The average one-day race amazed as Pogacar and co line up for a November criterium

The popular residence of a whole host of riders was in the news again this week, after it was announced that in 2026, the Vuelta a España will start with a time trial through the streets of Monaco. Residents and cycling fans will get a preview in November, when a host of big names will travel to the principality.

Or rather, travel? Most riders live in Monaco and therefore only have to step out of their front door to participate. In addition to Pogacar, think of his neighbor Davide Formolo (Movistar), permanent Monaco residents Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek), Tim Wellens (UAE Emirates-XRG), Michael Matthews (Jayco AlUla), and Steven Kruijswijk (Visma | Lease a Bike).

The organization also announced sprinter Jonathan Milan. The Lidl-Trek sprinter is in, as are home riders and true Monegasques Victor Langelloti (INEOS Grenadiers) and Antoine Berlin (BIKE AID). In the women's race, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot (Visma) will be competing. Representing SD Worx-Protime will be Lorena Wiebes and Anna van der Breggen.

But that's not all: Pogacar's fiancée, Urska Zigart, has also agreed to participate. Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon // SRAM) will be there, as will Italians Vittoria Guazzini and Chiara Consonni. Seeing all these names together, one feels sorry for the organizers who will have to settle for less on their starting list in 2026. Perhaps a trip to Monaco in November?