This weekend, the world’s eyes will be on Rock Hill as the UCI World Championships approach. In the women’s field, Australia’s Sakakibara is the woman to beat after an impressive season with multiple World Cup wins. Defending UCI World Championships winner Great Britain’s Shriever will also be a strong contender.
In the men’s field, France’s Romain Mahieu, the UCI points leader, will be looking to defend his World Championship title. Joris Daudet, who has recovered from a collarbone injury, will also be a threat. Colombia’s Diego Arboleda and Carlos Ramirez, as well as Netherlands’ Niek Kimmann and Australia’s Izaac Kennedy, will also be riders to watch out for. These riders have spent the entire World Cup season preparing for this moment and their skills and determination are sure to make for some thrilling races at Rock Hill. The World Championships are known to be the toughest race of the year but these riders are ready for it.
