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World Championships Time Trial 2026

Sep 20, 2026 · 30m

Summary

Hosts Benji and Patrick recap the 2026 World Championships time trials in Montreal, where Remko Evenepoel claimed his fourth title and Marlon Ryster secured a second consecutive women’s victory. The discussion covers pacing strategies, the course’s unique features, and the implications for the upcoming road races. They also debate the use of TT bikes and analyze the performance of key contenders like Filippo Ganna and Lotte Kopecky.

Topics discussed

Intro and Football Weekly ad Montreal TT course overview and conditions Apology for joke and course navigation struggles Course impressions and Montreal stop signs Men's race results and Remco's dominance Sirkel crash and Del Toro's performance Extrapolating TT results for road race Pacing strategies and intermediate splits Morton bicarb system sponsorship segment Remco's celebration and Admiral Nelson reference Ganna's gap and Sircel's podium story Critique of TT broadcast and timing data Ganna's future and road race potential Football Weekly and Lowe's Pro ads Bike livery and Philion pedal issues Women's race analysis and Dutch performance Royster's win and Backsted's silver medal Road race expectations and upcoming schedule Debate on banning TT bikes and outro Football Weekly ad Wayfair Halloween ad
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