All six Montréal 2026 road races are still ahead this week, with racing beginning Thursday, September 24. The program runs through the Men Elite Road Race on Sunday, September 27. The UCI Road World Championships are cycling's annual races for national teams and rainbow jerseys. Roadside viewing is free, while Canadian viewers can watch every championship event free on CBC Gem.
Table of Contents
- Thursday's two opening road races
- Friday's under-23 and junior races
- The elite races anchor the weekend
- Where to watch in Montréal
- Parking needs attention before race day
Thursday's two opening road races
Thursday starts with the Women Under-23 Road Race at 9:00 a.m. EDT. The 134 km race gives the week its first road-race finish and is followed by the Men Junior Road Race at 1:30 p.m.
EDT, also over 134 km, according to Cycling Canada's Montréal viewing guide. For viewers choosing one Thursday race, the start times make the decision simple: watch the under-23 women in the morning or the junior men in the afternoon. Riders in junior and under-23 categories race by age group rather than in the elite fields.
Friday's under-23 and junior races
Friday brings the Men Under-23 Road Race at 9:00 a.m. EDT over 174.2 km. The Women Junior Road Race follows at 2:15 p.m.
EDT and covers 80.4 km, Cycling Canada says. The two races offer a clear contrast in scale. The men's under-23 event is nearly 94 km longer, so its morning slot is the better pick for a longer day of racing; the afternoon junior women's race is the more compact Friday option.
The elite races anchor the weekend
The Women Elite Road Race is Saturday's main event, starting at 9:00 a.m. EDT. It covers 180.4 km from Brossard to Avenue du Parc.
Sunday closes the road-race program with the Men Elite Road Race, also starting at 9:00 a.m. EDT from Brossard to Avenue du Parc. At 273.7 km, it is the longest of the six remaining road races, according to Cycling Canada.
Where to watch in Montréal
Avenue du Parc is the practical focal point for spectators. Cycling Canada lists the finish area there along with screens, grandstands, and podiums, so it suits fans who want the most centralized race-day setup rather than following the route.
For a lower-commitment plan, stream the races on CBC Gem. That option is particularly useful if you want to follow more than one event across Thursday and Friday without moving between viewing spots.
Parking needs attention before race day
Drivers should act before the road races begin. The Ville de Montréal says no-parking restrictions for affected September 23–27 areas begin at midnight on September 22, and restricted vehicles will be towed before closures. The city's 2026 UCI Road World Championships impacts notice is the relevant reference for residents planning around those restrictions.
- Check whether your usual parking area falls within the affected zone.
- Move a vehicle before restrictions begin.
- Use transit, walking, or streaming if race-day access is inconvenient.
