The Swiss Women junior national team completes the circle of ambassadors for the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland. As representatives of the Swiss Cycling selection, Muriel Furrer, Lara Liehner and Sirin Städler are part of the event campaign; the juniors are supported by the Swiss Sports Aid Foundation.
To be seen on a poster in the city of Zurich for the first time – this dream is coming true for Muriel Furrer, Lara Liehner and Sirin Städler (from left to right). Just like the already announced ambassadors Fabian Cancellara, Stefan Küng, Marlen Reusser, Fabian Recher, Flurina Rigling and Ritschi, they are part of the campaign for the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships.
The three young talents are members of the Swiss Cycling Women junior national team. The national cycling federation is the host partner of the UCI Road World Championships. They are supported in their careers by the Swiss Sports Aid Foundation, which is also the Main Charity Partner of the event, as part of a sponsorship programme.
Any cycling fan or sports enthusiast can become a sponsor on the sporthilfe.ch website for a sum of CHF 2,500 and support young talents on their way to the top. “We are delighted that all three young talent ambassadors are being supported by Sporthilfe and that the important topic of ‘promoting young talent’ is receiving attention through the integration of young female athletes in the event’s advertising campaigns. After all, they are the future of Swiss sport,” said Steve Schennach, Managing Director of the Swiss Sports Aid Foundation.
Photo: BraschlerFischer for the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships
Axpo, Switzerland’s largest electricity producer, will be an Official Supplier of the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland. Axpo’s partner organisation PluSport will also be integrated as part of this cooperation.
In line with the idea of shaping a more inclusive future, Axpo has been committed to people with disabilities for many years, including in a partnership with PluSport, the competence centre for disabled sports in Switzerland. Together with this organisation, Axpo will be the naming partner of the “hosted areas” that will be set up for people with disabilities in the fan zones on Sechseläutenplatz and Bürkliplatz at the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships.
Enjoying the UCI Road World Championships together in the hosted areas
It will be the first time that the UCI Road World Championships and UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships are combined into one event, and the organisers have carried this theme over to the spectator experience. In these areas, people with disabilities can enjoy the event together with friends and family. The areas are equipped with seating cubes that can be easily moved and placed next to a wheelchair, for example. Depending on the time and programme, these guests can take up to three friends or family members with them to one of these hosted areas. Wheelchair-accessible toilets and food and drink stands are located nearby. Volunteers or staff will provide assistance if required. The entire site of the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships is barrier-free so that all visitors can move around freely. A ticket must be purchased for access to Sechseläutenplatz; registered and required accompanying persons of people with disabilities are admitted free of charge.
Everything to know, including a detailed FAQ, is listed in the “Accessibility” section on zurich2024.com.
“Having Axpo and its partner organisation PluSport on the saddle with us is an ideal cooperation between three partners who have the same goal at these UCI World Championships,” says Fabienne Dirksen, Project Manager Sustainability and Inclusion at LOC Zurich 2024. “Together, we are putting the performances of top para-cycling athletes in the public eye. At the same time, we are offering event visitors with disabilities a perfect experience.”
About axpo (https://www.axpo.com/ch/en.html)
Axpo is Switzerland’s largest electricity producer and an international pioneer in energy trading and the marketing of solar and wind power. Together with its partners, the company operates more than 100 power plants. Axpo produces a climate-friendly Swiss electricity mix from hydropower, wind, PV, biomass and nuclear energy, which is characterised by very low CO2 emissions. Around 7,000 employees combine experience and expertise with a passion for innovation and the joint search for ever better solutions. Axpo relies on innovative technologies to fulfil the ever-changing needs of its customers in over 30 countries in Europe, North America and Asia. In doing so, the Axpo Group is committed to promoting a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance and inclusion.
Based on an agreement between the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG) will produce all Elite, Under 23 and Junior races as Host Broadcaster for the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland. SRG will produce the world signal on behalf of the UCI and present it live and free-to-air to the Swiss public via the regional SRG channels RTS, RSI and SRF.
