For us in the Cycling World Championships in Zurich on September 29, 2024, the big favorites for the title Marc Hirschi has 22 victories as a professional, as many as Pogacar in 2024 alone.

5 races, 5 wins: Hirschi with an incredible record

Hirschi doesn't have to work for Pogacar on Sunday. National coach Michael Albasini will put his entire team on Hirschi. No stable order from Emirates Cycling Team. His current employer, a wage earner. It doesn't matter either way, because, as we know, Hirschi will be riding for UCI Pro Team Tudor next year (as will Julian Alaphilippe, by the way). He has a clear run.
Hirschi is also excited—very excited—for the brutal race on September 29, 2024, in Zurich. Attention: 273.9 km, 4,470 meters of elevation gain.

5 races: Strong Tadej Pogacar

He drove strongly (high-flyer) throughout the entire season, from February until Sunday (September 15, 2024) at the well-attended Montréal GP (Ka).

To be strong for so long is something out of this world.

I think the World Championship is his biggest motivation (perhaps more than winning the Tour).

The serial winner still lacks a World Championship title in his collection; even in the junior categories, he never achieved first place and the rainbow jersey. It wasn't until 2023 that he won his first World Championship medal in an epic race—and afterward, he was completely exhausted.

“I can hardly wait for Zurich.” Was his statement.

He is currently training intensively and superhumanly: Here are Tdaei Pogacar's training values.

Who do you think is your favorite at the World Championships in Zurich?