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UCI Road World Championships Picks, Odds & Betting Preview (Sep 20-27)
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- When: Sunday, September 20, 2026 – Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Where: Montreal, Canada
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One of the most gruelling cycling events on the global schedule will celebrate its 99th edition this year, as the UCI Road World Championships will be staged across seven days in Montreal, Canada.
It is the first time that the event will be staged in Canada since 2003, and it is the first time since 1974 that the Road World Championships will be held in Montreal. Across seven days, there will be a total of 13 events, which include six road races and six individual time trials.
Over 1,000 athletes from 75 countries will be competing this year, with each setting their sights on the top prize. You can find a full breakdown of the events at the UCI Road World Championships, as well as the latest odds and our picks here.
UCI Road World Championships Schedule
Individual Time Trials
| Date | Event | Distance Covered |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2026 | Elite Women/Elite Men | 24.4 Miles |
| September 21, 2026 | Under 23 Women/Under 23 Men | 12.6 Miles/19.4 Miles |
| September 22, 2026 | Junior Men/Junior Women | 12.6 Miles/6.6 Miles |
Road Races
| Date | Event | Distance Covered |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | Under 23 Women/Junior Men | 83 Miles |
| September 25, 2026 | Under 23 Men/Junior Women | 108.2 Miles/50 Miles |
| September 26, 2026 | Elite Women | 111.9 Miles |
| September 27, 2026 | Elite Men | 169.9 Miles |
UCI Road World Championship Men’s Time Trial Odds & Picks
| Cyclist | Odds |
|---|---|
| Remco Evenepoel | -450 |
| Filippo Ganna | +350 |
| Stefan Kung | +2800 |
| Mathias Vacek | +2800 |
| Other Selections | +3300 & Bigger |
Remco Evenepoel will be a red-hot favorite to successfully defend his gold medal in the Men’s Time Trial on the opening day of the UCI Road World Championships.
The Belgian was a dominant winner 12 months ago, finishing over a minute quicker than the remainder of the field. The 25-year-old looks hard to oppose having continued his excellent form throughout this season with solid performances at the Tour de France, and claiming a Classic win at the 2026 Amstel Gold Race.
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UCI Road World Championship Men’s Road Race Odds & Picks
| Cyclist | Odds |
|---|---|
| Remco Evenepoel | +250 |
| Isaac Del Toro | +300 |
| Paul Seixas | +400 |
| Mathieu van der Poel | +700 |
| Other Selections | +1100 & Bigger |
Remco Evenepoel will also be the favorite for the Men’s Road Race. However, he could be more vulnerable in his bid to complete the double, having finished 2nd and 5th on his last two efforts. Isaac Del Toro looks like an excellent value selection.
He made history earlier this season by becoming only the second Mexican to win a stage at the Tour de France, finishing third overall. He has been in career-best form this season, having also landed the top prizes at the Criterium du Dauphine and Tirreno-Adriatico.
UCI Road World Championship Women’s Time Trial Odds & Picks
| Cyclist | Odds |
|---|---|
| Marien Reusser | -350 |
| Zoe Backstedt | +300 |
| Demi Vollering | +900 |
| Lieke Nooijen | +2000 |
| Other Selections | +2800 & Bigger |
Just like in the Men’s Time Trial, it could be challenging to overlook the defending champion from 12 months ago.
Marien Reusser has been the dominant force in Women’s Time Trials in recent years, with the Swiss continuing her domination with victories in the two stages at the Tour de Suisse and Tour de France this year.
UCI Road World Championship Women’s Road Race Odds & Picks
| Cyclist | Odds |
|---|---|
| Demi Vollering | -150 |
| Kimberley Le Court | +500 |
| Elisa Longo Borghini | +1400 |
| Lotte Kopecky | +1400 |
| Other Selections | +1600 & Bigger |
The Women’s Road Race will be the penultimate event of the 2026 UCI Road World Championships this year. Demi Vollering is a clear favorite to avenge her seventh-place finish from 12 months ago.
However, Kimberley Le Court could prove to be the value play. The 30-year-old has won stages at the Tour de France and Tour of Britain this year, winning the latter outright.
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