Switzerland • One-day Classic
An epic pursuit of the rainbow stripes where trade-team allegiances dissolve into national fervor on a stage of pure, unadulterated suffering. It is a high-stakes lottery of endurance, where the winner earns the right to wear the colors of the five continents and the heavy crown of the world's greatest for an entire season.
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| 2026 |
Challenging circuit-based courses, massive elevation gain in mountainous years, technical urban laps, and the unique tactical dynamic of national teams rather than trade squads.
The first professional road world championships are held at the Nürburgring, won by the legendary Alfredo Binda.
The competition finally opens its doors to women, with Elsy Jacobs becoming the inaugural female world champion.
The individual time trial is officially introduced as a standalone discipline for the world title.
The 'Super Worlds' concept is born in Glasgow, bringing all cycling disciplines together for a historic mega-event.
Zurich hosts a grueling edition that integrates para-cycling and elite road racing into a single, unified celebration of speed.