Nico Denz (Germany), Mathijs Paasschens (Netherlands) and Ra\u00fal Garc\u00eda Pierna (Spain).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:50:23+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:50:23.174Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8881c558-ba93-11f1-b102-eb0211517d9c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Boivin dropped out of the break and then calls it a day. But first, he takes the time to high-five the fans on the side of the road.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Boivin as a late call-up after <strong>Derek Gee-West had to pull out of contention following his crash at Grand Prix Cycliste de Montr\u00e9al<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:54:16+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:54:16.769Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-lap-5-of-12\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-lap-5-of-12\"><span>Lap 5 of 12<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-13ce3178-ba94-11f1-a531-51701392adbc\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The time for the four riders left in the break is almost over. They have a 10-second lead as they cross the finish line with 8 laps to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Valentin Paret-Peintre attacks from the peloton and catches the break.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-13ce3178-ba94-11f1-a531-51701392adbc-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Right after crossing the finish line, Tim van Dijke (Netherlands) crashed in the feedzone and got a new bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:56:46+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:56:46.215Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6cc607ec-ba94-11f1-b453-3361eb5ac6a7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Jordan Jegat counters when his teammate Paret-Peintre is brought back by the Netherlands on Camilien-Houde.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Bettiol comes to the front. the first time we see an Italian rider come to the fore.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-6cc607ec-ba94-11f1-b453-3361eb5ac6a7-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Enric Mas (Spain), Ben OConnor and Michael Storer (Australia) are all distanced.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:57:57+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:57:57.946Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-97a2cbd0-ba94-11f1-841b-53cdad657eef\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Attacks continue at the front, shelling more riders off the back.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">France&#8217;s Pavel Sivakov takes a turn at the front.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:03:30+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:03:30.735Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5e213382-ba95-11f1-a67e-3f78e8a3786a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Big attack from Slovenia&#8217;s Gal Glivar on the Polytechnique climb. He looks under his elbow, and gets a few seconds.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sivakov swings away and Bettiol comes to the front and reels him in.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5e213382-ba95-11f1-a67e-3f78e8a3786a-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">We have entered the next phase of the race. The early break was caught; speed is high, whittling down the peloton, as attacks continue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:07:31+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:07:31.205Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ed65b3ba-ba95-11f1-bc3d-0dbfea21d403\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Italy&#8217;s Alberto Bettiol has been trying to get something started, he&#8217;s made a few attacks, but Anthon Charmig (Denmark) is the one who gets a small gap after countering once Bettiol is caught.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Behind Nairo Quintana is dropped, waves to the camera and says goodbye in his final world championship.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:13:24+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:13:24.208Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bff42262-ba96-11f1-a62e-95703bb3dfc3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">USA takes the front of the peloton down to 79 riders as Del Toro is tail-gunning it with 7 laps to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ciccone and Evenepoel are moving up in the peloton with France back at the front on Camilien-Houde. Group of six riders starting to pull away.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:17:25+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:17:25.379Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4f946f4e-ba97-11f1-8b43-ddd5f3d74410\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ben Healy (Ireland), Oscar Onley (Great Britain(, Christian Scaroni and Giulio Pellizzari (Italy), Andreas Kron (Denmark), Alex Baudin (France) and Maxim an Gils (Belgian) came across to Charmig.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel also bridges up with 91km to go. Santiago Buitrago (Colombia), Andreas Leknessund who was in the early break along with teammate Jorgen Nordhagen also made it into the move.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:19:19+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:19:19.730Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-93b9be2c-ba97-11f1-a393-335f42b14540\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Wout van Aert (Belgian) led a chase group with Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d (Slovenia) and Brandon McNulty (USA) on his wheel. And they connect with 88km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Very dangerous breakaway of 15 riders.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:21:49+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:21:49.450Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ecff9bd2-ba97-11f1-b1b1-471fddf91f7d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">French team close the move down and Van Aert goes on the attack. Van der Poel and Onley jump on.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton is under pressure, single-filed as they chase down the trio.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:24:03+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:24:03.113Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3ca17ce6-ba98-11f1-9f0f-a398ec6765c4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rogli\u010d and Charmig make it across to the break with 85km to go. USA&#8217;s Quinn Simmons also joins the move.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">France is going to have to chase this move down, as Paret-Peintre calls it a day for France.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:31:10+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:31:10.740Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-lap-7-of-12\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-lap-7-of-12\"><span>Lap 7 of 12 <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3e0f9ae4-ba99-11f1-b10a-1134c5fe9fa3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The strong break of six &#8211; Van der Poel, Van Aert, Simmons, Rogli\u010d, Charmig and Onley &#8211; have 41 seconds with six laps to go, or 80km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mexico did a short pull, but it&#8217;s France at the front once again with Sivakov. Seixas has already lost Amirail and Paret-Peintre.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-3e0f9ae4-ba99-11f1-b10a-1134c5fe9fa3-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With Van Aert in the break, Evenepoel has to sit in the field, and wait for somewhere else to attack so he can follow.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock, with ha teammate is coming back in the team cars after a bike change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:35:27+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:35:27.914Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d4d1a422-ba99-11f1-b757-bb0aade68ff9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro comes to the front to try to try and close down this dangerous move. On his wheel are Evenepoel, Seixas, Healy and more, and his acceleration caused a split is opening up after 10 riders. Carnage on Camilien-Houde.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">An isolated Seixas takes a pull.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-d4d1a422-ba99-11f1-b757-bb0aade68ff9-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock still has not made it to the front of the pack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:39:19+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:39:19.975Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5f060318-ba9a-11f1-9055-4f39dd452d17\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The chase group with Seixas, Del Toro and Evenepoel also includes Ciccone, Ayuso, McNulty, Healy and Johannessen. But they are not working well together, but the gap is coming down.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">More riders make it to the chase.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5f060318-ba9a-11f1-9055-4f39dd452d17-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel puts in a massive attack with 74km to go with the chase group getting too close. Simmons and Onley go deep to get onto the Dutch rider&#8217;s wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:43:51+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:43:51.403Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0105f42a-ba9b-11f1-a9ca-1bd45fb5af23\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">More reshuffling in the aggressive and dynamic race.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel, Simmons and Onley are working well together and have 14 seconds on Van Aert, Rogli\u010d and Charmig.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-0105f42a-ba9b-11f1-a9ca-1bd45fb5af23-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel, Seixas, Del Toro, Healy, McNulty, Ayuso, Adam Yates, Michael Matthews are in a 14-rider chase group, 27 seconds from the trio with 70km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:50:41+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:50:41.014Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f55ad4e6-ba9b-11f1-a077-4d1985c8c8a3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Three riders in the break &#8211; Van der Poel, Simmons and Onley &#8211; have 16 seconds to Van Aert, Charmig and Rogli\u010d with five laps to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The second chase group, quite disorganised, are at 57 seconds.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-f55ad4e6-ba9b-11f1-a077-4d1985c8c8a3-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton led by Micha\u0142 Kwiatkowski (Poland), such as it is, is 1:10 from the lead trio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:53:33+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:53:33.581Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5be47c62-ba9c-11f1-a3d1-45566124dc5b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Big acceleration by Rogli\u010d, and he drops Van Aert and Charmig on Camilien-Houde.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Slovenian put in a big effort to try to bridge up to the lead trio. He finally connects just as they crest the climb.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5be47c62-ba9c-11f1-a3d1-45566124dc5b-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With no race radios, Evenepoel does not know that Van Aert was dropped, so it delays any more he may make.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:55:35+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:55:35.343Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a48751ba-ba9c-11f1-aaae-63bca1fb0085\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4kds9d95euDndT7uBCHPAT.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: Mathieu Van Der Poel and Team Netherlands attacks during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands) putting in a massive acceleration <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:56:41+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:56:41.866Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cc25e416-ba9c-11f1-92c7-19af8c058e90\">Pidcock connects with Healy and they give chase, both working together. Does Pidcock know that Onley is in the break?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:01:20+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:01:20.429Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-728ac880-ba9d-11f1-abf6-a514ce40acfb\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Healy and Pidcock, with the USA duo of Jorgenson and McNulty, catch the Van Aert group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro attacks with Seixas on his wheel; he flies across and makes it across.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-728ac880-ba9d-11f1-abf6-a514ce40acfb-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are groups everywhere on the circuit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:07:06+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:07:06.913Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-40ed169c-ba9e-11f1-a7d7-e19e9687d777\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With 56 km to go, Van der Poel, Rogli\u010d, Onley and Simmons have a gap of 28 seconds,<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Chase 1 includes Seixas, Del Toro Pidcock, Ayuso, Jorgenson, McNulty and more.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-40ed169c-ba9e-11f1-a7d7-e19e9687d777-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Chase group, a further 16 seconds, includes Evenpoel, Yates and Kung.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:13:17+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:13:17.885Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-lap-9-of-12\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-lap-9-of-12\"><span>Lap 9 of 12<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-1dfb15d4-ba9f-11f1-a525-1198c2edb4d8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Break of 4 with Van der Poel, Rogli\u010d, Onley and Simmons have 19 seconds on Healy who jumped from the chase.