Cycling Road World Championships 2026: GB medal chance with Pogacar absent

Great Britain's cycling team heads into the 2026 Road World Championships with strong medal prospects, bolstered by the absence of Slovenian superstar Tadej Pogacar, who is sidelined after suffering crash injuries during the Vuelta a España in August. The GB squad features an impressive rider line-up, with a new generation of British talent emerging at elite level. The UCI Road World Championships will be streamed on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.