FAQ

When will the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships Zurich take place?

The 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships Zurich will take place from Saturday, 21 September to Sunday, 29 September 2024.

Are the para-cyclists at the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships Zurich really included and integrated?

Yes, Zurich 2024 is a historic sporting première because all the races will be held in the same period and at the same venues. Depending on the category and strength class, some of the para-cyclists will compete on the same routes as the regular athletes. All riders will cross the same finish line at Sechseläutenplatz.

Is the race programme already known? For example, when does the men's elite road race take place?

The race programme can be found at https://zurich2024.com/en/sport-competition-schedule/. The Men Elite road race will conclude the UCI World Championships on Sunday 29 September.

Are the times of the individual races already known?

Yes, the race programme can be found at https://zurich2024.com/en/sport-competition-schedule/.

How many races are there?

A total of 53 races will be held, 11 races for non-para athletes and 42 para-cycling races.

How many UCI World Championship titles will be awarded?

66 - 13 for the able body athletes and 53 for the para-cyclists.

Where does the difference between the number of races (53) and the number of world championship titles awarded (66) come from?

In individual races, especially in para-cycling, but also in the able body athletes' races, several strength classes will be competing at the same time. UCI World Championship titles will be awarded in each strength class.

How many races are there per day?

The number of races per day varies. More detailed information can be found at https://zurich2024.com/en/sport-competition-schedule/.

What is the best way to travel to the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships?

There are international train connections to Zurich from neighbouring countries and Europe in general.

Zurich-Kloten International Airport is served by numerous airlines.

What is the easiest way to get from A to B during the UCI Worlds?

In Zurich and the surrounding area, excellent public transport makes travelling to the starting points or other places of interest easier. Current timetables and further information can be found at www.zvv.ch.

Where can I find accommodation in Zurich and the surrounding area?

Our booking platform, which we operate together with our official accommodation supplier Kuoni Tumlare, offers a quick and easy way to find and book the right accommodation from a large selection of hotels in all categories.

I am travelling with a motorhome. Where can I park it? Are there any special campsites?

The local organising committee is currently examining possible offers for motorhomes and campers in the city of Zurich. Outside Zurich, individual municipalities are planning to set up suitable sites for motorhomes with local providers. As soon as we have more detailed information available, we will publish it on our website.

There are also existing campsites in the greater Zurich area that can be contacted directly.

Where is the best place to watch the races?

The races can be followed directly from numerous great locations. Tickets are only required for the finish area on Sechseläutenplatz, which will go on sale from 15 May.

Is traffic, especially car traffic, restricted during 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships Zurich?

Yes, traffic in the Zurich area is severely restricted during the race days. Avoid the area as much as possible. Avoid unnecessary journeys and, if possible, travel outside the event times. Leave your car at home whenever possible and use alternative means of transport such as your bike or public transport. After the end of the race, or from 7 p.m. at the latest, access is again possible for all road users without restriction.

On which days do route closures apply?

The 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships Zurich will take place from Saturday, 21 September to Sunday, 29 September 2024. The route closures will be regulated by the traffic regulations. They vary depending on the race day and race programme. You can use the canton's GIS browser to check for yourself whether and when you are affected at home, on the road or at your place of work. Your municipality may provide additional information on its website.

Is traffic already affected before the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships Zurich?

In principle no. However, isolated impairments due to the construction of infrastructure are possible.

Where do the racecourses pass through and when are they closed?

The racecourses vary depending on the race day and race programme. You can use the canton's GIS browser to check for yourself whether and when you are affected at home, on the road or at your place of work.

Where can I find specific information for the Zurich city area?

Information on traffic in the city of Zurich during the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships Zurich can be found at the following link: https://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/rad-wm#verkehr. 

Where can I find specific information for the canton of Zurich?

