The French cycling team selections for the **European Cycling Championships**, set to take place in Slovenia from October 2 to 7, have been officially announced. Thomas Voeckler and Paul Brousse, both prominent figures in French cycling, revealed the lineups for the 2026 event, which will be held around Ljubljana and Šenčur. The race course is expected to be challenging, favoring climbers and sprinters, and will serve as a tough finale to the season for the athletes. For the Men's Elite Road Race, the French team includes Alex Baudin, Julien Bernard, Léo Bisiaux, Clément Braz, Afonso, Romain Grégoire, Mathys Rondel, Pavel Sivakov, and Kévin Vauquelin. In the Time Trial, the selection features Bruno Armirail and Maxime Decomble. The Mixed Relay team consists of Bruno Armirail, Rémi Cavagna, and one rider to be determined. Bruno Armirail will be competing in both the individual event and the mixed relay. In Montreal, he had delivered a particularly solid performance in the mixed relay, but had experienced more difficulties in the individual time trial, a poor performance that he himself had difficulty explaining, before reassuring himself a few days later on the road race. The men's road race team includes riders of various ages and abilities. Pavel Sivakov, with experience in major international events, will provide leadership, while Kevin Vauquelin, Romain Grégoire, and Léo Bisiaux are expected to thrive on a course that suits their strengths. For the Women's Elite Road Race, the team includes Juliette Berthet, Léa Curinier, Cédrine Kerbaol, Célia Le Mouel, Marie Le Net, Émilie Morier, Evita Muzic, and Maëva Squiban. In the Time Trial, the selection features Juliette Berthet and Cédrine Kerbaol. The Mixed Relay team consists of Juliette Berthet, Cédrine Kerbaol, and Maëva Squiban. The women's team is also particularly strong, with a mix of experienced and younger riders. Cédrine Kerbaol, Juliette Berthet, and Évita Muzic will continue to compete in major events, while Maëva Squiban and Marie Le Net will add depth to the team. Célia Le Mouel and Léa Curinier will bring energy and support, and Émilie Morier will also be present. France will also field teams in the younger categories, with a Men's U23 selection and a Women's Junior team. Among the U23 riders, Théophile Vassal, Soann Ruesche, and Louka Lesueur will represent France, aiming to compete on a Slovenian course that should favor aggressive riders. Among the Juniors, Thaïs Poirier, a double national champion, and Noémie Jurado, a recent gravel national champion, will be key figures. These selections reflect France's strategy to develop the next generation of elite cyclists. Following the World Championships in Montreal, where the French team secured second place in the mixed relay and Cédrine Kerbaol took fifth in the time trial, the European Championships will provide another opportunity for the team to finish their international season on a strong note.