The Union Européenne de Cyclisme’s Management Board (UEC) has awarded six major events to be held in 2026 and 2027, further enriching the European cycling calendar and confirming the Confederation’s commitment to the various disciplines.
The events awarded are as follows:
• 2026 UEC Men’s and Women’s Demi-Fond and Derny European Championships Pordenone (Italy), 18-19 July 2026
• 2026 UEC BMX Freestyle Park European Championships – Darmstadt (Germany), dates TBC
• 2026 UEC Cycle-Ball Under 23 European Championships – Kamenz (Germany), 19 September 2026
• 2026 UEC Granfondo European Championships – Varese (Italy), 3-4 October 2026
• 2027 UEC MTB Youth European Championships – Sabiñánigo, Aragón (Spain), 27 July– 1st August 2027
• 2027 UEC Cycle-Ball European Championships – Liestal (Switzerland), 11 September 2027
Enrico Della Casa, President of the Union Européenne de Cyclisme: «These new events further enrich our calendar and once again demonstrate the vitality of European cycling. We are particularly pleased to introduce, for the first time in history, the Women’s Demi-Fond European Championships, which shows that gender equality has been a priority on the UEC agenda since 2021, and this initiative proves that we are moving in the right direction.»
Cordiano Dagnoni, President of the Italian Cycling Federation: «Varese is one of the key centres of Italian cycling for many reasons, from the famous Tre Valli Varesine to the World Championships won by Ballan in 2008. It has also long been the capital of Granfondo, which has now run for over 10 editions and won over enthusiasts with the beauty of its route and the quality of its organisation. The international recognition, long established through the UCI’s inclusion of the event in the Gran Fondo World Series, is now rightly enhanced by its status as a European Championships. Congratulations to SC Alfredo Binda on this prestigious distinction.
I greatly welcome the awarding of the Derny and Demi-Fond European Championships to Pordenone. This is especially because of my personal history and the strong bond I share with these disciplines. I am certain that the Amici della Pista of Pordenone Track will organise an event that showcases both the spectacle and the technical skills involved, thereby confirming the high standard of organisation within our cycling movement on the international stage.”
José Vicioso, President the Royal Spanish Cycling Federation : “For the Royal Spanish Cycling Federation, it is excellent news that Sabiñánigo will host the 2027 UEC MTB Youth European Championship. This is an event of enormous sporting and developmental value, bringing together some of the most promising young talents on the continent in one of the finest locations in our country for cycling.
Sabiñánigo and the surrounding area offer an exceptional setting for our sport, with a deep cycling tradition and an environment perfectly suited to high-level competition. We are convinced it will be a fantastic opportunity to showcase the area’s great potential as a host for top-class cycling events and to inspire the next generation of riders who represent the future of European mountain biking.”
Bernd Dankowski, president of German Cycling: "We are delighted that Germany will be hosting two European cycling championships this year.
The BMX Freestyle European Championships in Darmstadt and the U23 European Cycle Ball Championships in Kamenz are impressive demonstrations of the diversity and strength of our sport. It is a great honor and a special responsibility for us to host such top-class international competitions.
We are convinced that both events will offer outstanding sporting performances, enthusiastic fans, and an excellent atmosphere. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the local organizers, partners, and volunteers who are contributing with great dedication to make these European Championships possible. We are looking forward to two great events and warmly welcome athletes and guests from all over Europe to Germany."
Marianne Kern, President of Swiss Indoor - & Unicycling : "We are proud, to host the 2027 UEC U23 Cycle Ball European Championships in Liestal (SUI). The U23 is the most important category in Cycle Ball for all the young athletes on their way to the top. We can expect a big event with many great performances and interesting games! We are looking forward to welcome Europe to this event. "
