The 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships are taking place under the motto "Together We Ride". We are not only focussing on the athletes. We are organising a cycling festival for everyone. We attach great importance to making our event as accessible as possible. This page is constantly being updated with information to make access as easy as possible for people with disabilities. So check back here regularly.
The finish line for all riders is at Sechseläutenplatz in the centre of Zurich. Sechseläutenplatz is the centre for athletes and fans. There are other fan zones around it: on Bürkliplatz, General-Guisan-Quai, Limmatquai and Münsterhof. You can find an overview of the fan zones here.
There are so-called hosted areas in the “Sechseläutenplatz” and “Bürkliplatz” fan zones. These are designed to be as barrier-free as possible. You can move freely around the entire site. But you can also join in the excitement anywhere along the race route. There are various starting locations for the races. You can find information on the racecourses under this link and on the schedule and race programme here.
General and detailed information on getting to the UCI Road World Championships can be found here. We recommend travelling on foot, by public transport or by bike. You will find a photo story about travelling to the event later on this page.
You can find out more about travelling by public transport here. The nearest railway station is Zurich Stadelhofen. From Zurich Stadelhofen it is 200 metres to Sechseläutenplatz.
You can find out about barrier-free public transport from SBB and ZVV. There are no car parking spaces available in the vicinity of the competition site.
Travelling from Zurich main station to
Zurich Stadelhofen and back
The photo stories were created by Joëlle Lynn Dreifuss, member of the Sounding Board Zurich 2024.
Do you need help getting to the event? We offer an exclusive, free shuttle for people with disabilities within the city of Zurich and the surrounding area.
The shuttle can transport up to 5 people (2 people in wheelchairs and 3 pedestrians).
Journeys can be booked via the following World Cup hotline for people with disabilities +41 44 520 18 71. The hotline will be in operation from 21-29 September, from 10.00 to 16.00 each day
Shuttle service daily from 21 – 29 September 2024 from 9.00 – 17.00. Capacity is limited. First come, first served.
Hosted areas are available in the fan zones on Sechseläutenplatz and Bürkliplatz.
The hosted areas are reserved for people with disabilities and their companions. If you need help, you must come to a hosted area. You may take several accompanying persons with you. You and your companion(s) must buy a fan-ticket for Sechseläutenplatz. Seating cubes are available for people travelling on foot.
There are three hosted areas on Sechseläutenplatz:
On Bürkliplatz there is a hosted area in the centre of the square.
There are food stalls and toilets near the hosted areas. There are wheelchair toilets on Sechseläutenplatz and Bürkliplatz. You can move freely around the entire site. All areas are wheelchair accessible. You can check the accessibility on the Ginto app.
You can only pay by card. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept cash.
Are you a die-hard bike fan and want to ride the World Cup route in a car and get to a hot spot?
Shuttle for people with disabilities – a unique event experience on the World Championship route
Are you a die-hard bike fan and want to ride the World Cup route in a car and get to a hot spot? Our exclusive, free shuttle for people with disabilities makes this unique experience possible. The shuttle service must be booked at least 2 hours in advance and runs from Quaibrücke/Stadthausquai to the race track and back. The shuttle can transport up to 5 people (2 people in wheelchairs and 3 pedestrians).
Shuttle times for event experience
Journeys can be booked via the following World Cup hotline for people with disabilities +41 44 520 18 71. The hotline is in operation from 21-29 September, from 10.00 to 16.00.
Capacity is limited. First come, first served.
You can book a hotel room with us. There are barrier-free rooms. You can find an overview of the hotels under this link.
If you need help with this, you can send an e-mail to [email protected].
The FAQs will be regularly updated.
What are the best travel options for people with disabilities?
We recommend travelling by public transport. There are a limited number of parking spaces for people with disabilities in the Hohe Promenade car park, in the immediate vicinity of the competition site. You can find out more about travelling with limited mobility on this page under "How to get there". There are also photo stories for travelling from Zurich main station to Zurich Stadelhofen. Zurich Stadelhofen is right next to the fan zones and the finish line.
General information on travelling to the World Championships can be found under this link.
Where are there car parks for people with disabilities?
There are a limited number of parking spaces for people with disabilities in the Hohe Promenade car park, in the immediate vicinity of the competition site. These can only be used with the appropriate parking permit. The fan zone and the competition site are approximately 200 metres from the multi-storey car park.
Is public transport barrier-free?
You can find general information on barrier-free travelling with the ZVV on ZVV - Obstacle-free travel. Particularly useful are the network maps, information on connection enquiries and information on the shuttle service.
