In the summer of 2024, the eyes of cycling fans around the world will be on Paris, where the Olympic Games will take place. The thirtieth edition of the Summer Games promises to be particularly spectacular, especially for fans of all four cycling disciplines! TeamNL and all other countries are busy with preparations, and expectations are high. We take a look at the program.
Road cycling Olympic Games 2024 program
Road cycling plays a prominent role in Paris during the Olympic Games. This event, which takes place on the public roads of the French capital and the surrounding region, includes both an individual time trial and a road race. The major countries will start the road race with four riders, while the Netherlands, in the category below, will compete with three riders.
The course of the road race for both men and women is designed to offer opportunities for both climbers and sprinters, ensuring a dynamic and unpredictable race. For Dutch fans, there is much to look forward to, as TeamNL has strong medal contenders. Mathieu van der Poel is the frontrunner for the men’s team, and Demi Vollering is competing for the women’s team. The men’s race will also feature top riders such as Wout van Aert, Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel, and Tom Pidcock.
Saturday, July 27, 2024 – Women’s Individual Time Trial (🏁 16:00 GMT+2, 10.00 AM EST)
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Saturday, July 27, 2024 – Men’s Individual Time Trial (🏁 18:00 GMT+2, 12.00 AM EST)
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Saturday, August 3, 2024 – Men’s Road Race (🏁 18:00 GMT+2, 12.00 AM EST)
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Sunday, August 4, 2024 – Women’s Road Race (🏁 18:30 GMT+2, 12.30 AM EST)
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Program mountain biking Olympics 2024
No Mathieu van der Poel, as he is fully focusing on the road race. Therefore, no Dutch men will be at the start of the Olympic mountain biking event. However, the women’s team has plenty of medal chances for TeamNL, with Puck Pieterse and Anne Terpstra at the start. They will face strong competition from top favorite Pauline Ferrand-Prevot. In the men’s event, all eyes are on defending champion Tom Pidcock of Great Britain.
Sunday, July 28, 2024 – Women’s Cross-Country (🏁 15:30 GMT+2, 09.30 AM EST)
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Monday, July 29, 2024 – Cross-Country men (🏁 15:30 GMT+2, 09.30 AM EST)
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BMX Olympic Games 2024 program
Has anyone ever ridden a BMX bike? The best in the world go incredibly fast on a track full of obstacles! For TeamNL, Niek Kimmann will not be participating due to an injury, so medal success must come from Jaymio Brink. In the women’s competition, Laura Smulders, Merel Smulders, and Manon Veenstra are competing for a medal!
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 – BMX Freestyle Women (🏁 16:00 – 16:30 GMT+2, 10.00 AM EST – 10.30 AM EST)
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024 – BMX Freestyle men (🏁 16:00 – 16:30 GMT+2, 10.00 – 10.30 AM EST)
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Friday, July 2, 2024 – BMX race women (🏁 22:00 – 22:30 GMT+2, 16.00 PM EST)
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Friday, August 2, July 2024 – BMX race men (🏁 22:00 – 22:30 GMT+2, 16.00 PM EST)
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Track cycling program Olympic Games 2024
Track cycling, a sport known for its speed, strategy, and above all, pure power. This discipline is held in the Velodrome in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. The races range from short sprints to long-distance races and everything in between, whether it’s one-on-one or in a small peloton. In Paris, the best track cyclists in the world will compete for gold, silver, and bronze in various events, including the Sprint, Keirin, and Team Pursuit.
What makes track cycling so fascinating is the combination of explosive power and technical finesse. Races are often decided at the last moment, where every millisecond counts. Expectations are high for the Netherlands. The country has a rich history in track cycling and hopes to achieve success once again at the Olympic Games in Paris with riders like Harrie Lavreysen and Jeffrey Hoogland.
Monday, August 5, 2024 – Women’s Team Sprint (🏁 19:30 – 20:00 GMT+2, 13.30 – 14.00 PM EST)
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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 – Team sprint men (🏁 19:30 – 20:00 GMT+2, 13.30 – 14.00 PM EST)
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – Women’s Team Pursuit (🏁19:30 – 20:00 GMT+2, 13.30 – 14.00 PM EST)
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – Men’s Team Pursuit (🏁19:30 – 20:00 GMT+2, 13.30 – 14.00 PM EST)
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Thursday, August 8, 2024 – Keirin women (🏁19:30 – 20:00 GMT+2, 13.30 – 14.00 PM EST)
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Thursday, August 8, 2024 – Omnium men (🏁19:30 – 20:00 GMT+2, 13.30 – 14.00 PM EST)
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Friday, August 9, 2024 – Sprint men (🏁19:30 – 20:00 GMT+2, 13.30 – 14.00 PM EST)
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Friday, August 9, 2024 – Madison women (🏁19:30 – 20:00 GMT+2, 13.30 – 14.00 PM EST)
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Saturday, August 10, 2024 – Madison men (🏁19:30 – 20:00 GMT+2, 13.30 – 14.00 PM EST)
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Sunday, August 11, 2024 – Sprint Women (🏁13:00 – 14:30 GMT+2, 07.00 – 09.30 AM EST)
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Sunday, August 11, 2024 – Women’s Omnium (🏁13:00 – 14:30 GMT+2, 07.00 – 09.30 AM EST)
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Sunday, August 11, 2024 – Keirin men (🏁 13:00 – 14:30 GMT+2, 07.00 – 09.30 AM EST)
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What can we expect from Paris 2024?
As the Olympic Games approach, the excitement is building. For the Dutch cycling team, Paris 2024 is a chance to shine once again on the world stage. Preparations are in full swing, and both the track and road cyclists of TeamNL are training hard to be in top form at the start.
Track cycling will take place in the brand-new Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome. The road races will feature the beautiful French landscape, with start and finish locations that are iconic for the sport of cycling.
Key dates and locations
The cycling events at Paris 2024 are scheduled from July 26 to August 11. The track events will be held from August 5 to 9, while the road races are set for August 3 and 4. It promises to be an intense few weeks for both athletes and fans.
The Olympic Games in Paris 2024 promise to be a spectacle once again for both track and road cycling. With the best riders in the world at the start, challenging courses, and the beautiful setting of Paris, we are in for a major sporting event. For Dutch cycling fans, there is much to look forward to, with TeamNL ready to compete for medals and national pride. Best of luck to the athletes and enjoy watching, fans!
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