UCI Road World Championships 2025
Latest News from the Race
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'Today’s stage was supposed to be decisive' - Controversial Tour du Rwanda cancellation leaves Queen Mount Kigali climb untested ahead of World Championships
Peloton didn’t get to preview two key climbs as arguments arose over stoppage of stage 7 -
'There is no plan B' for Rwanda World Championships - David Lappartient interview
Speaking exclusively to Cyclingnews, Lappartient talks about African cycling, women's cycling and the controversies surrounding the World Championships -
'We have lots of questions' - Belgium delays Rwanda World Championships visit but UCI insist cycling is an 'ambassador for peace'
War in neighbouring DR Congo sparks concerns but UCI deny any plans to move event from Rwanda to Switzerland
Races
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UCI Road World Championships 202521 September 2025 - 28 September 2025 | Kigali | CM
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Elite Women Individual Time Trial2025-09-21
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Elite Men Individual Time Trial2025-09-21
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Under-23 Women Individual Time Trial2025-09-22
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Junior Women Individual Time Trial2025-09-23
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Junior Men Individual Time Trial2025-09-23
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Team Team Time Trial Mixed Relay2025-09-24
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Under-23 Women Road Race2025-09-25
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Junior Men Road Race2025-09-26
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Under-23 Men Road Race2025-09-26
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Junior Women Road Race2025-09-27
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Elite Women Road Race2025-09-27
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Elite Men Road Race2025-09-28
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Latest Content on the Race

Joe Blackmore - The rider to watch in the Under-23 men's World Championship road race
By Stephen Farrand published
News The Tour de L'Avenir winner takes on Christen, del Toro, Morgado and Pellizzari

With 5,475m of climbing, 2025 Road World Championships in Rwanda to be one of hardest ever
By Stephen Farrand published
News Men face 5,475 metres of climbing at altitude, women to climb 3,350 metres in 164.6km race

‘Sunday is a different game’ – Tadej Pogačar on the cusp of history at Zürich Worlds
By Barry Ryan published
News Slovenian chases Triple Crown on ‘tricky’ course, Roglič cautious on one-day prospects

'Tadej can win a sprint against anyone' - UAE Team Emirates back Pogačar to win world title in Zürich
By Stephen Farrand published
News Team manager Mauro Gianetti torn between Slovenian and Switzerland's Marc Hirschi

Swiss rider Muriel Furrer in 'critical condition' at hospital after crash in junior women's road race
By Jackie Tyson published
News UCI, Swiss Cycling and Road World Championships organizers monitoring the situation

'She's already on road shoes' - Pauline Ferrand-Prévot primed for first road race since 2021 at World Championships
By James Moultrie published
News 'She doesn't need to go with a particular ambition, I think she needs to explore to get back in the game' Ineos Grenadiers coach tells Cyclingnews

'There’s no hiding' – Derek Gee backs Michael Woods at 'daunting' Zurich Worlds
By Barry Ryan published
News Canadian admits form has been hard to find again after sparkling summer at Dauphiné and Tour

'It was just pure relief that I'd done it' – Cat Ferguson savours second junior world title before step-up with Movistar
By Stephen Farrand published
News British rider ends junior career on an emotional high with road race win in Zürich
Top News on the Race
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'How can we make it as difficult as possible for Pogačar?' - Belgian national coach already working on Rwanda World Championship plans
New team manager Serge Pauwels rues lack of Wout van Aert in 2024 rainbow jersey battle -
Biniam Girmay a question mark for Rwanda World Championships participation
'It will be difficult for me to even finish' says three-time Tour de France stage winner -
Polish rider provisionally suspended after positive EPO test at World Championships
'We do not tolerate any activity that violates the fair play rules and sports ethics' say Kacper Gieryk's team
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Danish Cycling opts against taking junior and U23 riders to 2025 World Championships in Rwanda
Federation cites high costs and 'special preparations' to prepare for the high altitude as reasons for decision -
Lorena Wiebes earns first-ever World Championship medal in Leuven
'It's a good day out,' as Dutch score gold with Vos and bronze with Wiebes -
Latvia protests non-disqualification of Van der Poel after he 'endangered spectators' at Worlds
'It seems that some are more equal than others, especially when it comes to unpopular decisions to be made' says Federation president
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'Everybody was saying it's not possible' - Stephen Roche welcomes Tadej Pogačar to the triple crown club
Irishman congratulates Slovenian as first man in 37 years to win the World Championships, Giro d'Italia and Tour de France -
'I got burnt. I have no idea how I was in the top 10' - Quinn Simmons caps comeback with return to form at World Championships
'If anyone's surprised that Pogacar are won this race, I don't think they follow cycling' says American -
‘It’s obvious that he is now above me’ – Eddy Merckx hails Tadej Pogačar after Worlds exhibition
Belgian suggests Pogačar is now the greatest cyclist of all time
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Peloton acknowledges that new world champion was simply in a race of his own -
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