It is with great sadness that the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Organising Committee of the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships in Zurich (Switzerland) today learned the tragic news of the death of young Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer.
With the passing of Muriel Furrer, the international cycling community loses a rider with a bright future ahead of her. The 18-year-old rider fell heavily yesterday, Thursday 26 September, during the Women Junior road race, and suffered a serious head injury before being flown to hospital by helicopter in a very critical condition. Muriel Furrer sadly passed away today at Zurich University Hospital.
The UCI and the Organising Committee of the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships offer their sincere condolences to Muriel Furrer’s family, friends and her Federation Swiss Cycling.
Muriel Furrer’s family ask that their privacy be respected at this very painful time.
The UCI and LOC Zurich 2024 will hold a media conference at 5 p.m. in the media centre at the Kongresshaus Zurich.
Contact:
Union Cycliste Internationale
Christophe Marchadier, Director of Communications
Email: [email protected] /Mobile: +41 79 967 22 09
Photo Credits: Arne Mill / frontalvision.com
Whether in the fan zones in the city or along the routes, there are numerous ‘spots’ where you can experience the race atmosphere and the athletes ‘up close’ and get the best view of them.
Depending on what you are in the mood for, you can enjoy the race either a little further away on the route or on the big screen surrounded by other fans in the fan zones such as Bürkliplatz or Münsterhof, where you can also find great food and numerous spectacular shows and events. If you want to see the cyclists cross the finish line, it’s best to stand near Tiefbrunnen.
An overview of the fan zones and the programme can be found here. The Sechseläutenplatz, the only fan zone where a ticket is required, is sold out for the coming weekend.
The interactive map on SRF online gives you valuable insider tips along the routes.
Join the crowds, celebrate and have fun!
Swiss rider Muriel Furrer fell heavily today, Thursday 26 September, during the Women Junior road race at the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships in Zurich (Switzerland) for reasons still to be determined. Muriel Furrer was taken to hospital by an emergency helicopter. She suffered a serious head injury and is in a very critical condition.
Swiss Cycling and the Zurich 2024 Local Organising Committee are closely monitoring developments and will communicate as soon as possible.
At present, there are no established facts regarding how the accident happened. Investigations by the competent authorities are ongoing.
For this reason, no further information can be given until further notice.
Contact:
Union Cycliste Internationale
Aurélie Perrod, Communications and Media Relations Officer
Email: [email protected] / Mobile: +41 79 534 39 93
Swiss Cycling
Micha Jegge, Head of Communication
Email: [email protected] / Mobile: +41 79 624 90 21
LOC 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships Zurich
Andreas Herren, Head of Communications
Email: [email protected] / Mobile: +41 79 799 00 46
For the start of the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships Zurich on 21 September, the Canton and City of Zurich and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) Zurich 2024 are launching a cooperative traffic management system for the global event together with Viasuisse.
Cooperative traffic management is intended to ensure the flow of traffic on the roads around the race routes during the Cycling Road World Championships. The aim is to provide road users with digitalised information on closures, diversions and other measures via navigation service providers, such as for example Here, TomTom, Apple Maps, Waze, Google Maps to guide you efficiently to your destination.
As numerous visitors from Switzerland and abroad will be travelling by car or other motor vehicles in addition to the local population, information must be sent to all navigation devices and radio stations promptly and up to date. In addition, the targeted recording of road closures enables optimised planning and coordination with other road traffic-related events such as roadworks and events, which can also have an impact on the flow of traffic.
This pilot project, which the canton and city of Zurich and LOC Zurich 2024 are organising together with Viasuisse and the Berlin-based company Prisma, aims to reduce emissions and potential traffic jams to an absolute minimum. The TRAFF-X® system used for this purpose also helps to optimise communication within the canton and the cities and municipalities concerned. Viasuisse is established as a national competence centre for traffic information and is accepted by all relevant stakeholders such as the Federal Roads Office, the police and the media.
Public transport: consult the ZVV online timetable before travelling
During the UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships, a special public transport timetable will be available online. 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. The current public transport connections can also be accessed via Google Maps.
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, race programme and municipality. 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.
Hotline Zurich 2024: 044 215 40 90 (abroad: +41 44 215 40 90)
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
The 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships Zurich will have a lasting impact, leaving behind a strong legacy beyond the event thanks to a wide range of accompanying measures. Following is an overview of the planned projects (as of December 2022):
Zurich Cycle Routes
A diverse network of cycle routes in the Canton of Zurich will appeal to a wide range of users. The routes connect the greater Zurich region and encourage cyclists to enjoy trips and experiences lasting one or more days. The routes are designed to motivate and inspire cyclists with different levels of ability and on different types of bikes. Zurich residents and visitors will be able to benefit from a wealth of helpful information and attractive special offers.
Zurich Cycling Challenge
Cycling history was first made on Zurich’s streets 100 years ago. The UCI World Championships were held here for the first time in 1923. To mark the 100th anniversary of this event and to revive the memory of the legendary “Züri Metzgete” one-day race, the most prominent sections of the route will be set up as a challenge for road cyclists. A kick-off event in May 2023 will provide an opportunity to experience the UCI World Championships atmosphere.
Roadshow 2024 for the Zurich UCI Road World Championships
In cooperation with the cantonal cycle traffic office and other organisations, several bicycle festivals will be organised to tour the Canton of Zurich in the form of a road show. The events are to be continued in subsequent years as local bicycle festivals. The Roadshow 2024 consists of a modular programme with various elements and infrastructures such as a pump track, safety course, introductory courses, track stands for balancing exercises, bike & handbike roller sprint facility and a newly developed bike sprint simulator.
Swiss Cycling Forum
From 2024 the national Cycling Forum will take place annually and will focus on topics such as urban mobility, leisure, sport and exercise. The content of the forum including keynote speakers, panels and workshops will be digitally available to the general public.
Cycling and Para-cycling Discovery Days
In cooperation with Swiss Cycling this project aims to provide young people with an age-appropriate experience of various cycling disciplines. The three-level structure of the project is designed to make cycling fun for children and young people and to enable them to discover different cycling disciplines. Local cycling clubs will also be involved in this project.
At the Para-cycling Discovery Days, active and aspiring para-athletes from all divisions are invited to a collaborative event where they can exchange ideas, inspire and motivate each other.
Pilot Project Trail Centre Zurich
A Trail Centre is a course on relatively flat terrain. Exciting routes for off-road cyclists and hand cyclists (MTB and gravel) are created in a manageable area. The Trail Centre makes it possible to learn new cycling skills in a suitable environment.
The realisation of a trail centre as a pilot project should motivate other municipalities to follow suit. Interested municipalities can apply for the pilot trail centre.
Further Information:
LOC 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships Zurich
Erwin Flury and Nathalie Schneitter
Co-Project Leaders for Accompanying Measures and Sustainability
EMail: [email protected] / [email protected]
Web: www.zurich2024.com