Information on traffic in the canton of Zurich during the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships Zurich can be found at the following link: https://www.zh.ch/de/sport-kultur/sport/sport-grossevents/rad-und-para-cycling-wm-2024.html#-1487787422

Itschnacher junction

It is said that you need a licence to use Forchstrasse to enter the city during the World Championships. What does that mean? Where can you get a permit?

From Wednesday 25 to Sunday 29 September, the Forchautostrasse (A52) will be the only access route into the city of Zurich from the east. It will not be possible to cross the city centre due to the closures.

An access permit from the cantonal police is required from the large Zumikon/Itschnach junction. Please read the instructions on the website carefully before completing the application form.

But I absolutely have to go into town because I have an urgent appointment. What should I do?

During the Road World Championships, everyone should consider whether they really need to travel to the city by private vehicle from Wednesday 25 to Sunday 29 September. If you want to go to the other side of Zurich, you can take the Meilen-Horgen ferry to the other side of the lake and travel via the A3 motorway.

Anyone who nevertheless needs to drive into the city by car via Forchstrasse during the competition days, for example to visit a doctor or hospital, can register for an access permit on the canton's website.

What happens if I arrive at the Itschnach junction without an access permit?

Anyone without an access permit will be stopped at the Küsnachter- /Forch- /Dorfstrasse junction in Zumikon between 6 am and 7 pm during the competition days. The Forchautostrasse is expected to have two lanes from the Forch entrance to the Zumiker junction. One lane will be reserved for vehicles with a licence, the other for those without. An initial checkpoint will be set up on site to ensure that drivers are queuing correctly.

If you do not have a permit behind your windscreen, you can turn off at the Zumiker junction in the direction of Itschnach or Waltikon. You must then turn at the roundabout in the centre of Waltikon.

Public transport

Do trams and buses run as usual in the city and the agglomeration?

No. During the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships Zurich, tram and bus services will be restricted in various regions of the city of Zurich and the canton of Zurich. Depending on the day of the race and the race programme, the affected lines will be diverted, run on shorter routes or be discontinued. Allow extra time. You can find your best connections in the ZVV timetable.

Are the S-Bahn or the Forch-Bahn running as usual?

Yes, but plan more time. You can find your best connections in the ZVV timetable.

Emergencies and health institutions

Will the hospitals remain accessible?

Yes, but you may have to take a longer journey due to the diversions. Please also note the specific information provided by the hospitals on their respective websites.

Can ambulances drive in emergencies?

Yes, emergencies always have priority.

Can the fire brigade move out?

Yes, the fire brigades have special deployment plans for the duration of the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships Zurich. Emergencies have priority at all times.

How do I get to my doctor / my physiotherapy practice / my pharmacy?

This depends on the local conditions. Leave your car at home whenever possible. You can use the canton's GIS browser to check how best to get to your destination. Your municipality may provide additional information on its website.

Plan more time for travelling by public transport. You can find your best connections in the ZVV timetable.

Daily life

Can I go shopping normally?

This depends on the local conditions. Avoid unnecessary journeys and, if possible, travel outside the event times. Whenever possible, leave your car at home and use alternative means of transport, such as your bike. You can use the canton's GIS browser to check how best to get to your destination. Shopping facilities are available. Access routes are sometimes restricted during road closures. Your municipality may provide additional information on its website.

Will I receive my mail?

Yes, mail distribution is guaranteed. There may be time delays. Swiss Post may provide additional information on its website.

Is the rubbish collected as usual?

This depends on the local conditions. The waste disposal calendar may be adjusted during the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships Zurich. Your municipality may provide additional information on its website.

Where can I find the raceroutes?

The routes of the UCI Cycling and Para-Cycling Road World Championships Zurich 2024 can be found at https://zurich2024.com/en/racecourses/.

Is the race programme already known? For example, when does the men's elite road race take place?

The race programme can be found at https://zurich2024.com/en/sport-competition-schedule/. The men's elite race will conclude the World Championships on Sunday 29 September.

Are the times of the individual races already known?

Yes, the race programme can be found at https://zurich2024.com/en/sport-competition-schedule/.