SRG will also produce the opening race of Zurich 2024, the para-cycling mixed handbike team relay, on 21 September. As the starting signal for the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling World Championships, this race will also be broadcast live throughout Switzerland.
The Swiss company livemotion will be responsible for the TV production of the remaining more than 40 para-cycling races on behalf of the Zurich 2024 Local Organising Committee. The para-cycling races will be streamed for the first time worldwide via various platforms. In addition, SRG broadcasters will provide news and highlights coverage.
The list of streaming platforms with the links will be announced in the run-up to the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships.
About SRG (www.srgssr.ch)
The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG) comprises five business units (RSI, RTR, RTS, SRF, SWI swissinfo.ch), the General Management and the subsidiary SWISS TXT. SRG’s services are geared towards the diverse needs of multilingual and multicultural Switzerland. SRG is committed to a lively and diverse sports landscape and reports on sport on all channels, platforms and in all language regions. This makes SRG the first port of call for high-quality and relevant sports content throughout Switzerland.
About livemotion (livemotion.ch)
livemotion produces live broadcasts of sporting events and offers individualised products with its innovative concepts and the latest technologies to make these events to make these events accessible to a broad public. The productions cover both competitive and popular sports and range from simple streams to complex broadcasts. livemotion is responsible for the entire process from conception to distribution.
One month before the start of the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships on 21 September, the Canton and City of Zurich and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) are implementing further communication measures to organise traffic during the global cycling event.
The hotline of the Zurich 2024 Local Organising Committee has been active since 2 p.m. today. The number is:
044 215 40 90 (from abroad: +41 44 215 40 90)
This number provides callers with information in German and English on the World Championships in general, transport organisation and other topics such as travel.
Operating hours:
22 August to 13 September: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm
16 to 19 September: from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
From 20 September up to
and including 29 September: daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Direct information for particularly affected neighbourhoods
Residents, businesses and other affected parties in Witikon, the Bellevue/Zurich East area and the affected households in Oerlikon/Schwamendingen will receive brochures and flyers on traffic organisation at the end of August. The detailed overviews of traffic and public transport as well as various maps explain the traffic organisation that will apply during the two phases of the UCI World Championships.
Traffic control measures “ITSCHNACH” Forchautostrasse A52 will be implemented from 25 September 2024
The 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships will be split into two phases. The road races with mass starts will begin on Wednesday, 25 September. Only during these road races will the so-called City Circuit, the circuit to be ridden several times, be in operation. This is when the traffic restrictions will be at their greatest.
In this second phase, the special regulations will apply to the entire Zurich East area. From 25 to 29 September 2024, access to Hottingen, Hirslanden, Weinegg, Mühlebach and Seefeld by car will only be possible via the Forchautostrasse A52 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Important: An access permit is required for simplified access. Road users who wish to drive into this area during this period are advised to download this permit. Detailed instructions are available on the canton’s website at the link above.
ZVV online timetable in world championship mode
During the event, a special public transport timetable will apply, which is already available online. The best connections will be available in real time via the Zurich Transport Network ZVV timetable or the ZVV app. Public transport travellers are strongly recommended to use these sources of information before starting their journey.
ZVV tickets and route tickets for direct national transport (e.g. Berne – Zurich, Witikon centre) are valid during race times for the diversions suggested in the online timetable. No connecting tickets or route changes need to be purchased for routes deviating from the original route.
Restrictions on postal services
The road closures and traffic restrictions during the UCI Road World Championships also have a significant impact on Swiss Post’s operations. Swiss Post will do everything it can to keep the restrictions as minimal as possible. However, it must be assumed that there will be delays or cancellations for the delivery and collection of consignments. Detailed information about the restrictions on postal services and alternative services can be found at www.post.ch/zurich2024.
No 24-hour closures – pedestrian crossings largely possible
The closure times for the individual racecourses and the associated adjustments to the traffic organisation vary depending on the race day and race programme. An overview of the detailed routes and closure times can be found on the GIS browser of the Canton of Zurich: https://maps.zh.ch/?topic=KapoRadWMZH.
The roads will be open and passable again from 7pm at the latest on all race days, with the exception of Seefeldquai and neighbouring parts of Mainaustrasse and Feldeggstrasse.
