The 2027 cycling world championships will give pride of place to climbers. Or at least to very strong runners when the road rises. This Tuesday, the organizers presented the course of this test disputed in Haute-Savoie on September 5, 2027. And the least we can say is that they were not there.
In total, 266 kilometers will be traveled during the online race, with 20 laps of a 13.3 km circuit. Each time, the runners will have to cross the terrible coast of Domancy (2.5 km at 9.4%). In total, this represents a total elevation of 5,700 m. Gigantic. This course recalls that of 1980, where Bernard Hinault had established himself. The Frenchman, ambassador of the event, also asked the organizers to program a race identical to that which he won 45 years ago.
Unsurprisingly, all the stars of the peloton will not be able to defend their chances thoroughly on such a journey. Exit in particular the specialists of the classics that are Mathieu Van der Poel, Wout Van Aert and Mads Pedersen. Let’s not even talk about sprinters like Tim Merlier and Jasper Philipsen. The victory will undoubtedly be played between climbers, with profiles like the inevitable Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard or Remco Evenepoel.