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ciccone now attacking out of the Seixas group as the USA riders are blocking the chase somewhat.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:14:45+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:14:45.312Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-51fbe584-ba9f-11f1-b71d-cdd68f76a8eb\">Evenepoel was about to make contact on the climb but then sat up. Rogli\u010d was momentarily dropped from leaders down to three with Van der Poel and Simmons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:18:25+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:18:25.982Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d5798678-ba9f-11f1-a842-b1aca5333a7c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel, Rogli\u010d and Simmons have 41 seconds on a chase group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The chase group includes Del Toro, Ayuso, Matthews, Pidcock, Seixas and Jorgenson and McNulty who are blocking for teammate Simmons in the break.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-d5798678-ba9f-11f1-a842-b1aca5333a7c-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In between are Onley and Healy together at 26 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:20:07+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:20:07.783Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-45km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-45km-to-go\"><span>45km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-12061a16-baa0-11f1-8dff-27a7b8465592\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenpoel jumps solo from the third chase group, and Van Aert drops back to bring him to the Seixas-Del Toro group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:25:27+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:25:27.930Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d0d5d2f6-baa0-11f1-8154-efb1ff039ce4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel attacks and gets a quick reaction from Seixas and Pidcock.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro counters, and gets a small gap, and Seixas is forced to close it down.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-d0d5d2f6-baa0-11f1-8154-efb1ff039ce4-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van Aert goes to the front, working for Evenepoel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:29:08+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:29:08.664Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5467a4dc-baa1-11f1-9127-af7f8d7e7c8d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With three laps to go, the gap has tightened up<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel, Simmons and Rogli\u010d have 10 seconds to Healy and Onley.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5467a4dc-baa1-11f1-9127-af7f8d7e7c8d-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Chase 2, with 17 riders are at 32 seconds. This group includes Van Aert, Evenepoel, Del Toro, Seixas, Ciccone, Matthews, Jorgenson, McNulty, Ayuso, Piganzoli, Kung, Honor\u00e9 and Buitrago.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:31:21+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:31:21.441Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a385846c-baa1-11f1-a9bd-e964e00343ae\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Healy accelerates as Onley falls off the pace, The Irishman closes down and catches the lead trio with 38km to go, making it four in the break. Van der Poel looks at him, and keeps on going.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Behind, Van Aert cracks and is done for the day. Yates is also dropped from the chase group, with Del Toro pushing the pace. Evenepoel is also dropped.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:35:50+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:35:50.575Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-44108c6a-baa2-11f1-b0ed-fb5056aa957a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro has a chat with trade teammate McNulty at the back of the chase group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro accelerates again with Pidcock behind him, as the gap is now down to 9 seconds, and the connection is made.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-44108c6a-baa2-11f1-b0ed-fb5056aa957a-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Immediately, Jorgenson and Ciccone counter on the right-hand side. Pidcock reacts immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:39:17+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:39:17.533Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bf52dc7a-baa2-11f1-ae07-0964b2c6f57e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And we have a reset at the front. Simmons and Healy look to be in difficulty as Rogli\u010d is dropped.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro closed the gap, effortlessly and a new front group is created with Del Toro, Ayuso, Ciccone, Seixas, McNulty, Jorgenson and more.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-bf52dc7a-baa2-11f1-ae07-0964b2c6f57e-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty attacks on the right-hand side. Everyone looks at Del Toro but Seixas is the one that has to close it down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:43:06+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:43:06.880Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4800b7fe-baa3-11f1-a3bd-5531cedd7ca2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty gets a gap on Polytechnique as Rogli\u010d catches back on to the group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The American has 35 seconds on the group of favourites. Del Toro looks over his shoulder as some of the riders are free-wheeling, looking at each other to chase.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-4800b7fe-baa3-11f1-a3bd-5531cedd7ca2-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel&#8217;s group is at 1:20<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:48:38+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:48:38.040Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-2-laps-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-2-laps-to-go\"><span>2 laps to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0d5b2782-baa4-11f1-86b9-e17bc528f5b8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty is all in, taking a corner hot but managed to stay upright.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The American has a 1:08 lead to the chase group, with really no organisation, as more riders catch on to the back. The Evenepoel is 1:29 back.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-0d5b2782-baa4-11f1-86b9-e17bc528f5b8-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock attacks on the climb, as Del Toro is sitting at the back of the group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:52:11+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:52:11.842Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8cc7dbbe-baa4-11f1-947c-f9a9f39ef486\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock&#8217;s effort only shaved off a few seconds from the lead but it did shell riders off the back of the chase group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel and Buitrago are distanced. Del Toro is also a few metres back.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-8cc7dbbe-baa4-11f1-947c-f9a9f39ef486-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock goes again. Seixas and Jorgenson stay with him, and so does Matthews and Ciccone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:56:01+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:56:01.078Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1591b410-baa5-11f1-8ee8-47921519f772\">Huge crowds cheer on USA&#8217;s Brandon McNulty who attacked with 32km to go<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1591b4c4-baa5-11f1-aa86-6f4729100693\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/maTzm29XXwG3Y793VR6Qb.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: Brandon McNulty and Team United States competes in the breakaway during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:58:02+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:58:02.253Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5da69df6-baa5-11f1-85ad-8de36b85531b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel, Matthews, and Healy catch back onto the chase group, as the gap to McNulty is now 36 seconds.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock attacks again! But can&#8217;t get anyone else to continue at the high speed. Everyone is cooked.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:02:42+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:02:42.866Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05118db2-baa6-11f1-ba00-4945152067fd\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is now Ciccone&#8217;s turn to attack, as Evenepoel surges from the second chase group and catches on.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Healy attacks and Pidcock reacts. Jorgenson is following every move, blocking and waiting in case McNulty is caught.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-05118db2-baa6-11f1-ba00-4945152067fd-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock goes again and Jorgenson stays on his wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:05:12+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:05:12.420Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5e67c160-baa6-11f1-bdc8-8596f9cfbb9a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel accelerates with Mauro Schmid on his wheel. Schmid came across with Evenepoel, but he is brought back.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Huge acceleration from Evenepoel from the back of the group. Jorgenson briefly gave chase but then swung off, leaving the others to close it down. Pidcock gives chase.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:09:54+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:09:54.668Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-bell-lap-13-4km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-bell-lap-13-4km-to-go\"><span>Bell lap &#8211; 13.4km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0680a36c-baa7-11f1-9947-d98e19687c8d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty has 53 seconds on the chase group, as Evenepoel is caught just before they go through the finish line for the penultimate time.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pedersen and Simmons made their way to the chase group at the bottom of Camilien-Houde.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-0680a36c-baa7-11f1-9947-d98e19687c8d-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Healy accelerates on the climb; Ciccone reacts, but they slow down again.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rinse and repeat. Ciccone attacks and Pidcock reacts. SImmons tried to go with them but can&#8217;t keep up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:11:56+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:11:56.270Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4f05a9d4-baa7-11f1-85ac-61d4e0e25a71\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel tried to close the gap but couldn&#8217;t do it.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Seixas then Del Toro go to the front as Evenepoel is dropped.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-4f05a9d4-baa7-11f1-85ac-61d4e0e25a71-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock is closing the gap!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:14:14+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:14:14.085Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a12f4486-baa7-11f1-9a80-01f0ac3116a5\">Tom Pidcock (Great Britain) put in massive accelerations to try and close the gap<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a12f44ea-baa7-11f1-8b31-d17d0564d6cb\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ApLypvHYMWGf6YZxka9e6T.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: Tom Pidcock and Team Great Britain competes in the chase group during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:15:46+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:15:46.242Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d7e3db90-baa7-11f1-a3df-4bdb1337eb80\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock closed it down to 10 seconds but never connected with the American, and then the chase slowed down as Evenepoel caught back on.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty, who finished 4th in the TT, goes into aero position on the flatter roads and grows the gap to 29 seconds before the Polytechnique climb.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:17:47+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:17:47.576Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-202981a2-baa8-11f1-a373-d3b4b35eb2cc\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty is at top of the climb with 7km to go. He holds 32 seconds to the chase.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel goes again. Jorgenson goes straight onto his wheel with Ciccone and Pedersen.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:19:21+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:19:21.460Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-582a5248-baa8-11f1-bb41-b5631f7a17da\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Schmid goes on the move, accelerating from the back of the chase group. A last-ditch attempt to catch McNulty.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock goes too, and Jorgenson once again gets on the Pidcock train.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:22:04+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:22:04.761Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b9922722-baa8-11f1-a675-5500e24e723f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty sprints up Avenue Pagnuelo. His gap holds at 23 seconds with 4km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Seixas is cramping while Pidcock catches Schmid with Jorgenson on his wheel.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-b9922722-baa8-11f1-a675-5500e24e723f-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro tries again to drop the others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:23:26+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:23:26.767Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ea75d71c-baa8-11f1-a88a-ab8ccb062f06\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty jas 22 seconds to the Pidcock, Schmid and Jorgenson group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The final difficulty is the tough 600 metres drap uphill to the line.