Crossing the championships routes is possible on foot or by bike, which must be pushed. As usual, the roads must be crossed with the necessary caution. In areas of the racecourse that are secured with barriers, crossing is permitted at specially designated points and in accordance with the instructions of the route marshals or security personnel.
Before and during the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships in September, communication on transport will be further intensified.
Useful links:
LOC Zurich 2024: https://zurich2024.com/verkehr/
City of Zurich: https://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/rad-wm#verkehr
Canton of Zurich: https://zh.ch/rad-wm2024
GIS-Browser Canton Zurich: https://maps.zh.ch/?topic=KapoRadWMZH
Public transport (ZVV): www.zvv.ch/rad-wm
Public transport (SBB): www.sbb.ch/zurich2024
Itschnach / A52: www.zh.ch/zufahrtsbewilligung
Further information: [email protected]
The entire, great history of cycling in Zurich would fill volumes of books. But some of the countless stories about famous people, clubs or races need to be told, namely about three magical and legendary names: Züri Metzgete, Offene Rennbahn and the Zurich Six Days in the Hallenstadion.
Author: Heier Lämmler
The Championship of Zurich
From 1910 to 2015, the Radfahrer-Verein-Zürich organised the “Championship of Zurich”, as Switzerland’s oldest cycle race was originally called. In 1978, a total of over 1,000 cyclists lined up at the start. It was given the nickname “Züri Metzgete” (Zurich butchering) because of the mass crashes and bleeding wounds that often occurred on the natural roads.
Gery Verlinden (BEL) wins the Zueri Metzgete in 1980.
Copyright: Foto-net, Gabor Horvath
The event is still known throughout Europe today – it has an inestimable marketing value and is also protected by copyright as the “Züri Metzgete”. The issue of money – the search for sponsors or institutions to fund it – was, of course, a recurring theme in the accounting and the over one hundred-year history of this classic event. Today, even greater obstacles stand in the way of a new edition, for example, the many roundabouts.
Zurich’s living monument to cycling
The open-air racetrack in Zurich-Oerlikon, the world’s first prestressed concrete structure and a masterpiece of construction history, was built in 1912 in a crazy era when humanity seemed to be capable of anything technically possible. Even an unsinkable Titanic. The sports facility was often declared dead and was just as often the object of speculation by colourful personalities.
The 1920s and 1930s were a time of sporting highlights, with races often attracting up to 12,000 enthusiastic fans. The unpredictable weather conditions led to the construction of a covered cycle racing track right next to it, which was opened as the Hallenstadion in 1939.
The Open Racecourse Oerlikon and the
the Hallenstadion in the background, two icons
of cycling in Zurich.
Copyright: Foto-net, Kurt Schorrer
The 333.33-metre long open track also experienced golden years in the early 1950s with Hugo Koblet and Ferdy Kübler. The finish of the Tour de Suisse was like a euphorically celebrated folk festival. Although the facility was built in a swamp, it never sank – unlike the aforementioned ocean liner.
It is one of the listed buildings in the canton of Zurich. Thanks to a revitalisation programme made possible by taxpayers in 2020/21, the facility is in excellent condition. The open-air track is once again enjoying great popularity among broad sections of the population thanks to regular cycling activities, a wide range of training and event options, and Tuesday evening races during the summer months.
Video killed the Six-Day Stars
Even today, the six-day races at the Hallenstadion are fondly remembered. The scent of freedom and adventure could be experienced there. The nights were notorious for the clouds of cigarette and cigar smoke from an audience with a hunger for getting out in the evening and sinful behaviour. That was the time when Zurich still had a closing time. No young person today can imagine what that was like. After the closing time, there was a ban on serving alcohol and the state-enforced night-time curfew.
The first six-day race took place in the Hallenstadion in Zurich in 1954, but it was over for the time being in 2001. In 2007, between Christmas and New Year, the event was revived for the 50th time and lasted reasonably well until 2014. Then the six-day race theme passed away, probably for good. Video killed the Sixday stars. The type of race – be it an Americaine, Derny or Steher race – experienced its heyday in the days before television in Switzerland was broadcast in colours, thanks to clever dramaturgical refinements with the sole aim of captivating the audience and keeping them in the hall to celebrate.
