A week after the World Championships, top cyclists will compete again this Sunday at the European Championships. The men's elite time trial will take place over 196.3 kilometers from Ljubljana to Sencur in Slovenia. The course includes a challenging final section with five laps of a circuit featuring the climb of Mozjanca, a 2.1-kilometer ascent with a steep gradient of 10.4 percent. Remco Evenepoel, the Belgian cyclist, will be a key figure in the race. After a disappointing result at the World Championships, he aims to reclaim his confidence and win the only major title missing from his career. He is backed by a strong Belgian team, which includes several other notable riders. However, Evenepoel will face competition from a range of top cyclists, each with their own ambitions for the blue star jersey, the symbol of European championship victory. The event takes place on Sunday, October 4, with the men's elite time trial starting in Ljubljana and ending in Sencur. Among the favorites are Remco Evenepoel from Belgium, Giulio Ciccone from Italy, Romain Grégoire from France, Primoz Roglic from Slovenia, Christian Scaroni from Italy, and Juan Ayuso from Spain. Other strong contenders include Mads Pedersen from Denmark and several other riders from across Europe. The full start list includes riders from numerous countries, with Belgium, France, Slovenia, Denmark, Italy, Spain, and others all represented. Cyclists like Evenepoel, Grégoire, Roglic, and Pedersen are expected to be among the most competitive. The race will provide an opportunity for athletes from all over Europe to showcase their skills on a challenging course that tests both endurance and climbing ability.