Tour of Romandie
The Tour de Romandie is a prestigious stage race in the UCI World Tour, traversing the French-speaking Romandie region of Switzerland. Established in 1947 to celebrate Swiss Cycling's 50th anniversary, it has been a fixture in the cycling calendar, except for the 2020 interruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
History of the Tour of Romandie
Characterized by its challenging terrain, the race typically ventures north towards the Jura and the Alps. It starts and often ends with individual time trials, the final one usually in Lausanne, showcasing a mix of flat and mountainous stages that favor strong climbers and time trialists. The event is noted for its scenic yet demanding routes and serves as a key tune-up for the Giro d'Italia. Historically, the race has been an indicator of form, with four winners subsequently triumphing in the Tour de France the same year: Stephen Roche (1987), Cadel Evans (2011), Bradley Wiggins (2012), and Chris Froome (2013). In 2022, the inaugural Tour de Romandie Féminin was launched, marking the race's 75th anniversary.
Most victories in the Tour de Romandie
Italy boasts the highest number of victories in the Tour de Romandie, achieving 13 wins, closely followed by Switzerland with 12 successes. France has also shown strong performances with 10 victories. Notably, the race has seen a variety of winners from different countries, reflecting its international prestige.
3 victories: Stephen Roche
2 victories: Ferdinand Kübler, Jean Forestier, Louis Rostollan, Vittorio Adorni, Gianni Motta, Tony Rominger, Pascal Richard, Dario Frigo, Tyler Hamilton, Cadel Evans, Chris Froome, and Primož Roglič
2 victories: Ferdinand Kübler, Jean Forestier, Louis Rostollan, Vittorio Adorni, Gianni Motta, Tony Rominger, Pascal Richard, Dario Frigo, Tyler Hamilton, Cadel Evans, Chris Froome, and Primož Roglič
Most recent winners Tour of Romandie
2023 Adam Yates
2022 Aleksandr Vlasov
2021 Geraint Thomas
2020 No race due to the pandemic
2019 Primož Roglič
2018 Primož Roglič
2017 Richie Porte
2016 Nairo Quintana
2015 Ilnur Zakarin
2022 Aleksandr Vlasov
2021 Geraint Thomas
2020 No race due to the pandemic
2019 Primož Roglič
2018 Primož Roglič
2017 Richie Porte
2016 Nairo Quintana
2015 Ilnur Zakarin
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- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024
- This is not a gravel race. UCI fail, from the surface they are on to team tactics. In what country was the first "gravel race" in what country is the most popular gravel race? Go with the race model that created the discipline.
Barnes127411-10-2024 - And don't forget he has now won 4 of the big 10 races (Grand tours, Monuments and WC/OG) in one year with a chance to make that 5. (5 has only been done once before)Joostmehrtens05-10-2024