Paul Seixas, a 20-year-old French cyclist, has set his sights on winning the men's road race at the **cycling World Championships** in Montreal. He recently earned a bronze medal in the time trial, and now he is aiming for the prestigious rainbow jersey, which is awarded to the world champion. Seixas has expressed that his goal is to win the race, and he believes aiming for anything less would be a disappointment. He is confident in his current form and the support of his team, which includes teammates from the Decathlon-CMA CGM cycling team and other experienced cyclists. The road race course in Montreal is 273 kilometers long and includes 3,800 meters of climbing, with several challenging uphill sections. Lilian Calmejane, a former professional cyclist and consultant, noted that the course may favor Seixas because it is selective and could allow for short bursts of speed. However, the race could also be highly tactical, depending on how competitors choose to pace themselves and use their strengths. Seixas will be supported by a team focused on his success, including Nicolas Prodhomme and Jordan Labrosse from Decathlon-CMA CGM, as well as other experienced cyclists. While Seixas is confident in his abilities, he has acknowledged that the race may require him to be more aggressive in order to succeed. He might need to push stronger nations to the front to create opportunities for himself to gain an advantage. The absence of Tadej Pogacar, who withdrew from the race after a serious fall during the Vuelta, has altered the competition's dynamics. Remco Evenepoel is currently considered the top favorite, followed by Seixas and Isaac Del Toro. Evenepoel is aiming for a double victory in both the time trial and the road race. Seixas, however, has shown less strength in sprint finishes, as seen in his performance at the Montreal Grand Prix. Lilian Calmejane also mentioned Matthieu van der Poel as a strong contender, noting that he performs consistently when in good form. If Seixas were to win the race, he would become the youngest male world champion in history, surpassing Karel Kaers, who won in 1934 at the age of 20 years, two months, and fifteen days. Seixas will turn 20 during the championships, making this a historic opportunity for him to achieve a milestone in cycling history.