Tour de Suisse 2024: Stage 1 Time Trial Start Times Revealed
The highly anticipated Tour de Suisse is set to kick off with a thrilling 4.8km time trial on stage 1, serving as a prologue to the prestigious eight-day stage race. With riders like Stefan Küng, Stefan Bissegger, and Ethan Hayter among the top contenders, cycling fans are in for an exciting start to the event.
Taking place in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, the stage 1 time trial is expected to be a fast and flat course, favoring powerful riders who can push through the short but intense distance. The stage will determine the first wearer of the yellow jersey, although it may not significantly impact the overall standings.
Notable favorites for the stage include Swiss riders Küng and Bissegger, as well as GC contenders like Mattias Skjelmose, Adam Yates, and Egan Bernal. The time trial will be crucial for riders looking to gain an early advantage and set the tone for the rest of the race.
The stage will feature a total of 168 riders, each setting off at one-minute intervals. The action will kick off with Jan Sommer at 14:08 local time, with the final rider, Jacopo Mosca, scheduled to start at 16:55, wrapping up the time trial around 17:00.
Cycling enthusiasts can look forward to key start times, including Bernal (14:21), Küng (14:22), Bissegger (14:47), Yates (14:48), Skjelmose (14:55), and other prominent riders like Mark Cavendish and Marc Hirschi.
For a detailed list of all the start times and riders participating in the Tour de Suisse 2024 stage 1 time trial, check out the complete schedule below. Stay tuned for more updates, results, and highlights from this exciting cycling event.