Smoky nights and dramatic
races: The Six Days provided
great entertainment in Zurich.
Copyright: Foto-net
The restaurant company tibits will be an Official Supplier of the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded in 2000 in the city’s Seefeld district, the family-run business attaches great importance to sustainable food. The Local Organising Committee (LOC) Zurich 2024 also includes this claim in its sustainability charter. The declared aim is for 75 per cent of the culinary offerings to be vegetarian or vegan.
A healthy diet is the be-all and end-all for top athletes, but also for all of us. Thanks to the partnership with tibits, fans and guests will be able to fuel up for the exciting races of the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships with freshly prepared vegetarian and vegan delicacies.
A large and diverse range of specialties
tibits will be responsible for a large part of the catering on site in the UCI Lounge. The VIP area will be open daily from morning to evening and will offer these specialities as well as other dishes and a direct view of the finish line. The catering company will also operate the large food court in the Zurich Film Festival Dome on Sechseläutenplatz. Spectators with Fan Experience tickets will be able to enjoy all-day catering there. Of course, the fan zones will also offer other delicacies, from the obligatory sausage to local, seasonal dishes and sweet treats. Together with a partner, tibits will also be offering delicious ice cream specialities on Sechseläutenplatz, General-Guisan-Quai and Bürkliplatz, hopefully in late summer temperatures.
Marlen Reusser as joint ambassador
In addition to the focus on sustainable food, tibits and the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships also share an official ambassador. Marlen Reusser, the Swiss Olympic silver medallist in the Tokyo 2020 time trial, launched the “Sour Cherry & Kakao High Five Bar” energy bar together with tibits at the end of 2023. Further products featuring the three-time time trial European Champion in relations with UCI World Championships are in preparation.
UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships atmosphere at tibits in Zurich and Winterthur
For Daniel Frei, one of the co-founders and CEO of tibits, the cooperation is obvious in terms of values and goals, as well as geographically. “Our entire team is looking forward to nine days of top-class sport and cuisine at these uniquely inclusive 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships. Fans, VIPs and other guests will enjoy the UCI World Championships feeling on Sechseläutenplatz, but also in our restaurants in Zurich and at the start venue in Winterthur.”
“Thanks to the cooperation with tibits, we are achieving our self-imposed goal of offering the fans in the Sechseläutenplatz fan zone and the VIPs a varied range of vegetarian food,” emphasised Gabriela Buchs, co-project manager of the supporting events. “Sustainability is also a top priority in the catering area. Thanks to the partnership with tibits and its nearby restaurants and production sites, healthy, fresh enjoyment is guaranteed.”
About tibits (https://www.tibits.ch/)
tibits, derived from the English “tidbits”, stands for enjoyable, fresh and healthy food and drink. The family business was founded in 2000 by the Frei brothers and the Hiltl family, the owners of the oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world, “Haus Hiltl”.
The idea for tibits came about as part of the Venture 98 business plan competition, an event organised by ETH Zurich and McKinsey. The brothers Daniel, Reto and Christian Frei won two awards for their business plan “Vegetarian Fast Food Restaurants”. Rolf Hiltl learnt about this project from the media and contacted the Frei brothers. Together they founded a company and realised the idea with the over one hundred years of catering experience of “Haus Hiltl” in accordance with the credo of further developing enjoyable, fresh and healthy vegetarian and vegan cuisine. The success story, which began in Zurich Seefeld in 2000, continues in Aarau, Bern, Basel, Lausanne, Lucerne, St. Gallen, Winterthur, Zug and Darmstadt.
Chicco d’Oro, the well-known Swiss coffee brand, will be part of the Zurich 2024 family. As Official Coffee Supplier, the traditional company, founded in 1949, will provide fans, media representatives and other visitors with its tasty coffee products.
Cycling and coffee are closely linked. After all, cycling fans are (almost) always coffee fans too and love being able to enjoy this drink at events.