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:24:42+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:24:42.085Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1741ab86-baa9-11f1-9f94-f7deaa7a69ba\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty keeps checking behind before going under the red kite, 1km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The chase group is back together, 25 seconds back.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:25:34+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:25:34.696Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-36c7fad2-baa9-11f1-8876-ab2d2dc2ce49\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Brandon McNulty wins after a solo 32km flyer!<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The first world title for the USA in three decades.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:27:24+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:27:24.692Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-78377d1c-baa9-11f1-9bcf-d7be7b80a84f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Michael Matthews (Australia) takes the sprint for second place ahead of Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Quinn Simmons (USA) is fourth, and Isaac del Toro (Mexico) takes fifth.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-78377d1c-baa9-11f1-9bcf-d7be7b80a84f-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What a race! Almost six hours of racing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:56:36+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:56:36.860Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8cbab7aa-baad-11f1-8bef-f1be2530594e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tZQ2h9dWLApwaQMde3mYsN.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: Brandon McNulty and Team United States celebrates at finish line as gold medal winner during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">USA&#8217;s Brandon McNulty stunning 32km solo ride deliver world title <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:59:28+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:59:28.593Z<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-f3144110-baad-11f1-a414-0d91604e35f2\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table tabindex=\"0\" class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<caption class=\"table__caption table__caption--top table__caption--left\">\nTop 10 &#8211; elite men road race results<br \/>\n<\/caption>\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rank<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Name<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Time<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>McNULTY Brandon (United States)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6:17:04<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Michael Matthews (Australia)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Quinn Simmons (United States)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Isaac del Toro (Mexico)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mads Pedersen (Denmark)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tom Pidcock (Great Britain)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Matteo Jorgenson (United States)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Giulio Ciccone (Italy)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ben Healy (Ireland)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T20:14:49+00:00\">2026-09-27T20:14:49.134Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-17de2e50-bab0-11f1-911c-e1f1045a7691\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let&#8217;s hear from the new world champion. Brandon McNulty (USA).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Honestly I don&#8217;t know. Really this is \u2013 I don&#8217;t know. I&#8217;m really at a loss. Until the last 100 metres I really didn&#8217;t even believe it I was so tired. I mean, I don&#8217;t know, I really don&#8217;t know.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Absolutely, the last climb up Mont Royal I was doing like zone 2, just dying, but I just kept pushing and I don&#8217;t know. We&#8217;ve said for weeks now that we have a super strong team and it&#8217;s possible. I think we rode cray well, marked everything, had guys ahead, I&#8217;m just seriously at a loss for words.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17de2eaa-bab0-11f1-aa72-f50afbd534c8\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cg4NLaEbJ6sqRc8Epe7Cmn.jpg\" alt=\"The United States&amp;#039; Brandon McNulty celebrates on the podium after winning the Men Elite Road Race during the 2026 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Road World Championships in Montreal, Quebec, on September 27, 2026. (Photo by Andrej Ivanov \/ AFP)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T20:17:11+00:00\">2026-09-27T20:17:11.862Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6cc2144a-bab0-11f1-a434-b5d395dd418a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Make sure to read our post-race report on all the action while also keeping an eye on our homepage for the latest reactions &#8211; there should be a lot after these exciting races.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>UCI Road World Championships: Brandon McNulty shocks the favourites to win solo and claim first elite men&#8217;s road race world title for USA since 1993 in all-time epic edition<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6cc214c2-bab0-11f1-87e9-ed86f200e437\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PtrS9sDwrYbpdJhR8HeZyL.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: Brandon McNulty and Team United States celebrates at finish line as gold medal winner during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T20:55:24+00:00\">2026-09-27T20:55:24.200Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c34367a6-bab5-11f1-86fa-69018e57e779\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Next year\u2019s championships are in Haute-Savoie, France, are a hugely ambitious project for a combined championships bigger than any in history.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Read more: <strong>2027 combined UCI World Championships to include 20 disciplines, including Gravel, with demanding road circuit in Sallanches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T21:00:03+00:00\">2026-09-27T21:00:03.345Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-696876bc-bab6-11f1-87cc-49184b6894ce\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DpLqoXw6zizLEUpMbpLt96.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: (L-R) Silver medalist Michael Matthews and Team Australia, gold medalist Brandon McNulty and Team United States and bronze medalist Mathieu Van Der Poel and Team Netherlands pose on the podium during the medal ceremony after the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Elite men road race podium (l-r): second-placed Michael Matthews (Australia), winner Brandon McNulty (USA) and third-placed Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands) <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-69687752-bab6-11f1-8bd7-c75e0fd5ce59\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And that brings our final live report for the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montr\u00e9al, Canada, to a close.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Thanks for joining us today, and for the amazing racing we witnessed in the past week.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"viafoura-comments\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"relative h-(--truncate-height) sm:h-(--truncate-desktop-height) overflow-hidden transition-[height] duration-150\" data-test-id=\"container\" data-component-name=\"Util:Truncate\" id=\"viafoura-comments-container\">\n<div class=\"relative z-10 viafoura rounded-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\" id=\"viafoura-comment-wrapper\" data-test-id=\"content\">\n<div class=\"viafoura\">\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute bg-gradient-to-t from-[var(--truncate-gradient-color,white)] from-50% h-28 z-20 w-full bottom-0 flex items-end justify-center px-0 rounded-none\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"related-articles-block\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body paywall-locker\">\n<div id=\"ad-unit-1\" class=\"ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:LiveReportUpdater\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-997f3aca-b147-11f1-84a4-01f520af58e4\">Hi. Bonjour. Welcome to our live report on <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> for the elite men\u2019s road race, the final event of the 2026 UCI World Road Championships in Montr\u00e9al, Canada. What a great week of racing we\u2019ve had so far.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T12:36:02+00:00\">2026-09-27T12:36:02.659Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0077fbdc-ba70-11f1-a069-bf2775d5a294\">Yesterday, on his final day as elite men\u2019s road race World Champion, Tadej Poga\u010dar returned to riding outdoors, 28 days after breaking his collarbone and neck in a crash at the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-Ddwdn_LCOUA\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<div class=\"instagram-embed\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ddwdn_LCOUA\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<p>A post shared by Tadej Pogac\u030car (@tadejpogacar)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T12:37:23+00:00\">2026-09-27T12:37:23.915Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-30ff0728-ba70-11f1-82dc-6b6bbdd04b53\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Who will succeed Poga\u010dar in 2026? So many options in the wide-open race.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Check out the <strong>riders to watch in the men\u2019s road race in our in-depth preview<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T12:42:49+00:00\">2026-09-27T12:42:49.105Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f2a4f950-ba70-11f1-a3ca-51be5ae91d8e\">The last two days of racing have seen 2-up sprints and solo breaks decide the winner. Yesterday\u2019s elite women\u2019s race delivered a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat finale. How will today\u2019s winner be decided?<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MAM5hc3AzpqiBh7faUKxVh.jpg\" alt=\"Netherlands&amp;#039;s Demi Vollering (R) celebrates at finish line after winning the Women Elite Road Race during the 2026 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Road World Championships in Montreal, Quebec, on September 26, 2026. (Photo by Andrej Ivanov \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] card__image\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">UCI Road World Championships: Demi Vollering outsprints Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney to first world title in women&#8217;s elite road race after gripping final lap duel<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>Dutch rider claims first world title in Montreal from sprint \u00e1 deux after coming up short from solo attack<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T12:50:42+00:00\">2026-09-27T12:50:42.632Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0cda8136-ba72-11f1-923a-4980e9b48521\">10 minutes to the start of the race, where the men will face 3802 metres of elevation gain over the 273.7km course highlighted by the closing Mount Royal circuit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0cda819a-ba72-11f1-bf1d-3971eb4815cb\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y586kHyuG5AUj5YWU2Auf5.png\" alt=\"Profile of the elite men road race at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Profile of the elite men road race at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montr\u00e9al <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: UCI)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T12:54:18+00:00\">2026-09-27T12:54:18.157Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8d497f66-ba72-11f1-ab11-c7f6a69c7bc0\">It\u2019s a cool morning in Brossard for the start, with cloudy skies and temperatures around 14\u00b0C. There\u2019s a 10% chance of rain, with winds of 18 km\/h across the Greater Montreal region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T12:58:55+00:00\">2026-09-27T12:58:55.621Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-32ad601c-ba73-11f1-b180-33303445dee7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Starting on the South Shore, in Brossard, the men head south for a loop through seven other municipalities in the Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie region such as Carignan, Chambly, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Richelieu, Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Saint-Mathias-sur-Richelieu before returning to Brossard and heading to Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton will then ride the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge towards the Mount Royal circuit, which the men will do 12 times. The now-iconic circuit features several major challenges: the Voie Camillien-Houde, the Chemin de la Polytechnique, and the tough false flat rising along Avenue du Parc to the line.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-32ad601c-ba73-11f1-b180-33303445dee7-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is the same circuit that all the road races faced. The elite men will race the circuit 12 times.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The first passing across the finish line will be with 160.8km to go.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-32ad6076-ba73-11f1-964e-835ab9e76692\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yvHRWnmb2XNDC2ULkWDh27.png\" alt=\"Map of the elite men road race at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Map of the elite men road race at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: UCI)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:01:04+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:01:04.333Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7f67ad72-ba73-11f1-8b90-67b2f916b9ce\">The huge peloton, of 184 riders, is off for the &#8211; unusual in a world championship &#8211; 4km neutral section before the flag drop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:08:37+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:08:37.600Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-flag-drop-273-7km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flag-drop-273-7km-to-go\"><span>Flag drop &#8211; 273.7km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8de270de-ba74-11f1-80c7-c15023f889b8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And we&#8217;re racing!