How to watch cycling on TV this week | The European Championships, Il Lombardia and Gravel World Championships
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Follow us on GoogleThe 2026 road cycling season is drawing to a close, but in early October we will still be provided with plenty of racing to watch on TV. The European Road Championships are still ongoing, as are the Italian autumn classics. And this week we've also got the Gravel World Championships to look forward to. IDL Pro Cycling outlines where and when you can watch cycling on TV.
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Cycling on TV Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026
All times are in GMT and EST.
| Race | Stage | Start time | End time | TV details |
| Tre Valli Varesine Men's | 1-day | 15:15 GMT| 10:15 EST | 16:45 GMT | 11:45 EST (approx.) | HBO Max |
| Binche-Chimay-Binche | 1-day | 12:35 CET | 7:35 EST | Women: 13:20 | Men: 15:55 | HBO Max |
| European Championships | Mixed relay | 14:00 GMT | 9:00 EST | 16:00 GMT | 11:00 EST | HBO Max |
Cycling on TV Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026
All times are in GMT and EST.
| Race | Stage | Start time | End time | TV details |
| European Championships | Women's Elite time trial | 13:00 GMT | 8:00 EST | 15:00 GMT | 10am EST | HBO Max |
| European Championships | Men's Elite time trial | 15:05 CET | 10:05 EST | 16:50 GMT | 11:50am EST | HBO Max |
Cycling on TV Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
All times are in GMT and EST.
| Race | Stage | Start time | End time | TV details |
| Gran Piemonte | 1-day | 13:50 GMT | 8:50 EST | 15:45 GMT | 10:45 EST | HBO Max |
Britain's Ethan Hayter will try to win the European time trial title this week.
Cycling on TV Saturday, Oct 10, 2026
All times are in GMT and EST.
| Race | Stage | Start time | End time | TV details |
| UCI Gravel World Championship | Elite Women | 03:00 (am) GMT | 23:00 EST | HBO Max | US & Can: FloBikes | Aus: Stan Sports | |
| Il Lombardia | Elite Men | 09:35 GMT | 04:35 ESt | 16:15 GMT | 11:15 EST | HBO Max | US & Can: FloBikes | Aus: Stan Sports |
Cycling on TV Sunday, Oct 11, 2026
All times are in GMT and EST.
| Race | Stage | Start time | End time | TV details |
| UCI Gravel World Championship | Elite Men | 03:00 (am) GMT | 23:00 EST | HBO Max | US & Can: FloBikes | Aus: Stan Sports | |
| HG Cross | Dendermonde | TBD | ||
| Paris Tours | Elite Men | TBD |
Can you watch the Cycling on TV for free?
Using a VPN when travelling to access your home broadcast is a great way to watch live cycling on TV with your preferred commentary. By setting your VPN to one of the countries that streams the race for free will also allow you to watch the racing without cost.
For English speakers, the best option to watch cycling on TV for free is the Australian broadcast on SBS on Demand.
There are many VPN options available, with the most popular and widely used being Nord VPN.
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David has been working in the sports & cycling industry for 16 years. Covering racing, business and technology, he has worked in communications for cycling companies, teams, and as a journalist. His proudest achievement is winning the first bike race he ever entered. He hasn't won a race since.
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Latest Comments
- - Grande articolo. Evenepoel e Ciccone al limite totale — respeto. Pero por favor, UEC, mostra la foto esatta della linea per evitare polemiche.jeremya06-10-2026
- - Not totally convinced by the “no further statements” line from UEC. If they used dual systems, where’s the corroborating second image? Publish both or it feels a bit opaque, ragazzi.julien06-10-2026
- - Quick one: why do the wheels look “bent” in the photo finish? Is that just the time axis thing you mentioned?lindae06-10-2026
- - Remco by a whisker is believable, but Cicco’s request is fair. In track and road we always go by the leading edge of the front tyre at the line—show the exact pixel row of the stripe and we’re done. Good piece.samanthak06-10-2026
- - Blimey, what a nail-biter. If the margin’s0028s and they’ve got EtherLynx running at 13,000 fps, just release the raw line-scan image and close the debate. Transparency costs nothing.cadencekingm06-10-2026
- - Wait, what does “qualified in age group 35–39” mean—does that race separately from the elites at Worlds, or is it all together? And do you need a UCI license for that? Gracias por la info, cheers.andrewf05-10-2026
- - While others are relaxing on their boats… he’s grinding gravel. Legend. Go VB77!michael5405-10-2026
- - That 56 km first leg looks like a shakeout ride. Does he plan to split it over 3–4 days? Heat/humidity in SEA is brutal—electrolytes will be key.sprocketspiny05-10-2026
- - “Undertakeke” made me laugh but edit pls. Also, is the course in Nannup more climby or flat farm roads? Would’ve suited Valtteri’s diesel engine, I reckon.julien05-10-2026
- - Tiffany Cromwell shoutout is deserved. They recon together and you can see her influence in his pacing and position on dirt. Great duo.pedalpowe2905-10-2026
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