The European Championships are heading to Slovenia for a spectacular showdown on the roads around Ljubljana, with **Remco Evenepoel** leading a stacked field into one of the most demanding European road races in recent years.
The 196.3-kilometre race features more than 2,500 metres of climbing before five laps of the decisive finishing circuit, where the brutal Možjanca climb could shape the battle for the European title.
With Evenepoel chasing another major championship jersey, Primož Roglič leading the home team, and riders including Mads Pedersen, Juan Ayuso and João Almeida also in contention, the race has all the ingredients for an unpredictable battle.
In this episode, we preview the **2026 European Championships Road Race**, break down the course and the major contenders, and look at what it could take to become the next European champion in Ljubljana.
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