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:09:47+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:09:47.543Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b78308e0-ba74-11f1-84ee-cf3d9d2260a8\">Immediate attacks from the front of the peloton, led by a Poga\u010dar-less Slovenian team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:15:06+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:15:06.926Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-75c0605a-ba75-11f1-966d-431fd4999e6f\">The flurry of attacks continues at the front with no one managing to escape while pre-race favourites Remco Evenepoel (Belgium) and Tom Pidcock (Great Britain) remain calm, tucked safely in the middle of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:18:31+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:18:31.898Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-efd74098-ba75-11f1-b3c4-352d846ed81f\">Biniam Girmay (Eritrea), wearing his trade team NSN Cycling gilet, is part of the attacking riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:22:10+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:22:10.931Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-725dc79e-ba76-11f1-8cf6-394c8d66f909\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">16 riders, including Girmay, manage to get a small gap with 264km to go. They are working very hard to try and stay away as the winds are stronger than expected.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">They built up a 21-second lead in two kilometres.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:25:47+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:25:47.835Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f3aee062-ba76-11f1-8362-c7bf652c417a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Fredd Matute (Honduras) jumps to bridge up to the break.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Meanwhile, multiple riders drop back to talk to their managers in the team cars. With no radios, it is the only way on the course right now to know who is in the break and talk strategy.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:26:59+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:26:59.307Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e3c64da-ba77-11f1-93ba-c521c96c9a63\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A little history, as we gather the names of the riders in the break, and the peloton speeds by Fort Chambly.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Fort Chambly National Historic Site is the only fort in the greater Montreal area. The first wooden fort in this location was built as a defence post in the wars between the French and the Iroquois in New France in the second half of the 17th century.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-1e3c64da-ba77-11f1-93ba-c521c96c9a63-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The current structure was built between 1709-1711, Serving the French military until 1760, it was later used as a British Garrison.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Captured by American forces on October 20, 1775, during the American Invasion of Canada of 1775\u201376, it was held until the spring of 1776 when it was evacuated and burned.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After falling into disrepair, a citizen of Chambly personally repaired and restored the site in 1881. Between 1965 and 1985 extensive archaeological digs were carried out, and today a fully reconstructed version of the final phase of Fort Chambly (1718\u20131720) can be visited by the public. It provides beautiful views of the Richelieu River, trails, a bike path and green spaces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:34:01+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:34:01.937Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-break\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-break\"><span>Break<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-1a8637b6-ba78-11f1-b74a-69d5c3d63a4f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The move includes Andreas Leknessund (Norway), Felix Engelhardt (Germany), Slovenia\u2019s Tilen Fink\u0161t wearing #1 bib, Jamie Meehan (Ireland), Guillaume Boivin (Canada), Emile Liepins (Latvia), Heorhii Antonenko (Ukraine), Mihajlo Stoli\u0107 (Serbia), Christofer Jurado (Panama), Alexandre Mayer (Mauritius), Iustin-Ioan Vaidian (Romania), Andreas Miltiadis (Cyprus), Kaden Hopkins (Bermuda), Amir Ansari (Refugee Cycling Team) and Girmay and his Eritrean teammate Henok Mulubrhan.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 16 riders are working well together and now have a gap of 2:41 with 253km to go.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:45:03+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:45:03.807Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a4d9f668-ba79-11f1-878f-9911fca5cfb1\">The 16-rider break has 3:14 on the peloton with Mexico, working for Isaac del Toro, at the front keeping an eye on things with 244km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:48:16+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:48:16.434Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-17ab0bbe-ba7a-11f1-86f7-c78debb49e9c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let\u2019s hear what Biniam Girmay told the organisers at the start this morning.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI already did four times this course, so it&#8217;s slightly a bit less laps [than GP Montreal] but in the end of the day, I think it&#8217;s going to be hard. So today I&#8217;m here to support my teammate. \u201c<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-17ab0bbe-ba7a-11f1-86f7-c78debb49e9c-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI think for us is the best chance maybe we can have is to anticipate in the early move with the other two guys we have. So just make sure everything they have for the race, like positioning and to support them with nutrition and everything. So yeah, I will do best possible I can to help those two guys.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:52:27+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:52:27.307Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ad34af64-ba7a-11f1-9980-13cad4326374\">Fabulous early morning crowd cheering the riders on Mont St-Hilaire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T13:54:33+00:00\">2026-09-27T13:54:33.803Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f8aca136-ba7a-11f1-a783-c35a2156a7ac\">Let\u2019s see what some of the pre-race favourites had to say in the days leading to this race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-be95d80e-ba7b-11f1-9ef4-d98dd27fe0e7\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6FJP8wvnZ7tb8wGmz823Z.jpg\" alt=\"OVERIJSE, BELGIUM - APRIL 18: Race winner Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team Soudal Quick-Step and Wout Van Aert of Belgium and Team Visma-Lease a Bike on second place react after the 65th De Brabantse Pijl - La Fleche Brabanconne 2025 - Men&amp;#039;s Elite a 162.6km one day race from Beersel to Overijse on April 18, 2025 in Overijse, Belgium. (Photo by Rhode Van Elsen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-be95d886-ba7b-11f1-893b-e562cbe2e7e3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Racing defensively not an option for bullish Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert in World Championships road race, but it&#8217;s up to Seixas and France &#8216;to make it a long and tough race&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:02:33+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:02:33.409Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-166594d4-ba7c-11f1-bffd-91a53fb5dcd3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The gap is now over 5 minutes. with 231 km to go. Great Britain add a rider to the rotation with Mexico, Belgium and the Netherlands at the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is surprising to see the full Mexican team at the front, and use up their riders so early.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:06:29+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:06:29.011Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a2e92f6a-ba7c-11f1-92d2-9bd6c23af4a9\">Let\u2019s see what some of the pre-race favourites had to say in the days leading to this race &#8211; Great Britain co-leader Tom Pidcock, who spent time in Colorado to get ready,<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a2e92fe2-ba7c-11f1-832b-a3b81c3f7d72\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uEPvfuLaZwSxv4H4U9psGD.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Road World Championships: Tom Pidcock during the elite men&amp;#039;s road race\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-a2e9305a-ba7c-11f1-9606-2dbdedcf985b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong><\/strong><strong>World Championships &#8216;favours saving for one big move&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock aiming for &#8216;truly amazing&#8217; road title<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:13:33+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:13:33.909Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-gap-over-6-minutes\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-gap-over-6-minutes\"><span>Gap over 6 minutes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a066a064-ba7d-11f1-b4ae-31db7ec17aaf\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Working well together, the 16 riders in the break now have 6:34 with 222km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There is no sense of urgency in the peloton, still rolling very steady on the flat roads of the Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie region. It should get more active when the riders reach Montreal, and head towards the circuit with an early fight for position.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:20:44+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:20:44.373Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a0c391ce-ba7e-11f1-a4cb-73374e7d2cfb\">Let\u2019s see what some of the pre-race favourites had to say in the days leading to this race &#8211; French star Paul Seixas, who claimed the bronze medal in the TT earlier this week.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a0c39232-ba7e-11f1-afae-b5be04da9173\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ADm5czuVr6654ZcsP8S8Pi.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Road World Championships: Paul Seixas celebrates taking bronze\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-a0c392a0-ba7e-11f1-9557-d7361431fbac\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>&#8216;Anything other than gold would be a disappointment&#8217; \u2013 Ultra-ambitious Paul Seixas throws down the gauntlet for Road World Championships title<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:29:44+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:29:44.837Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e2cc848a-ba7f-11f1-9aa8-51f833064e79\">Gap hits the 7-minute mark with 208km to go as the Eritrean team car heads towards the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:33:07+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:33:07.332Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5bada65e-ba80-11f1-b89d-c11b2d3be29f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let\u2019s hear what Ben Healy had to say this morning at the start in Brossard. The Irishman finished seventh in Zurich 2024 and then third in Kigali last year.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI&#8217;m here in good form, and it&#8217;s a good course that suits me, so why not?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5bada65e-ba80-11f1-b89d-c11b2d3be29f-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cThat&#8217;s the thing about this race, it&#8217;s so open, you know, I think there&#8217;s obviously a couple of favourites like Remco and Matthew, but, other than that, I think there&#8217;s a lot of people that can win this.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:39:13+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:39:13.817Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-200km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-200km-to-go\"><span>200km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-363ae548-ba81-11f1-b2a6-4d85b21dfa0f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 16-rider break has 7:20 on the peloton with 200km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While the wind is blowing, it&#8217;s not quite hard enough to cause havoc. Riders are about 19 kilometres from crossing over the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge where the wind may blow harder, but the bridge is only a few kilometres.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:43:00+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:43:00.599Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bd3fb5be-ba81-11f1-b523-7bead96e471b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let\u2019s hear what Mathieu van der Poel had to say this morning at the start in Brossard. A former road World Champion from Glasgow in 2023, the Dutch rider showed his form with a 174km solo win in Luxembourg.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cThat&#8217;s what everybody is trying to do and also me but I think quite a good preparation and we will see how it goes today.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-bd3fb5be-ba81-11f1-b523-7bead96e471b-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cIt&#8217;s gonna be a very hard race, if you see the races in Montreal, it&#8217;s always like this, so I think the strong riders will be in the front of the race.