Once the summer cycling season has passed, with the major events we were all eagerly awaiting—such as Pogačar's overwhelming victory in the Tour, Remco Evenepoel's impressive performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and Roglič's fourth win in La Vuelta a España (tying the all-time record)—it might seem like the season is over. But nothing could be further from the truth. There's still quality cycling to enjoy, and here at Cyclingoo, we’ll give you a rundown of what’s left for September and October.
Starting with the Cycling World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland, where the top cyclists will face off in the time trial on Sunday, September 22nd. Evenepoel will try to repeat last year’s victory and secure back-to-back World Championships, adding to his Olympic gold. Cyclists like Küng (winner of the time trial in the final stage of La Vuelta) and others like Roglič will certainly make it tough for him on the mostly flat 29.9-kilometer course, perfect for time-trial specialists.
Then, the following Saturday, September 29th, the best riders in the international peloton will face off again in a grueling 280-kilometer race on the road race event on a circuit featuring tough climbs. Without a doubt, the main favorite will be Tadej Pogačar, in one of his final objectives of the season after his Giro/Tour double. It will certainly be a very open race with big names, where anyone could cause a surprise and take the win.
Joaquim Rodriguez winning 2013 ilLombardia - By Iablounovski - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=58295895
However, the World Championships aren’t the only thing left. There are still some exciting races in the Italian autumn, such as the Giro dell'Emilia and the Tre Valli Varesine, with their punishing mountain routes that will surely deliver a great spectacle. We can’t forget other races like the classic Paris-Tours, with its dirt roads and vineyards, reminiscent of the legendary spring races.
To close the season in style, we have the final monument of the year, the Giro di Lombardia. This challenging 252-kilometer classic will offer the last glory of the season and bring our 2024 coverage to a close. Thank you for your support, and we’ll be back in 2025!