Competition Programme and Key Information
2026 Virtus European Cycling Championships
Gruta / Bydgoszcz, Poland
5–8 July 2026
Dates and Venues
The official training session will take place on 5 July 2026 map https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sxhpgfs78qZ78cn89 (This is the same venue where the individual and team time trials will take place)
The Road Race / Mass Start will take place on 6 July 2026 in Gruta, Poland.
The Individual Time Trial and Team / Pairs Time Trial will take place on 7–8 July 2026 in Bydgoszcz, Myślęcinek Park.
5 July 2026 – Official Training Session
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00–12:00 | Official Training Session |
6 July 2026 – Road Race / Mass Start
Venue: Gruta, Poland
Race Office: Gruta Commune Office
Route: Gruta – Jasiewo – Gruta
Start and finish line map https://maps.app.goo.gl/jApFhTaCHfuZMmJG6
Programme
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:00–10:00 | Document verification at the Race Office, Gruta Commune Office |
| 10:15 | Technical Meeting |
| 11:00 | Start I |
| 12:30 | Start II |
| 14:30 | Finish of the competition and medal ceremony for all categories |
Distances
| Category | Distance | Laps |
|---|---|---|
| II1 Women | 33 km | 3 x 11 km |
| II2 Women | 33 km | 3 x 11 km |
| II3 Women | 33 km | 3 x 11 km |
| II1 Men | 55 km | 5 x 11 km |
| II2 Men | 33 km | 3 x 11 km |
| II3 Men | 55 km | 5 x 11 km |
7 July 2026 – Individual Time Trial
Venue: Bydgoszcz, Myślęcinek Park
Start and finish line - map https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sxhpgfs78qZ78cn89
The Individual Time Trial will be held on the following distances:
| Category | Distance |
|---|---|
| II1 Women | approx. 3.8 km |
| II2 Women | approx. 3.8 km |
| II3 Women | approx. 3.8 km |
| II1 Men | approx. 7.6 km |
| II2 Men | approx. 3.8 km |
| II3 Men | approx. 7.6 km |
Start of the first rider: 10:00
8 July 2026 – Team / Pairs Time Trial
Venue: Bydgoszcz, Myślęcinek Park
The Team / Pairs Time Trial will take place on 8 July 2026.
Start of the first rider / team: 10:00
The route is the same as for the individual time trial.
Participation Categories
The competition is open to athletes in the following Virtus eligibility groups:
Women
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II1 Women
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II2 Women
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II3 Women
Men
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II1 Men
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II2 Men
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II3 Men
General Rules
The competition will be conducted in accordance with the applicable cycling regulations, Virtus rules and these Competition Regulations.
All participants must follow the instructions of the organisers, officials, police and route marshals.
All riders must comply with road traffic rules. The Road Race will take place with partial traffic restrictions, while the Time Trial events will take place on a closed route.
All participants must be insured against accidents by their clubs / national organisations.
In disputed matters, the decision will be made by the Chief Judge in consultation with the organiser.
Cycling – Entries by Country and Category
Total number of athletes: 24
Number of participating countries: 8
| Country | Men II1 | Women II1 | Men II2 | Women II2 | Men II3 | Women II3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Belgium | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| France | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Israel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Italy | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Poland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Portugal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 24 |
Summary by Category
| Category | Number of athletes |
|---|---|
| Men II1 | 14 |
| Women II1 | 0 |
| Men II2 | 3 |
| Women II2 | 1 |
| Men II3 | 3 |
| Women II3 | 3 |
| Total | 24 |