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI already know how it feels to wear [the rainbow jersey] so I would be very happy to wear it again, so we will go for it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:50:47+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:50:47.315Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d354bbfa-ba82-11f1-8703-03d58f220f5c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The gap keeps on growing, up to 7:55 with 191km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton is single-file, behind a Dutch rider setting the pace.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-d354bbfa-ba82-11f1-8703-03d58f220f5c-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Spain&#8217;s Enric Mas and Belgium&#8217;s Wout van Aert are each making their way back into the pack with a teammate. The flat rural roads provide a good opportunity for a nature break before they hit Montreal and it&#8217;s urban roads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T14:56:00+00:00\">2026-09-27T14:56:00.804Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8e44dce2-ba83-11f1-9490-93f6c28a8178\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I know I said that there wouldn\u2019t be more history but it&#8217;s of the racing kind:<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mount Royal returned to the centre stage of global cycling this week when Montr\u00e9al hosted the UCI Road World Championships. It had been 52 years since Montr\u00e9al made history as the first Road Worlds outside Europe and two years later notched another milestone as the first Canadian city to host summer competitions for the Olympic Games.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong><\/strong><strong>&#8216;Truly an exceptional memory&#8217; \u2013 Eddy Merckx and Genevieve Gambillon look back on 1974 World Championships wins as Montreal&#8217;s Mount Royal climb returns to centre stage<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8e44dd5a-ba83-11f1-9e21-9f925cdf7e59\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8gb8L9T2sRorvqQofYmfLW.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 15: (L-R) Genevieve Gambillon of France former French road bicycle racer (1972 and 1974 Road World Champion) and Julian Alaphilippe of France and Team Soudal Quick-Step prior to the 13th Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal 2024 a 209.1km one day race from Montreal to Montreal \/ #UCIWT \/ on September 15, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">1974 road world champion Genevieve Gambillon of France stands next to now-retired pro Julian Alaphilippe at a ceremony two years ago to celebrate the UCI Road Worlds&#8217; return to Montr\u00e9al <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:00:19+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:00:19.779Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-287f8a82-ba84-11f1-bade-3d365e8366f7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let\u2019s hear what Isaac del Toro had to say this morning at the start in Brossard. The Mexican rider won the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montr\u00e9al, raced on the same city circuit.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cSame kind of chaotic situation [as the women\u2019s race], for sure. No one needs to sleep in this kind of circuit, but it&#8217;ll be hectic until the end and you will never know who will win until the line. For sure, the move will be on the climb and someone will keep trying, but everybody needs to be smart and to give his 100%.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-287f8a82-ba84-11f1-bade-3d365e8366f7-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI am kind of the guy who wants to have a hard day on the bike and excited and looking forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:03:04+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:03:04.446Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8b12ebda-ba84-11f1-afdc-0177186c99d4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Riders have made their way back to Brossard, after a long loop in Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie region and will head towards Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Belgian rider at the front of the peloton, as the gap is 8:07 with 181km to go.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:07:54+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:07:54.279Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-37567f7e-ba85-11f1-b3fd-530f537dff04\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let\u2019s hear what Michael Matthews had to say this morning at the start in Brossard. The Australian has won both the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montr\u00e9al and Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cWorlds always throws a different spin on things, but no I think it&#8217;s gonna be quite a different race today than what we normally have in Montreal GP but yeah, we&#8217;re ready, we have a strong team, so let&#8217;s see what we can do.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-37567f7e-ba85-11f1-b3fd-530f537dff04-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cIf you look at the teams, I mean it&#8217;s gonna be super fast. I think everyone&#8217;s expecting a really hard race but for me, I just need to try and survive as long as I can and hopefully all my stars align today.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:12:58+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:12:58.193Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ec82946e-ba85-11f1-8e73-bd8677090915\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pace went up to 50 km\/hr, as riders in the peloton are jostling for position, using the whole wide road to get into the bridge.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Attack on the right-hand side from Fredd Matute (Honduras) who tried to get across to the break at the beginning of the race, but never made it.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:18:36+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:18:36.630Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b638c03a-ba86-11f1-8b46-b95f75c131a7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The men are heading towards the 13.4km circuit, which features four key climbs. The first comes soon after the finish line with the Voie Camilien-Houde, a 1.67km ascent averaging 7.4% and reaching a maximum gradient of 10%.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Next is Chemin de la Polytechnique, 790 metres at 6%, including a punishing 200-metre section at 11%. The riders then face Avenue Pagnuelo, a 534-metre climb averaging 7%, topping out around the 9km mark.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-b638c03a-ba86-11f1-8b46-b95f75c131a7-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The final challenge is a 600-metre drag at 4% up Avenue du Parc to the finish.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is the same circuit that the women faced yesterday. The elite men will tackle the circuit 12 times.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b638c0b2-ba86-11f1-abbb-4b93e88e3546\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q8YM249pF3ci9gbZ6TTWD.jpg\" alt=\"Map of the road race circuit at the UCI Road World Championships 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: UCI)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:23:34+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:23:34.564Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-67d11ebe-ba87-11f1-8fa3-87864e586da9\">The 16-rider break are cheered on as they head towards the start of the circuit in Montr\u00e9al<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-67d11f36-ba87-11f1-9b93-c9fb5f8276e2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mhc8H829fjjqnciPhpPCuG.jpg\" alt=\"Picture by Zac Williams\/SWpix.com -\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:25:30+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:25:30.977Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ad31c788-ba87-11f1-97aa-b95e2549d887\">French team comes to the front, and shave off one minute on the gap as riders are starting to be dropped off the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:26:54+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:26:54.884Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-df2d12b0-ba87-11f1-bd02-5792ea81a593\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Could the weather add an extra challenge?<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is windy and cool (17 Celsius), with gray clouds moving from the east in Montr\u00e9al and a 50% chance of showers in the next hour.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> North American editor Jackie Tyson took this photo of the finish line from 200 metres to go.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-df2d1314-ba87-11f1-a3c8-71cf803a87e6\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDrprzzzmR3wkojqEhUvuU.jpg\" alt=\"Weather at 200 metres to go to the finish line in Montreal for elite men&amp;#039;s road race at 2026 UCI Road World Championships\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future\/Jackie Tyson)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:32:17+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:32:17.144Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-lap-1-of-12\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-lap-1-of-12\"><span>Lap 1 of 12<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9f4cc8b0-ba88-11f1-b4c0-915f7f1e877f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 16-rider break crosses the finish line for the first time to start the circuit, after over two hours of racing. They have a gap of around six minutes on the peloton with France\u2019s Bruno Amirail setting a hard pace.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Isaac del Toro and other contenders were also seend to be moving up.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:37:39+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:37:39.773Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5fde150c-ba89-11f1-9a03-b36cad7777f6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Amirail leads the peloton across the finish line to start the circuit. His team with team leader Seixas, as well as Switzerland are lined up behind him.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Romania&#8217;s V\u0103idian is falling off the pace from the break on Camilien-Houde.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5fde1566-ba89-11f1-9a87-6bd50f884fd7\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bVJMoWTQygTmiWZmDZrs38.png\" alt=\"Profile of Voie Camillien-Houde\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: UCI)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:40:00+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:40:00.360Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b37b65ac-ba89-11f1-922b-2b3db7725cdd\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Under Amirail&#8217;s impetus, the gap is now 5:22<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The French team definitely has a plan to launch Seixas; the question is, when will the French teenager do on the attack?<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-b37b65ac-ba89-11f1-922b-2b3db7725cdd-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">More riders distanced at they climb Camilien-Houde &#8211; the same scenario of attrition that was on display in all the road races.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:42:47+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:42:47.297Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-16e6b808-ba8a-11f1-8c1b-79520455cbd1\">Del Toro is losing teammates, as four of his compatriots are dropped on the climb. The Mexican team lined up with six riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:48:20+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:48:20.233Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dd599492-ba8a-11f1-ac7a-f311f44a1737\">Puncture for birthday boy Hugh Houle, who stops by the Shimano neutral car, but doesn&#8217;t stop and takes on the descent behind the Shimano car.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:49:04+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:49:04.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f7eff5bc-ba8a-11f1-b4d4-9710211f9de7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BJ6LnkHxwtDyz2SmV7Y3aa.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: A general view of the peloton competing during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec.\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Peloton crossing the finish line to start lap 1 of 12 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T15:54:10+00:00\">2026-09-27T15:54:10.881Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ae68eb00-ba8b-11f1-b023-99b7146500f0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Gap has been reduced by over 2:40 on the 13.4km-lap as the break starts lap 2 of 12, and see 147.4km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Swiss also put in a rider in the rotation, setting a hard place in the peloton.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:02:02+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:02:02.465Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c77cb10c-ba8c-11f1-a9cc-332d6bec0c67\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Break is also shedding riders. Fink\u0161t, Boivin, Antonenko, Stoli\u0107, Jurado, Mayer, Vaidian, Miltiadis, Hopkins, Ansari are all off the back. Leaving 7 off the front.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton was down to 133 riders after one time around the circuit. 184 riders started in Brossard.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:04:27+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:04:27.604Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e49e5cc-ba8d-11f1-b91b-f373b14c7bfa\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Make that 6 riders left in the break: Girmay and his teammate Mulubrhan, Leknessund, Engelhardt, Meehan and Liepins.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">They have 3:36 on the peloton with Amirail still setting the pace.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:06:47+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:06:47.214Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-717d4cc0-ba8d-11f1-95e9-f76ce7acf687\">Mechanical for Ben Oliver of New Zealand, tire came off his front wheel. He&#8217;s by the side of the road, hand up, waiting for his team car.