Weekend disruptions affect UCI Road World Championships in Montreal
The UCI Road World Championships in Montreal and Montérégie experienced disruptions on September 26-27, 2026.
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Disruptions Continue at UCI Road World Championships
The UCI reports that disruptions remain at the Road World Championships in Montreal and Montérégie during the weekend of September 26‑27, 2026, as races continue through Sunday.
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