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Sunday, June 21, 2026
Women's Elite Road Race | 2026 US Pro Road National Championships
A multi-lap elite women's road race on a hilly downtown-and-hills circuit around Charleston, WV. The steep Wertz Avenue climb each lap whittles the field down to a select group for the finale.
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Where to watch
🇺🇸United States
FloBikes
Live + on-demand on FloBikes (US home of USA Cycling Pro Road Nationals)
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§ 02 — Route Schematic placeholder
Women's Elite Road Race | 2026 US Pro Road National Championships
Schematic built from sector/climb count — not geographically accurate. Real map coming later.
§ 02b — Key Climbs
Where the race is made
3
Wertz Avenue climb
§ 04 — Favourites
Who to watch
№ 01 · CLIMBERS
Megan Guarnier
№ 02 · CLIMBERS
Kate Courtney
№ 03 · PUNCHEURS
Lauren Stephens
№ 04 · ALLROUNDERS
Lauren De Crescenzo
№ 05 · ALLROUNDERS
Lauren Aggeler
§ 05 — Storylines
Narratives to watch
- With several Europe-based stars opting out, the title is wide open — former national champions Lauren Stephens and Megan Guarnier headline a deep domestic field, with MTB star Kate Courtney among the wildcards.
- The Wertz Avenue climb makes this a race for climbers and puncheurs; pure sprinters will struggle to survive the selection.
§ 04 — Historical Context
Form book & lore
Charleston, WV hosts the Pro Road National Championships again after first staging them in 2024. The winner earns the stars-and-stripes jersey for a year.
§ 07 — Viewing Notes
When to tune in
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