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:12:52+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:12:52.958Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4bbae280-ba8e-11f1-96a6-fbac58e39f63\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mechanicals for Matej Mohori\u010d and Thibau Nys.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mohori\u010d gets a bike change, while Nys raises his hand, calling for this team car for a wheel change.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:16:05+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:16:05.964Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-lap-3-of-12\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-lap-3-of-12\"><span>lap 3 of 12<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-beae777a-ba8e-11f1-8952-4bfd0eb06ac3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With Amirail at the front for close to 30km so far, the gap is now down to 2:34 to the seven rider break, as Boivin chased back onto the lead group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Valentin Paret-Peintre is sittong on Amirail&#8217;s wheel, with Seixas a bit further back.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-e8ea6cf4-baae-11f1-b416-bd6748f4687d-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let\u2019s hear from Amir Ansari racing with the Refugee Cycling Team, who made his way into the early break.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI feel a bit sick before the time trial, so I didn&#8217;t have a lot of chance, and the course is very hard. So I decided to be in the breakaway, and then we&#8217;ll see what happens, how long I can manage. So more than after a race, so I&#8217;m happy with it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI know today I feel it that the bunch will going to push soon as soon as possible. And when I was, we had like 8:45 something before they come into the course to the lab in the local lap. So I see the times going down very fast, like two minutes in the one lap, and the next time was faster.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201c[The atmosphere] was crazy. Like I just that&#8217;s why I just continued to enjoy the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:19:49+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:19:49.945Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-43ede790-ba8f-11f1-ad58-b173428849af\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Report from <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> on the ground in Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Both times across the line, Del Toro has been burning matches to move up during the start\/finish straight, with a bit of a tailwind.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:25:56+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:25:56.842Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1ea24ce6-ba90-11f1-841c-af22c4b6c04f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>Cyclingnews <\/em>Managing Editor Laura Weislo caught up with Belgium&#8217;s Alec Segaert in the mixed zone at the finish line, after he pulled out of the race.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cIt was actually quite okay to control in the beginning. We were with a few teams to do so with the Mexicans, Dutch, and British people as well. So was quite okay, even though the break was a were 16 guys, but then once we entered the circuit, the French team took over and pushed already quite hard. Sadly for me, I didn&#8217;t have the legs today because I really wanted to survive a bit longer. But they want to make it a hard race, and we&#8217;ll see what it what it will bring.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-1ea24ce6-ba90-11f1-841c-af22c4b6c04f-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI still think we have the cards to win this. Even Wout and Remco, they know how to race these races, and they will play their cards in the final. I don&#8217;t know how they will do, but I&#8217;m sure they have a plan.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI didn&#8217;t even take bottles because I wanted to release it as light as possible, and I only did one last sentence. No secret messages.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Read more on the &#8216;secret message&#8217;: <strong>Message in a bottle? Belgium get around lack of radios at World Championships with unique strategy<\/strong><strong>&#8216;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:30:49+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:30:49.452Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cce39cec-ba90-11f1-aa3e-f5fb450ad9e0\">France&#8217;s Bruno Amirail sets a fast pace for two laps of the circuit, making the race hard for team leader Paul Seixas.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cce39d50-ba90-11f1-ba0c-cd11b8c5fb6b\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pRxS2f8bDgWGxHBBBHQ9SZ.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: Bruno Armirail and Team France leads the peloton during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:34:52+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:34:52.167Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5de36db2-ba91-11f1-acf0-d39ac870d881\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The gap is now under the one-minute mark, at 55 seconds, with 9 laps to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Still Amirail at the front, though a Mexican rider did do a couple of pulls.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5de36db2-ba91-11f1-acf0-d39ac870d881-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Nys finally gets his bike change &#8211; his cyclo-cross skills shined as to how fast that was done.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:43:07+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:43:07.084Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-84a8a02e-ba92-11f1-bf07-b7bcdc56c3a8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let&#8217;s hear what Ulises Alfredo Castillo told Cyclingnews Managing Editor Laura Weislo in the mixed zone.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Mexican rider did a lot of work in the beginning, in the Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie section of the course, keeping an eye on the gap for his team leader Isaac del Toro.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-84a8a02e-ba92-11f1-bf07-b7bcdc56c3a8-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cIt was nothing crazy, it was just rolling with the other countries. We were a little bit nervous at the beginning that something big or a lot of the big countries want to be on the breakaway. But the good thing that everybody wait for the circuit. So once we get out on the circuit, was like a hard pace, so for us, was the work done.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cWell, Isaac [del Toro] he has a good mentality of a winner. I think he&#8217;s on his best shape, and he&#8217;s waiting for the best.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:48:03+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:48:03.795Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-356576a8-ba93-11f1-a8e9-6144473f9c3a\">The list of riders abandoning the race continues to grow &#8211; it includes Luka Mezgec, Jan Tratnik, and Matej Mohori\u010d of Slovenia, Victor Langellotti (Monaco), Nico Denz (Germany), Mathijs Paasschens (Netherlands) and Ra\u00fal Garc\u00eda Pierna (Spain).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:50:23+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:50:23.174Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8881c558-ba93-11f1-b102-eb0211517d9c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Boivin dropped out of the break and then calls it a day. But first, he takes the time to high-five the fans on the side of the road.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Boivin as a late call-up after <strong>Derek Gee-West had to pull out of contention following his crash at Grand Prix Cycliste de Montr\u00e9al<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:54:16+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:54:16.769Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-lap-5-of-12\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-lap-5-of-12\"><span>Lap 5 of 12<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-13ce3178-ba94-11f1-a531-51701392adbc\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The time for the four riders left in the break is almost over. They have a 10-second lead as they cross the finish line with 8 laps to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Valentin Paret-Peintre attacks from the peloton and catches the break.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-13ce3178-ba94-11f1-a531-51701392adbc-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Right after crossing the finish line, Tim van Dijke (Netherlands) crashed in the feedzone and got a new bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:56:46+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:56:46.215Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6cc607ec-ba94-11f1-b453-3361eb5ac6a7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Jordan Jegat counters when his teammate Paret-Peintre is brought back by the Netherlands on Camilien-Houde.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Bettiol comes to the front. the first time we see an Italian rider come to the fore.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-6cc607ec-ba94-11f1-b453-3361eb5ac6a7-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Enric Mas (Spain), Ben OConnor and Michael Storer (Australia) are all distanced.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T16:57:57+00:00\">2026-09-27T16:57:57.946Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-97a2cbd0-ba94-11f1-841b-53cdad657eef\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Attacks continue at the front, shelling more riders off the back.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">France&#8217;s Pavel Sivakov takes a turn at the front.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:03:30+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:03:30.735Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5e213382-ba95-11f1-a67e-3f78e8a3786a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Big attack from Slovenia&#8217;s Gal Glivar on the Polytechnique climb. He looks under his elbow, and gets a few seconds.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sivakov swings away and Bettiol comes to the front and reels him in.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5e213382-ba95-11f1-a67e-3f78e8a3786a-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">We have entered the next phase of the race. The early break was caught; speed is high, whittling down the peloton, as attacks continue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:07:31+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:07:31.205Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ed65b3ba-ba95-11f1-bc3d-0dbfea21d403\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Italy&#8217;s Alberto Bettiol has been trying to get something started, he&#8217;s made a few attacks, but Anthon Charmig (Denmark) is the one who gets a small gap after countering once Bettiol is caught.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Behind Nairo Quintana is dropped, waves to the camera and says goodbye in his final world championship.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:13:24+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:13:24.208Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bff42262-ba96-11f1-a62e-95703bb3dfc3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">USA takes the front of the peloton down to 79 riders as Del Toro is tail-gunning it with 7 laps to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ciccone and Evenepoel are moving up in the peloton with France back at the front on Camilien-Houde. Group of six riders starting to pull away.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:17:25+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:17:25.379Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4f946f4e-ba97-11f1-8b43-ddd5f3d74410\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ben Healy (Ireland), Oscar Onley (Great Britain(, Christian Scaroni and Giulio Pellizzari (Italy), Andreas Kron (Denmark), Alex Baudin (France) and Maxim an Gils (Belgian) came across to Charmig.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel also bridges up with 91km to go. Santiago Buitrago (Colombia), Andreas Leknessund who was in the early break along with teammate Jorgen Nordhagen also made it into the move.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:19:19+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:19:19.730Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-93b9be2c-ba97-11f1-a393-335f42b14540\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Wout van Aert (Belgian) led a chase group with Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d (Slovenia) and Brandon McNulty (USA) on his wheel. And they connect with 88km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Very dangerous breakaway of 15 riders.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:21:49+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:21:49.450Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ecff9bd2-ba97-11f1-b1b1-471fddf91f7d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">French team close the move down and Van Aert goes on the attack. Van der Poel and Onley jump on.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton is under pressure, single-filed as they chase down the trio.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:24:03+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:24:03.113Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3ca17ce6-ba98-11f1-9f0f-a398ec6765c4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rogli\u010d and Charmig make it across to the break with 85km to go. USA&#8217;s Quinn Simmons also joins the move.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">France is going to have to chase this move down, as Paret-Peintre calls it a day for France.