How to Watch Elite Time Trials at UCI Road World Championships 2026

The UCI Road World Championships 2026 in Montreal will feature the elite time trials, where both men and women will compete on a 39km route. This course is the shortest since the 2022 World Championships and is mostly flat until the final 400 meters, which has an average gradient of 6.1%. This steep final climb could prove decisive, especially if the time gaps between riders are narrow heading into the finish.

In the men's category, three-time defending champion Remco Evenepoel is considered the heavy favorite, while Filippo Ganna may struggle with the uphill finish. Other prominent male contenders include Stefan Küng, Bruno Armirail, and French youngster Paul Seixas. For the women, Marlen Reusser is the favorite to defend her 2025 title, facing competition from Demi Vollering and 21-year-old British rider Zoe Bäckstedt, the reigning Under-23 time trial champion.

Fans can watch the event live through various official broadcasters. Free coverage is available on platforms such as BBC iPlayer in the UK, CBC Gem in Canada, and France TV in France, among others, while the UCI YouTube channel will stream the races in countries without a local broadcaster. Paid streaming options include TNT Sports in the UK, FloBikes in the USA, and Stan Sport in Australia. Viewers traveling abroad can also utilize a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access their home country's broadcasts.