Chicco d’Oro will be selling its products at numerous locations at the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships in Zurich this coming September. For example, in the food court on Sechseläutenplatz, which will be set up in the Zurich Film Festival Dome, and at up to eight sales trolleys in the Sechseläutenplatz, Bürkliplatz and General-Guisan-Quai fan zones. The coffee will be served in the VIP area of the UCI Lounge, while journalists in the media centre in the Kongresshaus will get a boost from the coffee partner’s energising drinks.
Flexible offer – cold or warm depending on the weather
Chicco d’Oro will be gearing its range to the weather during the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships. Like the Local Organising Committee (LOC) Zurich 2024, the coffee manufacturer is naturally hoping for a pleasant, sunny and warm late summer. Cold coffee beverages will be available for this weather situation. Of course, there will also be hot coffee in various flavours and coffee shots.
Active in sports promotion for a long time
Vittorio Maspoli, Sales Manager at Chicco d’Oro, emphasises his company’s long-standing commitment to promoting sport. “Chicco d’Oro is active in both youth and professional sport. In the field of cycling, we are present at various events, including the Tour de Suisse since 2018. We are delighted to be able to support the Local Organising Committee of these unique UCI World Championships in 2024 and would like to thank them for their cooperation.”
“Coffee is a must at a cycling race,” says Gabriela Buchs, co-project manager for the supporting events of the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships. “We are delighted to have found the ideal partner in Chicco d’Oro, who will spoil VIPs, journalists and fans alike with their coffee specialities. Chicco d’Oro, whom we would like to thank for their trust, is the perfect addition to our existing beverage partners to offer a versatile portfolio.”
About Chicco d’Oro (https://chiccodoro.com)
Tradition and innovation form a combination that must be preserved. The image of the horn of plenty from which the roasted coffee beans flow is the unmistakable and already recognised symbol of Caffè Chicco d’Oro. With its excellently organised distribution, its large distribution area and qualified employees, the traditional company guarantees quality, friendliness and punctuality of deliveries. Chicco d’Oro is certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2008 and FSSC 22000, the standard for ensuring food safety in food production.
Remo Forrer, who has caused a furore in Switzerland and internationally with his song “Watergun”, will perform at the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland. The Swiss singer completes the line-up of local music stars who will be entertaining fans with their concerts on Sechseläutenplatz during the global cycling event.
At the age of 22, Remo Forrer is already considered an exceptional talent. He won “The Voice of Switzerland”, “The Masked Singer Switzerland” and represented Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in 2023. His hit “Watergun” has been streamed over 20 million times on Spotify.
“Last year was an incredibly emotional journey for me. After the ESC, I suddenly felt like I was recognised by the whole world,” says the young singer, who also performed at this year’s Art on Ice shows in several Swiss cities. “After these experiences, I had to find my place again with songwriting and composing. I’m therefore really looking forward to my performance at the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships on 24 September so that I can share my songs with spectators from Switzerland and all over the world.”
With the EP “Favorite Kind Of Lonely”, the singer-songwriter unveiled his moving journey through the past year at the end of May 2024. The songs on the EP revolve around problems and hardships in love and friendship, personal experiences with bullying – and the first encounter with the death of a loved one.
“Remo Forrer is a singer whose musical journey has only just begun. The Local Organising Committee (LOC) Zurich 2024 is very happy to be able to present him as another top act on our programme,” says Gabriela Buchs, co-project manager of the supporting events surrounding the first inclusive UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships.
Award ceremonies, concerts and talks on Sechseläutenplatz
A varied supporting programme awaits the fans in addition to the finishes. On the big stage, the all the UCI World Champions for road and para-cycling road will be honoured and celebrated with gold medals and rainbow jerseys. In addition to Remo Forrer, the Zurich 2024 ambassador Ritschi, singers from the Swiss cult group Plüsch, Tabula Musica and Crimer will entertain the audiences. Moreover, the race broadcasts on the big screen, exciting talks and other events and cycling shows will provide variety.
About Remo Forrer
Information is available on its official website: https://www.remoforrer.ch/.