The SBB Contact Centre Handicap for people with reduced mobility can be reached via this link. Contact Centre Handicap provides information about barrier-free travel on public transport and coordinates free boarding and alighting assistance for people with reduced mobility.
Winterthur Grüze and Winterthur Töss are the only railway stations in the vicinity of a route (Men's Elite - Zurich 2024) that are not obstacle-free.
The replacement stops and buses in Gossau ZH are not always obstacle-free. Further clarifications regarding the diversions will be made as soon as these have been finalised.
In relation to the Zurich Münsterhof fan zone, boarding and alighting at the "Zürich, Paradeplatz" tram stop requires assistance from drivers (no advance booking). If you want to get on/off independently, you can use the neighbouring stops "Rennweg" and "Kantonalbank".
How do I get to the event by public transport?
It is best to travel via Zurich main station or directly to Stadelhofen station. Stadelhofen station is only a few metres away from the finish area and the fan zones. You can find a photo story for travelling from Zurich main station to Stadelhofen on this page under “How to get there”.
Is there a photo story for the journey?
Yes. You can find photo stories from Zurich main station to Stadelhofen on this page under "How to get there".
Are there special shuttles for people with disabilities?
There are no special shuttles for people with disabilities. We recommend travelling by public transport or using the Hohe Promenade multi-storey car park in the immediate vicinity of the competition venue.
Is there an event plan with the fan zones available for download
The exact visualisation and signalling can only be carried out once the planning of the fan zones has been completed. As soon as we have the event plan, we will link it here. https://zurich2024.com/en/tickets/
What are the bus stops near the competition site at Sechseläutenplatz?
The best way to get to Sechseläutenplatz during the event is via Stadelhofen station. This information can already be accessed via the ZVV online timetable: https://www.zvv.ch/zvv/en/home.html.
Are there special timetables during the World Cup?
Yes, these timetables, which also include diversions and adjustments to network operations, can be accessed from the beginning of August at https://www.zvv.ch/zvv/en/home.html . In any case, you should check the current connections online before starting your journey. From 7.00 p.m. onwards, trams and buses will once again run according to the usual timetable. The SBB trains, the S-Bahn and the Forchbahn will run according to the usual timetables.
Are the starting locations Winterthur, Gossau ZH, Uster and Oerlikon accessible?
Winterthur: The route to the start and the festival site in Winterthur are barrier-free. Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available in the Schützenwiesenstadion Sector C. As the existing infrastructure of the Schützenwiese stadium will be used as much as possible for reasons of sustainability, wheelchair accessibility to the public viewing cannot be guaranteed at present - a solution is being worked on and will be communicated again here.
The start/festival site in Winterthur is easily accessible by public transport. There will be no event car parks available and travelling by public transport is recommended. Please note that the Winterthur Grüze and Winterthur Töss railway stations are not barrier-free. You can find more information about the start location Winterthur under this link: https://winti2024.ch/.
Gossau ZH: The start location Gossau ZH (not to be confused with the town of Gossau in the canton of St. Gallen!) will be barrier-free. Access to the festival site and marquee is possible for wheelchair users and toilets for people with disabilities (from Toi Toi) are available on the site. There is also a shuttle for people with disabilities from the car park at the ice rink in Wetzikon to the festival grounds. There will be car park attendants at the ice rink in Wetzikon who can be approached if you need a shuttle bus. They will then coordinate and organise the journey accordingly. The alternative bus stops and buses in Gossau ZH are not always barrier-free. Further clarifications regarding the diversions will be made as soon as they have been finalised. Further information about the starting point in Gossau ZH can be found under this link: https://www.gossau-zh.ch/rad-wm-2024/start-und-festgelaende/
Uster: Access to the festival grounds and marquee in Uster is barrier-free and toilets for people with disabilities are available in the sports hall and outside (from Kompotoi). There are also a limited number of parking spaces for PWD near the festival site, but you would need to register in advance. You can find more information about this and the starting point in Uster at this link: https://www.uster.ch/radwm2024/3667
Zurich-Oerlikon: The start at the Oerlikon racecourse is barrier-free. A (relatively) steep track must be crossed to gain access. Two helpers will be available for you there. Toilets for people with disabilities are available at the racecourse.
What are hosted areas?
The hosted areas are reserved for people with disabilities and their carers.
You can find detailed information on this page under "Hosted Areas".
Where are the hosted areas (serviced areas) for people with disabilities or mobility restrictions? And can I bring a companion with me?
There are three hosted areas on Sechseläutenplatz:
"FINISH LINE": At the finish line next to the VIP tent.
