European Championships ITT Women
The women’s individual time trial is one of the key events at the European Championships. Riders start one by one and race against the clock, with the fastest rider earning the European champion’s jersey for the following season. With a different course each year, the title can favour pure time trial specialists as well as all rounders capable of handling climbs and technical roads.
When was the European Championship Women's Individual Time Trial first held?
The elite women’s individual time trial was first held at the European Championships in 2016 in Plumelec, France. Ellen van Dijk became the inaugural champion, completing the 25.4 kilometre course 18 seconds faster than fellow Dutch rider Anna van der Breggen. Olga Zabelinskaya finished third.
Who has won the most European Championship Women's Individual Time Trial titles?
Marlen Reusser holds the record with five titles after winning the 2026 edition, adding to her titles from 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025.
