
Montreal’s 273km Gauntlet: Evenepoel, Del Toro, and Van der Poel Vie for Rainbow Jersey
The 2026 UCI Road World Championships elite men’s road race in Montréal features a wide-open field after Tadej Pogačar’s withdrawal. Remco Evenepoel, Isaac del Toro, Mathieu van der Poel, and Paul Seixas are the primary contenders for the rainbow jersey on a 273.7km course with 3,800m of elevation gain. Belgium and the USA field strong squads, while Mexico’s Del Toro faces a thinner support team. The race is expected to be a war of attrition, with tactics and national team dynamics playing a crucial role.