"FAN ZONE": In front of the opera house with a view of the SRF studio and part of the stage. You can find the supporting programme under this link.
"RELAX ZONE": Behind the ZFF Dome there is a quieter corner to retreat to. Please bring the necessary equipment with you.
Bürkliplatz has a hosted area ("ACTIVE ZONE") in the centre of the square.
Where can I find accessible toilets?
There are food stands and toilets near the hosted areas. At Sechseläutenplatz and Bürkliplatz there are Züri WCs and barrier-free mobile toilets. If available, bring your EuroKey with you.
You can move freely around the entire World Cup site. All areas are wheelchair accessible. You can check the accessibility on the Ginto app.
Which catering establishments are accessible?
There are food stands near the hosted areas.
You can move freely around the entire World Cup site. All areas are wheelchair accessible. You can check the accessibility on the Ginto app. There are volunteers in the hosted areas who can help you get food and drink.
Do I have to buy tickets?
For the Sechseläutenplatz you have to buy a ticket via ticketmaster. Are you dependent on an accompanying person? Then please contact [email protected] in good time by e-mail. We will provide a ticket for your companion free of charge. Please bring your IV card or similar to the event.
The ticket includes a ZVV ticket and a drinks voucher worth CHF 5 per day. The rest of the festival site, such as Bürkliplatz, General Guisan Quai, Limmatquai, Münsterhof and the entire racecourse are freely accessible.
Are there special ticket offers for people with disabilities?
If you are dependent on an accompanying person, they can join you free of charge. You yourself only need to buy a ticket for Sechseläutenplatz. Please contact [email protected] in good time by e-mail. Please bring your disability card or similar to the event.
Can I bring an accompanying person?
You can bring several accompanying persons. However, there is always someone in the hosted areas who can help you
Is there a hotline for the concerns of people with disabilities?
A Zurich 2024 hotline will be in operation from 21 August 2024, 2.00 p.m. The number and details of the operating hours before and during the UCI World Championships will be available under FAQ & Hotline at the end of the How to get there section.
During the event from 21-19 September 2024, volunteers with disabilities will be available to answer questions every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Further information can be obtained directly via the Zurich 2024 hotline.
Will assistance services be offered?
The Crimer concert on the opening day will be translated into sign language. There are volunteers in the hosted areas who can help you at any time.
Is there an area for rest and retreat?
Yes: there is the hosted area "RELAX ZONE". This is located behind the ZFF Dome on Sechseläutenplatz. Please bring your own headphones and earplugs.
Can I bring my assistance dog with me?
Yes, assistance dogs are allowed.
Where can I find help on site (e.g. for getting food and drinks or information)?
There are volunteers in the hosted areas who can help you at any time.
How is medical care organised on site?
The medical tent is located at Sechseläutenplatz.
Where do I report an emergency?
In the event of a medical emergency, the paramedics must be alerted via the emergency number 144.
Is important information provided in different formats, e.g. in Braille or as an audio version?
No, unfortunately that is not possible.
Will the talks on Sechseläutenplatz and the award ceremonies be audio-recorded?
No, unfortunately this is not possible.
The Crimer concert on the opening day will be translated into sign language.
Which accommodation near the venue is barrier-free?
You can book a hotel room with us. There are accessible rooms. If you need help, you can send an email to [email protected].
Can people with disabilities register as volunteers?
Yes, there is a volunteering programme for volunteers with disabilities at the UCI Cycling and Para-Cycling Road World Championships Zurich 2024.
When registering, volunteers can indicate whether they require an assistant. They may mention the name of the assistant at the end of the registration form.
They can also make a note of which tasks they like to do in the comments section.
The assistant also registers as a volunteer.
Registration is possible via the following link:
UCI Cycling and Para-Cycling Road World Championships Zurich 2024 | Swiss Volunteers Platform
The event is cashless. You can only pay with cards.
Please bring a EuroKey if you have one.
Declaration on
Accessibility
at the UCI Cycling and Para-Cycling Road World Championships Zurich 2024
The 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships in Zurich aim to set new standards for both social and cycling inclusion and equality. To achieve this goal, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) Zurich 2024 has set out in its Sustainability Charter to make the World Championships accessible for all participants and spectators.
The Crimer concert on the opening day will take place with sign language interpreters.
In the Sechseläutenplatz and Bürkliplatz fan zones, there are so-called "hosted areas" that are reserved for people with disabilities and their carers. For example, there are special seats with a good view of the competition or the stage.
We look forward to celebrating a unique inclusive cycling festival with you - "Together We Ride"!
Zurich, July 2024
