Ben Healy has great ambitions and expectations for his 2026 campaign: the Irishman wants to establish himself at the high levels he has now consolidated for three seasons.

The first major goal of the season will be the Strade Bianche, which he finished fourth last year. The 2000-born rider will then focus on preparing for the Ardennes , especially Liège and Amstel, and should include at least one short stage race in between, but will likely race two.

As in 2025, Healy will then focus heavily on the Tour de France, likely still focusing on breakaways and stages, despite finishing 9th in the general classification last year.

It's clearly too early to talk about the end of the season, but given the path that's right for her, the Irishman should go to the World Championships in Montreal to try to improve on her bronze medal from Kigali.