The 2026 UEC Trials European Championships came to a close in Valberg (France), following three days of competition that brought together 118 athletes from 15 countries, in one of the regions of Europe where this spectacular sport enjoys a long tradition and great popularity.
The French event featured technically demanding events, spectacular courses and fiercely contested duels, watched throughout the weekend by a large and enthusiastic crowd.
Spain dominated the Elite categories outright. In the Men’s Elite 20” event, Alejandro Montalvo claimed the European title with 280 points, ahead of his compatriot Borja Conejos (220) and Finland’s Niilo Stenvall (200).
There was also a Spanish title in the Men’s Elite 26” category, where Julen Saenz triumphed with 280 points, ahead of Britain’s Charlie Rolls (270) and Spain’s Daniel Baron (250).
Spain completed the clean sweep of Elite titles in the Women’s Elite event, won by Alba Riera with 200 points. Her compatriot Vera Baron (180) finished second, whilst France’s Nina Vabre took the bronze medal with 100 points.
In the Junior categories, the Men’s Junior 20" title was won by Spain’s Guillem Montoya, who finished first with 180 points. He was followed by France’s Louis Chasseuil and Spain’s Travis Asenjo, both on 160 points.
In the Men’s Junior 26” category, there was another Spanish victory with Guim Jodar, who was crowned European Champion with 190 points. Hungary took the other two places on the podium with Zalán Fark in second and Levente Balog in third, both on 150 points.
The Women’s Junior race was won by Spain’s Andrea Perez with 270 points, ahead of her compatriot Yun Vilajosana (250) and Switzerland’s Nina Rubattel (190).
Enrico Della Casa, President of the Union Européenne de Cyclisme: “France is a country where Trials has a long-standing tradition and inspires immense passion, and over the last few days in Valberg, we have seen further confirmation of this. We have witnessed amazing events of the very highest standard, which have attracted large crowds.
On behalf of the UEC, I would like to thank the CD06 Organising Committee and the Event Director, Jean-Luc Petit, for their excellent work; the town of Péone-Valberg and its Mayor, Marie-Amélie Ginésy, for their warm welcome; the Alpes-Maritimes Departmental Council and its President, Charles Ange Ginésy, for their invaluable support, as well as the French Cycling Federation (FFC) and its President, Michel Callot. Everyone’s contribution was essential to the success of these European Championships.”
The next edition of the UEC Trials European Championships will take place in Vejle (Denmark), from 6 to 8 August 2027.
