The Men's Elite Time Trial at the European Championships took place on Wednesday in Slovenia, covering a 22-kilometer course. Slovenian cyclist Primoz Roglic claimed the European title at home, finishing ahead of Bruno Armirail of France, who took silver, and Maxime Decomble, who claimed bronze. The race included a challenging climb on Možjanca, and Roglic completed the course in 28 minutes and 15 seconds, finishing six seconds ahead of Armirail and 28 seconds ahead of Decomble. This marked Roglic's first European title in his career and his second victory of the 2026 season. According to reports, Roglic's average speed during the race was over 46 kilometers per hour, and he maintained a 13-second lead over Armirail at the first checkpoint, holding that advantage until the finish line. The French team had a strong day in the men's events on Wednesday, following their victory in the mixed relay the previous day. Juliette Berthet had also earned a bronze medal in the women's category earlier in the day. The absence of top cyclists like Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel, and Paul Seixas left the time trial open for other competitors to shine. Roglic, who was 36 years old at the time, was able to capitalize on the situation and secure his first European title. Bruno Armirail, who had faced criticism after finishing 26th at the World Championships, expressed disappointment at finishing six seconds behind Roglic but acknowledged that he had performed better than some had expected. He said he still believed in his potential and had not done as poorly as some had suggested. Decomble, the world champion in the junior category, completed an impressive podium for the French team, though he and Armirail were eventually overtaken by Roglic. Swiss cyclist Stefan Küng, a double European champion in the discipline, was unable to compete for the podium this time and finished fifth. Roglic mentioned that he relied on instinct during the race, as his radio had turned off from the first kilometer, leaving him without real-time updates or communication from his team. Despite this, he was able to secure a decisive victory and bring home the European title for Slovenia.