The event consisted of a total of 5 road races and 5 time trials, regulated by the Union Européenne de Cyclisme (UEC).

[1] However, on 5 August, three weeks after the Bastille Day terrorist attack there, mayor Philippe Pradal cancelled their hosting of the event, stating that the championships would require a large police presence which had not yet been guaranteed to him.

The Union Européenne de Cyclisme (UEC) further explained that the "huge security presence" could not be guaranteed in Nice due to "the significant constraints".

All event finishes were at the top of the Côte de Cadoudal, a 1.8 km (1.1 mi), 7.8% average gradient hill in Plumelec.

All events started and finished at the top of the Côte de Cadoudal, a 1.8 km (1.1 mi), 7.8% average gradient hill in Plumelec.