GP Québec 2026: Evenepoel, Pidcock and Jorgenson for the win

GP Québec opens the Canadian seasonOn Friday, September 11, 2026, the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec brings the WorldTour back to Canada. The race, part of the top-tier calendar, takes place on the roads of Québec and represents the first of the two North American appointments of the season, before the GP de Montréal.The route, as tradition dictates, lends itself to a spectacular and nervous race, with its challenging ramps and the famous final climb that often decides the outcome. The GP Québec is known for its technical circuit and the selection that takes place in the final stages, where the most explosive riders find their ideal terrain — source: OFFICIAL RACE DATAThe expected protagonistsThe startlist is of the highest level and features many of the most anticipated names of the season. Among the big names, Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe), fresh from an important season, Tom Pidcock (Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) and Matteo Jorgenson (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) stand out. Also in the spotlight are Juan Ayuso and Giulio Ciccone (Lidl - Trek), Michael Matthews (Team Jayco AlUla) and the young Paul Seixas (Decathlon CMA CGM Team). Local hopes are represented by Michael Woods and Guillaume Boivin.The form of the favouritesAnalysing the season results of the entrants, clear signals emerge. Remco Evenepoel has shown excellent condition, with a victory at the Donostia San Sebastian Klasikoa and a series of notable placings at the Tour de France 2026, including a first place in the sixteenth stage and a second in the twentieth.Tom Pidcock has shown great consistency at the Tour de France, with two third places (stages 9 and 13) and several top-ten finishes. Matteo Jorgenson won a stage at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and finished third in the eighteenth stage of the Tour de France, confirming he can compete with the best.Among others, Juan Ayuso has collected a series of top-ten finishes at the Tour de France, while Michael Matthews, a specialist in the classics, has shown good legs with a seventh place in the ninth stage of the Grande Boucle. Paul Seixas, a young promise from Decathlon, has impressed with results such as a third place in the fourteenth stage of the Tour.The favourites for the winBased on the data collected, the number one favourite is Remco Evenepoel: the victory at the Donostia Klasikoa, a classic with a similar profile, and the results at the Tour place him at the top. Tom Pidcock is the main rival, thanks to his explosiveness and ability to win from afar. Matteo Jorgenson completes the podium of preferences, strong in his tactical intelligence and the condition shown in France.Also keep an eye on Juan Ayuso and Michael Matthews, ready to step in if the race comes down to a reduced sprint. The race promises to be spectacular, with the big names ready to battle on the roads of Québec.