It was the Last Glacial Maximum, around 24,000 years ago, that shaped most of the course today.Geologically speaking that was basically yesterday. It does give us the opportunity though to make geology even more visible during the long road races. #geology#cycling

Why is that hill there? Why is it so steep? How was this valley created? Or why is there a lake here? We list the best features for you to recognize and enjoy during the race because as you know by now: there is just no cycling without geology. www.geo-sports.org/2024/zurich-...

Zurich 2024: road races | Geo-Sports

The weather at the Zurich 2024 road races won't be arctic but ice ages were pivotal in creating the landscape we race through.