The vehicle fleet for the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships is now complete: hostettler ag, general importer for Yamaha motorbikes and scooters in Switzerland, is supporting the global cycling event next September as Official Motorbike Supplier.
As part of the cooperation, hostettler ag is providing a total of 44 Yamaha motorbikes for three weeks. With this commitment in the area of vehicles required for the various needs of the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships Zurich, the Sursee-based family business joins the Emil Frey Group with its Kia brand and the logistics company Planzer, thus covering the final part of the demand for support and transport vehicles.
Safety escort for the cyclists
During the time trials, all participants are individually accompanied by a motorbike. This safety service guarantees that the racers can ride the course without any obstacles. In the road races, the motorbikes and their riders act as a vanguard to ensure that all obstacles are secured, all crossing points are manned and there are no spectators on the route.
Also used by photographers, doctors and for timekeeping
Commissaires, cameramen, photographers and doctors are also piloted through the races as pillion riders on the motorbikes. Moreover, the motorbikes are used for timekeeping tasks. The motorbike riders are specially trained and educated for the demanding steering of the vehicles in pelotons and other situations.
“The 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships in Zurich are a fantastic addition to our long-standing commitment to the cycling world,” said Vincent Mentha, Managing Director of the Yamaha Division at hostettler ag. “Once again, we can make a significant contribution to the safe organisation of a global cycling event with our tried-and-tested Yamaha motorbikes.”
Olivier Senn, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Sport of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) Zurich 2024, is grateful to have hostettler ag and Yamaha as Official Motorbike Suppliers for the this year’s UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships. “With their experience from over 30 years of cooperation with the Tour de Suisse, they are the ideal partner for the detailed race organisation during these UCI World Championships.”
Manoeuvrability and sporty driving performance as trump cards
The Yamaha support fleet for Zurich 2024 includes TRACER 9 GT and NIKEN GT. The TRACER 9 GT will be used for the first time this year for the security service on cycle tours. It is equipped with a powerful 890 cc CP3 engine, an agile aluminium frame and advanced electronics such as the 6-axis IMU, traction control and cruise control. Its versatility and reliability make it the ideal choice for the demanding tasks of a security escort.
About the hostettler group (https://www.hostettler.com/hostettler-group/unternehmen/)
The hostettler group is one of the economic engines of Central Switzerland. The group’s 13 companies – twelve of which are trading companies – employ over 950 people. Founded in 1906, the hostettler group is active nationally in the motorbike, automotive, consumer electronics and bicycle sectors. Internationally, the group has strengthened its position by acquiring companies in the European bicycle market. The retail group maintains a logistics hub for Europe in southern Germany.
The Group will continue to develop along its core competences: as general importer of the market-leading motorbike brand Yamaha for Switzerland, as importer and manufacturer of its own bicycle brands and as owner of the globally distributed clothing and accessories brand iXS for motorbike and bicycle enthusiasts. The hostettler group also attaches great importance to electromobility thanks to electric bicycles. Yamaha offers various emission-free means of transport such as electric scooters, e-bikes and utility vehicles.
Together with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) Zurich 2024, ZVV and VBZ, the canton and city of Zurich have further expanded and specified the plans for traffic organisation during the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships Zurich. From 21 to 29 September 2024, more time must be allowed for travel in and around Zurich.
Over 400 meetings, on-site inspections and information events, contacts with over 500 stakeholder groups such as hospitals, neighbourhood and trade associations, associations, companies and individuals: ever since the traffic arrangements for the Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships were announced at the beginning of 2023, the canton and city of Zurich, together with LOC Zürich 2024, ZVV (Zurich Transport Network) and VBZ (Zurich Public Transport), have provided comprehensive information about the traffic organisation during the event and developed solutions. All relevant information can be found on the websites of Zurich 2024, the canton and city of Zurich and public transport (see list of links below). Following the first wave of communication on 18 April 2024, the responsible authorities, companies and organisations have also taken on board various findings and implemented further measures, for example by distributing information material in the most affected areas of the city of Zurich.
