25 SEP 2026

Tristan Hardy finishes 76th at Junior Road Race World Championships

The Mauritian was one of only 84 finishers in a field of 157 riders as Spain's Benjamín Noval claimed the rainbow jersey in the Junior Men's Road Race at the UCI Road World Championships.
Juliano Ndriamanampy proudly represented Mauritius on the world stage and gained valuable experience on the demanding championship course, although he did not finish the race.

Tristan Hardy delivered a determined and consistent performance at the UCI Road World Championships, overcoming the relentless pace and challenging conditions of the Montréal course to finish 76th against the world’s leading junior riders.

The race was won by Spain's Benjamín Noval, who capped a remarkable week by adding the Junior Men's Road Race rainbow jersey to the Junior Men's Individual Time Trial title he had secured earlier in the championships. Against a field featuring the world's best junior riders, Noval proved the strongest on a course that steadily reduced the peloton through a combination of climbing, relentless pace and repeated attacks.

A tough race

For Mauritius, the race represented another important opportunity to compete against the sport's most promising young talents. Team MCB riders Tristan Hardy and Juliano Ndriamanampy lined up alongside national champions and riders from some of cycling's most prestigious development programmes, gaining valuable experience against the future stars of the professional peloton.

From the opening kilometres, the race was ridden at an uncompromising pace. Repeated climbs and constant accelerations splintered the field, turning the championship into a test of endurance as much as strength and tactical awareness. Riders were dropped in waves as the demanding Montréal circuit exposed even the slightest weakness.

Rising to the challenge

Hardy rose to the challenge. While 76th place may appear modest on paper, the context tells a more meaningful story. In a World Championship race where nearly half the field failed to reach the finish, the Mauritian demonstrated resilience, discipline and determination to secure his place among the finishers.

The result caps an encouraging international season for the Mauritian champion, who has spent the year testing himself against some of Europe's strongest junior riders. Each appearance has contributed to his development, and Montréal provided another valuable benchmark against the very best riders in his age group.

For teammate Juliano Ndriamanampy, the race ended prematurely with a DNF (Did Not Finish) result. He was among the 73 riders unable to complete the demanding course, underlining the severity of the challenge faced by every competitor.

Building for the future

For Hardy, the World Championships represented another significant step in his progression. Facing the world's leading junior riders on one of the toughest stages in the sport, the Mauritian gained invaluable experience while continuing to establish himself among Africa's most promising young cycling talents. Alongside Ndriamanampy, he also ensured Mauritius was represented at the highest level of junior road racing, adding another chapter to the country's growing presence on the international cycling scene.