The European Championships 2026 will wrap up on Wednesday, October 7, with the individual time trials, a race where cyclists compete individually against the clock. This event will take place on the same course as the road race, which is 22.1 kilometers long and includes a difficult climb known as Mozjanca. This climb is 2 kilometers long and has a steep gradient of 10.2%, making it a key challenge for the riders. The route is expected to create a competitive environment between specialists in time trials and those who excel in climbing or sprinting. Among the men, the top contenders include Stefan Küng from Switzerland, Jakob Söderqvist from Sweden, and Primoz Roglic from Slovenia. However, the absence of the podium finishers from the last World Championships adds some uncertainty to the outcome. On the French team, cyclists such as Bruno Armirail, Maxime Decomble, Juliette Berthet, and Cedrine Kerbaol will be competing. For the women's race, the main threat is Marlen Reusser from Switzerland, who is the reigning world champion. Other notable competitors include Demi Vollering from the Netherlands, Elisa Longo Borghini from Italy, and Franziska Koch from Germany. French cyclists Cedrine Kerbaol and Juliette Berthet are also listed as potential contenders in the women's race. The start order and departure times for the men's race have not yet been finalized, and the details for the women's race are also not available. A provisional start list has been provided, with specific rankings for both the men's and women's races.