2024 Zurich WC routes revealed

[AmRacer]

Main attack probably doesn't drop there at all. Plus I rate Evenepoel significantly better as a rouleur.

Tadej and Mathieu are the best, but this route is too heavy for Mathieu.

 

[Red Rick]

Could be a small group finish (maybe only Pog + Remco).

It really depends on the tactical decisions of a few teams. IMO it's too hard for all the durable sprinter types. I think for Van Aert and Van der Poel it's right on the limit. I think maybe Ganna could be a wildcard.

And it depends a lot on how Slovenia choose to set Pogacar up and if Roglic is gonna want to play ball

 

[Krzysztof_O]

It really depends on the tactical decisions of a few teams. IMO it's too hard for all the durable sprinter types. I think for Van Aert and Van der Poel it's right on the limit. I think maybe Ganna could be a wildcard.

And it depends a lot on how Slovenia choose to set Pogacar up and if Roglic is gonna want to play ball

Belgium has more cards to play so they could send Wout (or someone else) first. Not sure how strong Slovenia will be, Rogla may not even want to go there (to be only the 2nd guy in hierarchy).

 

[Netserk]

Had it been raced in 2017, it'd be a Sagan route. But with the level differences in the current peloton, favourites could even aim for a solo from the penultimate lap.

 

[tobydawq]

Bettiol to become first rider to win Olympics and Worlds in the same year.

 

[sam6]

The RR route has Remco written all over it, unless he struggles to build up suffient form after peaking for the Tour for the first time. The two climbs come in quick succession and are followed by several kilometers of undulating terrain, where he can obliterate any chase there' ll be or drop those few who have survived the climbs with him.

It does suit Remco quite well, yes. Only problem is it that Pogi is just a better rider

 

[Salvarani]

Bettiol to become first rider to win Olympics and Worlds in the same year.

 

[Peyroteo94]

Main attack probably doesn't drop there at all. Plus I rate Evenepoel significantly better as a rouleur.

After 230 km of racing, it is very possible. At the end of September, rain may have a role in this race.

 

[James M]

Bettiol to become first rider to win Olympics and Worlds in the same year.

Bettiol is a really sleeper pick for OL RR indeed.

 

[Põhja Konn]

It does suit Remco quite well, yes. Only problem is it that Pogi is just a better rider

Overall Pog is obviously a better rider, but in a one day race on such terrain the balance of power between the two is not at all clear cut.

 

[James M]

This screams Pogi all the way. Don't know if Remco can follow him in 11% slopes.

it really is a bomb for him looking at the profile closely I will be impressed if anyone beats him.

If anyone it has to be Remco. All based on Pogacar beeing strong though. But those slopes, distance it all fits him to the tea but what does not nowadays.

Peak Van der Poel too but the total vertifcal should be just a little to much overall imo.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

it really is a bomb for him looking at the profile closely I will be impressed if anyone beats him.

If anyone it has to be Remco. All based on Pogacar beeing strong though. But those slopes, distance it all fits him to the tea but what does not nowadays.

This is WC, Slovenia will have weaker team than rivals, no radios. Under those circumstances it's not obvious that Pog will simply nuke the peleton. Other teams will have more cards to play so tactically it's trickier to be in the right place and at the right time. I agree that Pogi + Remco finale is plausible but completely different scenarios could realize as well.

 

[James M]

Anyway I think the WC this year really gonne be a banger with this route and not at all certain Pogacar will win mainly duo to tactics - if it comes into play.

 

[James M]

This is WC, Slovenia will have a weaker team, no radios. Under those circumstances it's not so obvious that Pog will simply nuke the peleton. Other teams will have more cards to play so tactically it's trickier to be in the right place and at the right time (without strong team).

Yeah exactly I agree but doesnt Slovenia and Belgia have max spots? I think so? if its based on 24 rankings they have.

Slovenia have potential if Roglic plays ball like @Red Rick said but not the depth like Belgia and others of course. Also Roglic himself is so good on max day can win if the tactics comes into play.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Yeah exactly I agree but doesnt Slovenia and Belgia have max spots? I think so?

Slovenia have potential if Roglic plays ball but not the depth like Belgia and others of course.

I actually don't know. I thought that Slovenia had less guys but OTOH Pogi gives them ridiculous number of points so maybe it's max...

 

[James M]

I actually don't know. I thought that Slovenia had less guys but OTOH Pogi gives them ridiculous number of points so maybe it's max...

It is max. Belgium aswell (if the criteria is based on 2024) But still not the same depth as others like Belgium ofc agree.

 

[scribers]

This is WC, Slovenia will have weaker team than rivals, no radios. Under those circumstances it's not obvious that Pog will simply nuke the peleton. Other teams will have more cards to play so tactically it's trickier to be in the right place and at the right time. I agree that Pogi + Remco finale is plausible but completely different scenarios could realize as well.

Watts cure a lot of tactical weaknesses

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Watts cure a lot of tactical weaknesses

Teddy solves all kind of problems (tactical or not) by simply pushing more watts. He calls it intelligent racing and who are we to disagree!

 

[James M]

The radio part can be huge. DK along with others have strong teams aswell. Teams should open it early and teams like Belgium and others should just go for the numbers game and hope for the best and dont drag Pog along with Remco to 50-30km to finish and duke it out 1v1.

Smarter ways to do it I think so that should be the goal, expect mayhem. WC gonne be epic this year.

 

[tobydawq]

Why are we calling it Belgia now?

To go accord with ilmaestro's notion that a person from Belgium is called a Belgium?

Anyway, if they can line up with Pog, Roglic, Mohoric, Tratnik and Novak, their team is plenty strong. But I don't really think Roglic has much interest in that.

 

[scribers]

Why are we calling it Belgia now?

To go accord with ilmaestro's notion that a person from Belgium is called a Belgium?

When the passion goes away, the cats shall play!

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Why are we calling it Belgia now?

To go accord with ilmaestro's notion that a person from Belgium is called a Belgium?

Anyway, if they can line up with Pog, Roglic, Mohoric, Tratnik and Novak, their team is plenty strong. But I don't really think Roglic has much interest in that.

Doesn‘t ilmaestro usually call them Belges?

 

[tobydawq]

Doesn‘t ilmaestro usually call them Belges?

Yes, true, the other was perhaps a one-off.

 

[Berniece]

Yeah exactly I agree but doesnt Slovenia and Belgia have max spots? I think so? if its based on 24 rankings they have.

Slovenia have potential if Roglic plays ball like @Red Rick said but not the depth like Belgia and others of course. Also Roglic himself is so good on max day can win if the tactics comes into play.

Roglic only rides for himself

 

[Red Rick]

Roglic only rides for himself

Only top 4 GC rider who helped a teammate win Tour de France - and did it with a broken back. But don't let facts interfere with your imagination