2024 Zurich WC routes revealed

[Samu Cuenca]

It's obviously better to be a QS or Movistar rider who rides for someone from a different country.

 

[Berniece]

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

Indeed he did that because he was injured, otherwise he wouldn’t have done that. And on top of that he then left the TDF instead of helping more because he cared more about the Vuelta and his own success.

And your statement about “he’s the only top 4 GC rider that helped someone else win a TDF”. It’s not Vingegaard’s fault that Roglic didn’t win before 2022, he helped him a lot too.

 

[tobydawq]

Indeed he did that because he was injured, otherwise he wouldn’t have done that. And on top of that he then left the TDF instead of helping more because he cared more about the Vuelta and his own success.

Didn't he ride around with a broken back or something like that? Maybe stop acting as if he just stopped the race like Ayuso did this year...

 

[Valv.Piti]

This is a great route which should make it possible for all the best riders to win on their day. Thats how the WC should be IMO

 

[Jan the Man]

Exciting route which should lead to an exciting race.

Some of the criticism is harsh but I assume Tratnik, Novak and Mohoric will be there

 

[tobydawq]

This is a great route which should make it possible for all the best riders to win on their day. Thats how the WC should be IMO

It will be tough for Girmay, Merlier and Philipsen.

 

[Valv.Piti]

It will be tough for Girmay, Merlier and Philipsen.

You know what Im bout to say about that bro

 

[velaso montador]

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!

Offense is the best defense he said during to Tour too. Gotte love that approach. Even on last TT downhill absolutely no chill.

 

[RedheadDane]

Indeed he did that because he was injured, otherwise he wouldn’t have done that. And on top of that he then left the TDF instead of helping more because he cared more about the Vuelta and his own success.

Wasn't he basically forced to leave by the team?

 

[sam6]

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.

This Route suits Pogi very well too. These short explosive climbs are ideal for him. And Pogi has got the better sprint which is a big plus for him as Evenepoel will have to drop him which is unlikely. However, I would say there is more chance of Pogi winning solo than Evenepoel winning solo

 

[SHAD0W93]

Pogacar and Evenepoel 90 km duo attack to show the world how big their balls are, Pogacar to win the sprint.

 

[MJR]

I can't help but wonder if Wout is going to surprise us with his performance. He didn't show much at the Tour, but those three weeks had to be good training. He had a few good sprint showings, so he's not that far off the mark.

Or maybe it's just wishful thinking on my part? We shall see!

 

[scribers]

I can't help but wonder if Wout is going to surprise us with his performance. He didn't show much at the Tour, but those three weeks had to be good training. He had a few good sprint showings, so he's not that far off the mark.

Or maybe it's just wishful thinking on my part? We shall see!

2021 Wout is Gone and probably not coming back

 

[Sciatic]

2021 Wout is Gone and probably not coming back

2023 Wout was headed toward a two-up sprint with MVDP in the Roubaix velodrome until he flatted. And then put in some monstrous efforts in the 2023 Tour. That’s not that long ago—though it doesn’t tell me where his form/fitness is now.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

2023 Wout was headed toward a two-up sprint with MVDP in the Roubaix velodrome until he flatted. And then put in some monstrous efforts in the 2023 Tour. That’s not that long ago—though it doesn’t tell me where his form/fitness is now.

He couldn't even beat Laporte mano a mano in GW though.

 

[scribers]

He couldn't even beat Laporte mano a mano in GW though.

Held his DAMNED hand!!

 

[Sciatic]

He couldn't even beat Laporte mano a mano in GW though.

😆

 

[fbjim]

The Matteo "BigMatt-Auber93" "Big Matty J" "MJ" Jorgenson World Champion Run begins now.

 

[tobydawq]

You know what Im bout to say about that bro

Not to mention Cavendish who became the greatest ever a month ago.

 

[Põhja Konn]

This Route suits Pogi very well too. These short explosive climbs are ideal for him. And Pogi has got the better sprint which is a big plus for him as Evenepoel will have to drop him which is unlikely. However, I would say there is more chance of Pogi winning solo than Evenepoel winning solo

Largely I agree with this having seen the season Pog has had, but I do believe that in this type of race they are close enough in ability for it not to be a foregone conclusion. What makes that duel intriguing is that while Pog is more likely the get the gap, Remco is the more likely to be able to hold and consolidate the one. In the end it could just come down to kind of form they are able to build for the late season.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Not to mention Cavendish who became the greatest ever a month ago.

I'd rate Sami Sanchez above Cav, but thats just me.

 

[tobydawq]

I'd rate Sami Sanchez above Cav, but thats just me.

Why is it that both you and Netserk have that avatar? What's the point of a bet if both participants get the prize no matter the outcome?

 

[Samu Cuenca]

I'd rate Sami Sanchez above Cav, but thats just me.

Not even I would do that.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Why is it that both you and Netserk have that avatar? What's the point of a bet if both participants get the prize no matter the outcome?

Whenever they post right after one another, I'm always hoping someone with a close up of JV's face will post next (I still don't approve of their avatars).

 

[Valv.Piti]

Not even I would do that.

Then stop calling yourself a fan!