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:31:10+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:31:10.740Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-lap-7-of-12\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-lap-7-of-12\"><span>Lap 7 of 12 <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3e0f9ae4-ba99-11f1-b10a-1134c5fe9fa3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The strong break of six &#8211; Van der Poel, Van Aert, Simmons, Rogli\u010d, Charmig and Onley &#8211; have 41 seconds with six laps to go, or 80km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mexico did a short pull, but it&#8217;s France at the front once again with Sivakov. Seixas has already lost Amirail and Paret-Peintre.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-3e0f9ae4-ba99-11f1-b10a-1134c5fe9fa3-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With Van Aert in the break, Evenepoel has to sit in the field, and wait for somewhere else to attack so he can follow.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock, with ha teammate is coming back in the team cars after a bike change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:35:27+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:35:27.914Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d4d1a422-ba99-11f1-b757-bb0aade68ff9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro comes to the front to try to try and close down this dangerous move. On his wheel are Evenepoel, Seixas, Healy and more, and his acceleration caused a split is opening up after 10 riders. Carnage on Camilien-Houde.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">An isolated Seixas takes a pull.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-d4d1a422-ba99-11f1-b757-bb0aade68ff9-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock still has not made it to the front of the pack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:39:19+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:39:19.975Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5f060318-ba9a-11f1-9055-4f39dd452d17\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The chase group with Seixas, Del Toro and Evenepoel also includes Ciccone, Ayuso, McNulty, Healy and Johannessen. But they are not working well together, but the gap is coming down.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">More riders make it to the chase.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5f060318-ba9a-11f1-9055-4f39dd452d17-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel puts in a massive attack with 74km to go with the chase group getting too close. Simmons and Onley go deep to get onto the Dutch rider&#8217;s wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:43:51+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:43:51.403Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0105f42a-ba9b-11f1-a9ca-1bd45fb5af23\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">More reshuffling in the aggressive and dynamic race.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel, Simmons and Onley are working well together and have 14 seconds on Van Aert, Rogli\u010d and Charmig.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-0105f42a-ba9b-11f1-a9ca-1bd45fb5af23-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel, Seixas, Del Toro, Healy, McNulty, Ayuso, Adam Yates, Michael Matthews are in a 14-rider chase group, 27 seconds from the trio with 70km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:50:41+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:50:41.014Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f55ad4e6-ba9b-11f1-a077-4d1985c8c8a3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Three riders in the break &#8211; Van der Poel, Simmons and Onley &#8211; have 16 seconds to Van Aert, Charmig and Rogli\u010d with five laps to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The second chase group, quite disorganised, are at 57 seconds.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-f55ad4e6-ba9b-11f1-a077-4d1985c8c8a3-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton led by Micha\u0142 Kwiatkowski (Poland), such as it is, is 1:10 from the lead trio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:53:33+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:53:33.581Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5be47c62-ba9c-11f1-a3d1-45566124dc5b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Big acceleration by Rogli\u010d, and he drops Van Aert and Charmig on Camilien-Houde.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Slovenian put in a big effort to try to bridge up to the lead trio. He finally connects just as they crest the climb.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5be47c62-ba9c-11f1-a3d1-45566124dc5b-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With no race radios, Evenepoel does not know that Van Aert was dropped, so it delays any more he may make.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:55:35+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:55:35.343Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a48751ba-ba9c-11f1-aaae-63bca1fb0085\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4kds9d95euDndT7uBCHPAT.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: Mathieu Van Der Poel and Team Netherlands attacks during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands) putting in a massive acceleration <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T17:56:41+00:00\">2026-09-27T17:56:41.866Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cc25e416-ba9c-11f1-92c7-19af8c058e90\">Pidcock connects with Healy and they give chase, both working together. Does Pidcock know that Onley is in the break?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:01:20+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:01:20.429Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-728ac880-ba9d-11f1-abf6-a514ce40acfb\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Healy and Pidcock, with the USA duo of Jorgenson and McNulty, catch the Van Aert group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro attacks with Seixas on his wheel; he flies across and makes it across.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-728ac880-ba9d-11f1-abf6-a514ce40acfb-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are groups everywhere on the circuit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:07:06+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:07:06.913Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-40ed169c-ba9e-11f1-a7d7-e19e9687d777\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With 56 km to go, Van der Poel, Rogli\u010d, Onley and Simmons have a gap of 28 seconds,<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Chase 1 includes Seixas, Del Toro Pidcock, Ayuso, Jorgenson, McNulty and more.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-40ed169c-ba9e-11f1-a7d7-e19e9687d777-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Chase group, a further 16 seconds, includes Evenpoel, Yates and Kung.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:13:17+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:13:17.885Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-lap-9-of-12\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-lap-9-of-12\"><span>Lap 9 of 12<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-1dfb15d4-ba9f-11f1-a525-1198c2edb4d8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Break of 4 with Van der Poel, Rogli\u010d, Onley and Simmons have 19 seconds on Healy who jumped from the chase.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ciccone now attacking out of the Seixas group as the USA riders are blocking the chase somewhat.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:14:45+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:14:45.312Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-51fbe584-ba9f-11f1-b71d-cdd68f76a8eb\">Evenepoel was about to make contact on the climb but then sat up. Rogli\u010d was momentarily dropped from leaders down to three with Van der Poel and Simmons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:18:25+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:18:25.982Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d5798678-ba9f-11f1-a842-b1aca5333a7c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel, Rogli\u010d and Simmons have 41 seconds on a chase group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The chase group includes Del Toro, Ayuso, Matthews, Pidcock, Seixas and Jorgenson and McNulty who are blocking for teammate Simmons in the break.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-d5798678-ba9f-11f1-a842-b1aca5333a7c-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In between are Onley and Healy together at 26 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:20:07+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:20:07.783Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-45km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-45km-to-go\"><span>45km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-12061a16-baa0-11f1-8dff-27a7b8465592\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenpoel jumps solo from the third chase group, and Van Aert drops back to bring him to the Seixas-Del Toro group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:25:27+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:25:27.930Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d0d5d2f6-baa0-11f1-8154-efb1ff039ce4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel attacks and gets a quick reaction from Seixas and Pidcock.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro counters, and gets a small gap, and Seixas is forced to close it down.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-d0d5d2f6-baa0-11f1-8154-efb1ff039ce4-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van Aert goes to the front, working for Evenepoel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:29:08+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:29:08.664Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5467a4dc-baa1-11f1-9127-af7f8d7e7c8d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With three laps to go, the gap has tightened up<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel, Simmons and Rogli\u010d have 10 seconds to Healy and Onley.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5467a4dc-baa1-11f1-9127-af7f8d7e7c8d-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Chase 2, with 17 riders are at 32 seconds. This group includes Van Aert, Evenepoel, Del Toro, Seixas, Ciccone, Matthews, Jorgenson, McNulty, Ayuso, Piganzoli, Kung, Honor\u00e9 and Buitrago.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:31:21+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:31:21.441Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a385846c-baa1-11f1-a9bd-e964e00343ae\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Healy accelerates as Onley falls off the pace, The Irishman closes down and catches the lead trio with 38km to go, making it four in the break. Van der Poel looks at him, and keeps on going.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Behind, Van Aert cracks and is done for the day. Yates is also dropped from the chase group, with Del Toro pushing the pace. Evenepoel is also dropped.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:35:50+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:35:50.575Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-44108c6a-baa2-11f1-b0ed-fb5056aa957a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro has a chat with trade teammate McNulty at the back of the chase group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro accelerates again with Pidcock behind him, as the gap is now down to 9 seconds, and the connection is made.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-44108c6a-baa2-11f1-b0ed-fb5056aa957a-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Immediately, Jorgenson and Ciccone counter on the right-hand side. Pidcock reacts immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:39:17+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:39:17.533Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bf52dc7a-baa2-11f1-ae07-0964b2c6f57e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And we have a reset at the front. Simmons and Healy look to be in difficulty as Rogli\u010d is dropped.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro closed the gap, effortlessly and a new front group is created with Del Toro, Ayuso, Ciccone, Seixas, McNulty, Jorgenson and more.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-bf52dc7a-baa2-11f1-ae07-0964b2c6f57e-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty attacks on the right-hand side. Everyone looks at Del Toro but Seixas is the one that has to close it down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:43:06+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:43:06.880Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4800b7fe-baa3-11f1-a3bd-5531cedd7ca2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty gets a gap on Polytechnique as Rogli\u010d catches back on to the group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The American has 35 seconds on the group of favourites. Del Toro looks over his shoulder as some of the riders are free-wheeling, looking at each other to chase.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-4800b7fe-baa3-11f1-a3bd-5531cedd7ca2-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel&#8217;s group is at 1:20<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:48:38+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:48:38.040Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-2-laps-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-2-laps-to-go\"><span>2 laps to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0d5b2782-baa4-11f1-86b9-e17bc528f5b8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty is all in, taking a corner hot but managed to stay upright.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The American has a 1:08 lead to the chase group, with really no organisation, as more riders catch on to the back. The Evenepoel is 1:29 back.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-0d5b2782-baa4-11f1-86b9-e17bc528f5b8-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock attacks on the climb, as Del Toro is sitting at the back of the group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:52:11+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:52:11.842Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8cc7dbbe-baa4-11f1-947c-f9a9f39ef486\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock&#8217;s effort only shaved off a few seconds from the lead but it did shell riders off the back of the chase group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel and Buitrago are distanced. Del Toro is also a few metres back.