2025 UEC Road European Championships – Men’s Road Race FavouritesAfter the drama of the World Championships in Rwanda, the focus now turns to France for the 2025 UEC Road European Championships. Five days of racing in the regions of Drôme and Ardèche will culminate on Sunday, 5 October, with the 202.5km men’s road race from Privas to Guilherand-Granges.The final day brings together the sport’s biggest stars in what promises to be one of the most explosive battles of the season. The course, the timing, and the form riders are carrying into the race set the stage for a showdown that could rival anything seen this year.With the rainbow jersey fresh from Kigali, the European crown is now the prize at stake. The peloton is stacked with champions, grand tour winners, and specialists perfectly suited to this demanding route. Some will aim to dominate from a distance, others will wait for a sprint, but all will have their eyes fixed firmly on continental glory.

00:00 Intro00:20 Previous Favourite Editions02:00 European Road Race 2025 Route04:16 Can Tadej Pogacar Finally Become European Champion?11:15 Is Jonas Vingegaard a Favourite for the Title?14:38 Will Remco Evenepoel Complete the European Double?18:13 What can Juan Ayuso Do In Drome?20:26 Other Favourites27:20 Predictions