Road World Championships in two phases
The Zurich 2024 World Cycling and Para-Cycling Championships will be split into two phases. This will enable uniform traffic organisation. The World Championships will begin on 21 September with the training sessions for the time trials and the mixed handbike team relay as the opening race. The time trials will take place from Sunday, 22 September to Tuesday, 24 September 2024. The road races with mass starts will begin on Wednesday, 25 September 2024, and end with the elite men’s race on Sunday, 29 September 2024. The City Circuit, the circuit that can be ridden several times, will only be in operation during the road races. This is when the traffic restrictions will be at their greatest. In this second phase, the special regulations will apply to the entire Zurich East area. From 25 to 29 September 2025, access to Hottingen, Hirslanden, Weinegg, Mühlebach and Seefeld by car will only be possible via the Forchautostrasse A52 from 5 am to 7 pm. An access permit is required for simplified access (see below).
Traffic routes in the city of Zurich East area
Internal traffic between the above-mentioned neighbourhoods is possible at all times within the circuit. In addition, the circular route municipalities of Küsnacht, Maur, Zollikon and Zumikon have published comprehensive additional local information for their municipal areas on their own websites.
Hospitals remain accessible
Access to healthcare facilities remains guaranteed. Emergencies always have priority. The hospitals will continue to operate as normal and keep all affected persons such as employees, patients, visitors and suppliers informed on an ongoing basis.
No 24-hour closures – crossings largely possible
The closure times for the individual race courses and the associated adjustments to the traffic organisation will vary depending on the race day and race programme.
The roads will be open and passable again from 7 p.m. at the latest on all race days.
Crossing the World Championships racecourses is possible on foot or by bike (which must be pushed). Important: As usual, the normal precautionary measures must be observed when crossing roads. In areas of the route that are secured with barriers, crossing is permitted at specially designated points and in accordance with the instructions of the route marshals or security personnel.
Online timetable already partly in World Championships mode
A special timetable will be used for public transport during the World Championships. The timetable for the city for the period from 21 to 29 September 2024 is already available. The timetable for the region will follow in the next few weeks. Overview maps showing diversions and relief routes during the event are available on the ZVV website and at zurich2024.com.
The best connections will be available in real time via the ZVV timetable or the ZVV app. Public transport travellers are strongly recommended to use these sources of information before starting their journey.
Overview of VBZ city centre connections (tram and bus services in the city of Zurich from Wednesday, 25 to Sunday, 29 September 2024 during the day until 7 pm. Not shown are the replacement buses in the early morning between Klusplatz and Kienastenwies (Witikon).
Overview of VBZ connections Zurich East (tram and bus services in the city of Zurich from Wednesday, 25 to Sunday, 29 September 2024 during the day until 7 pm. Not shown are the replacement buses in the early morning between Klusplatz and Kienastenwies (Witikon).
Large-scale traffic management
Traffic management for the greater Zurich region will be announced in good time in collaboration with the cantonal civil engineering office. During the World Championships, traffic information will be continuously updated via traffic reports and news reports from radio stations. These will supplement the numerous communication measures already in place, which can be accessed via the canton’s GIS browser, the websites of LOC, the canton, city and municipalities and other platforms. As there will be traffic disruptions due to the closures, it is strongly recommended that you avoid travelling by car if possible.
Further communication waves planned
A third wave of communication will follow after the summer holidays. Before and during the World Cycling and Para-Cycling Championships in September 2024, communication on traffic will be intensified once again.
Useful links:
LOK Zurich 2024: https://zurich2024.com/en/traffic/
City of Zurich: https://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/rad-wm#verkehr
Canton of Zurich: https: //zh.ch/rad-wm2024
GIS browser Canton of Zurich: https: //maps.zh.ch/?topic=KapoRadWMZH
Public transport (ZVV): www.zvv.ch/rad-wm
Publictransport (SBB): www.sbb.ch/zurich2024
Traffic control measures “ITSCHNACH” Forchautostrasse A52:
During the road races from 25 to 29 September 2024, the city of Zurich will only be accessible to motorised private transport from the east via Forchautostrasse A52. An access permit is required for simplified access. Please read the instructions on the website carefully before completing the application form.
Further information: [email protected]