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-8cc7dbbe-baa4-11f1-947c-f9a9f39ef486-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock goes again. Seixas and Jorgenson stay with him, and so does Matthews and Ciccone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:56:01+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:56:01.078Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1591b410-baa5-11f1-8ee8-47921519f772\">Huge crowds cheer on USA&#8217;s Brandon McNulty who attacked with 32km to go<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1591b4c4-baa5-11f1-aa86-6f4729100693\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/maTzm29XXwG3Y793VR6Qb.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: Brandon McNulty and Team United States competes in the breakaway during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T18:58:02+00:00\">2026-09-27T18:58:02.253Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5da69df6-baa5-11f1-85ad-8de36b85531b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel, Matthews, and Healy catch back onto the chase group, as the gap to McNulty is now 36 seconds.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock attacks again! But can&#8217;t get anyone else to continue at the high speed. Everyone is cooked.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:02:42+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:02:42.866Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05118db2-baa6-11f1-ba00-4945152067fd\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is now Ciccone&#8217;s turn to attack, as Evenepoel surges from the second chase group and catches on.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Healy attacks and Pidcock reacts. Jorgenson is following every move, blocking and waiting in case McNulty is caught.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-05118db2-baa6-11f1-ba00-4945152067fd-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock goes again and Jorgenson stays on his wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:05:12+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:05:12.420Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5e67c160-baa6-11f1-bdc8-8596f9cfbb9a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel accelerates with Mauro Schmid on his wheel. Schmid came across with Evenepoel, but he is brought back.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Huge acceleration from Evenepoel from the back of the group. Jorgenson briefly gave chase but then swung off, leaving the others to close it down. Pidcock gives chase.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:09:54+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:09:54.668Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-bell-lap-13-4km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-bell-lap-13-4km-to-go\"><span>Bell lap &#8211; 13.4km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0680a36c-baa7-11f1-9947-d98e19687c8d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty has 53 seconds on the chase group, as Evenepoel is caught just before they go through the finish line for the penultimate time.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pedersen and Simmons made their way to the chase group at the bottom of Camilien-Houde.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-0680a36c-baa7-11f1-9947-d98e19687c8d-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Healy accelerates on the climb; Ciccone reacts, but they slow down again.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rinse and repeat. Ciccone attacks and Pidcock reacts. SImmons tried to go with them but can&#8217;t keep up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:11:56+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:11:56.270Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4f05a9d4-baa7-11f1-85ac-61d4e0e25a71\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel tried to close the gap but couldn&#8217;t do it.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Seixas then Del Toro go to the front as Evenepoel is dropped.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-4f05a9d4-baa7-11f1-85ac-61d4e0e25a71-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock is closing the gap!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:14:14+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:14:14.085Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a12f4486-baa7-11f1-9a80-01f0ac3116a5\">Tom Pidcock (Great Britain) put in massive accelerations to try and close the gap<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a12f44ea-baa7-11f1-8b31-d17d0564d6cb\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ApLypvHYMWGf6YZxka9e6T.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: Tom Pidcock and Team Great Britain competes in the chase group during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:15:46+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:15:46.242Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d7e3db90-baa7-11f1-a3df-4bdb1337eb80\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock closed it down to 10 seconds but never connected with the American, and then the chase slowed down as Evenepoel caught back on.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty, who finished 4th in the TT, goes into aero position on the flatter roads and grows the gap to 29 seconds before the Polytechnique climb.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:17:47+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:17:47.576Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-202981a2-baa8-11f1-a373-d3b4b35eb2cc\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty is at top of the climb with 7km to go. He holds 32 seconds to the chase.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel goes again. Jorgenson goes straight onto his wheel with Ciccone and Pedersen.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:19:21+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:19:21.460Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-582a5248-baa8-11f1-bb41-b5631f7a17da\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Schmid goes on the move, accelerating from the back of the chase group. A last-ditch attempt to catch McNulty.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock goes too, and Jorgenson once again gets on the Pidcock train.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:22:04+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:22:04.761Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b9922722-baa8-11f1-a675-5500e24e723f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty sprints up Avenue Pagnuelo. His gap holds at 23 seconds with 4km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Seixas is cramping while Pidcock catches Schmid with Jorgenson on his wheel.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-b9922722-baa8-11f1-a675-5500e24e723f-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro tries again to drop the others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:23:26+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:23:26.767Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ea75d71c-baa8-11f1-a88a-ab8ccb062f06\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty jas 22 seconds to the Pidcock, Schmid and Jorgenson group.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The final difficulty is the tough 600 metres drap uphill to the line.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:24:42+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:24:42.085Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1741ab86-baa9-11f1-9f94-f7deaa7a69ba\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">McNulty keeps checking behind before going under the red kite, 1km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The chase group is back together, 25 seconds back.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:25:34+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:25:34.696Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-36c7fad2-baa9-11f1-8876-ab2d2dc2ce49\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Brandon McNulty wins after a solo 32km flyer!<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The first world title for the USA in three decades.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:27:24+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:27:24.692Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-78377d1c-baa9-11f1-9bcf-d7be7b80a84f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Michael Matthews (Australia) takes the sprint for second place ahead of Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Quinn Simmons (USA) is fourth, and Isaac del Toro (Mexico) takes fifth.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-78377d1c-baa9-11f1-9bcf-d7be7b80a84f-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What a race! Almost six hours of racing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:56:36+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:56:36.860Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8cbab7aa-baad-11f1-8bef-f1be2530594e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tZQ2h9dWLApwaQMde3mYsN.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: Brandon McNulty and Team United States celebrates at finish line as gold medal winner during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">USA&#8217;s Brandon McNulty stunning 32km solo ride deliver world title <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T19:59:28+00:00\">2026-09-27T19:59:28.593Z<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-f3144110-baad-11f1-a414-0d91604e35f2\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table tabindex=\"0\" class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<caption class=\"table__caption table__caption--top table__caption--left\">\nTop 10 &#8211; elite men road race results<br \/>\n<\/caption>\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rank<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Name<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Time<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>McNULTY Brandon (United States)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6:17:04<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Michael Matthews (Australia)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Quinn Simmons (United States)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Isaac del Toro (Mexico)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mads Pedersen (Denmark)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tom Pidcock (Great Britain)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Matteo Jorgenson (United States)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Giulio Ciccone (Italy)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ben Healy (Ireland)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T20:14:49+00:00\">2026-09-27T20:14:49.134Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-17de2e50-bab0-11f1-911c-e1f1045a7691\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let&#8217;s hear from the new world champion. Brandon McNulty (USA).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Honestly I don&#8217;t know. Really this is \u2013 I don&#8217;t know. I&#8217;m really at a loss. Until the last 100 metres I really didn&#8217;t even believe it I was so tired. I mean, I don&#8217;t know, I really don&#8217;t know.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Absolutely, the last climb up Mont Royal I was doing like zone 2, just dying, but I just kept pushing and I don&#8217;t know. We&#8217;ve said for weeks now that we have a super strong team and it&#8217;s possible. I think we rode cray well, marked everything, had guys ahead, I&#8217;m just seriously at a loss for words.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17de2eaa-bab0-11f1-aa72-f50afbd534c8\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cg4NLaEbJ6sqRc8Epe7Cmn.jpg\" alt=\"The United States&amp;#039; Brandon McNulty celebrates on the podium after winning the Men Elite Road Race during the 2026 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Road World Championships in Montreal, Quebec, on September 27, 2026. (Photo by Andrej Ivanov \/ AFP)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T20:17:11+00:00\">2026-09-27T20:17:11.862Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6cc2144a-bab0-11f1-a434-b5d395dd418a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Make sure to read our post-race report on all the action while also keeping an eye on our homepage for the latest reactions &#8211; there should be a lot after these exciting races.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>UCI Road World Championships: Brandon McNulty shocks the favourites to win solo and claim first elite men&#8217;s road race world title for USA since 1993 in all-time epic edition<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6cc214c2-bab0-11f1-87e9-ed86f200e437\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PtrS9sDwrYbpdJhR8HeZyL.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: Brandon McNulty and Team United States celebrates at finish line as gold medal winner during the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T20:55:24+00:00\">2026-09-27T20:55:24.200Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c34367a6-bab5-11f1-86fa-69018e57e779\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Next year\u2019s championships are in Haute-Savoie, France, are a hugely ambitious project for a combined championships bigger than any in history.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Read more: <strong>2027 combined UCI World Championships to include 20 disciplines, including Gravel, with demanding road circuit in Sallanches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-27T21:00:03+00:00\">2026-09-27T21:00:03.345Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-696876bc-bab6-11f1-87cc-49184b6894ce\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DpLqoXw6zizLEUpMbpLt96.jpg\" alt=\"MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: (L-R) Silver medalist Michael Matthews and Team Australia, gold medalist Brandon McNulty and Team United States and bronze medalist Mathieu Van Der Poel and Team Netherlands pose on the podium during the medal ceremony after the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. 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