Cycling Storylines Leading Up to the 2024 Olympic Games

The world of cycling has seen a whirlwind of action over the past three years, with athletes across various disciplines making headlines and setting the stage for the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games. Let’s take a closer look at some of the biggest storylines that are sure to impact the cycling events in Paris.

In road cycling, Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar, the two-time reigning Tour de France champion, earned bronze in the men’s road race at the Tokyo Olympics. Since then, Pogacar has been a consistent force, finishing second in the Tour de France events. American Chloe Dygert made a remarkable comeback, winning the women’s time trial at the Road Cycling World Championships after a career-threatening injury.

On the track, Jennifer Valente has solidified her status as a favorite in women’s omnium, winning back-to-back world titles. Meanwhile, Great Britain’s power couple, Jason and Laura Kenny, have announced their retirements, leaving a void in the track cycling scene.

In BMX racing, Bethany Shriever has proven her talent with wins at the World Championships, while Australia’s Saya Sakakibara has emerged as a strong contender. American riders Felicia Stancil and Alise Willoughby have also made their mark on the world stage.

In BMX freestyle, American Hannah Roberts continues to dominate the women’s competition, while Logan Martin, the Tokyo Olympic gold medalist, remains a force to be reckoned with in the men’s division.

In mountain biking, recent world titles have been dominated by the likes of Tom Pidcock and Nino Schurter, setting the stage for an exciting showdown at the upcoming Olympics.

As the cycling world gears up for the 2024 Olympic Games, these athletes will undoubtedly be ones to watch as they compete for glory on the world’s biggest stage.