It is an impressive field of riders for the 4th Tour de Suisse Women despite the absence of defending champion Marlen Reusser. Reusser’s teammate Demi Vollering (Team SD Worx – Protime) is stepping into the breach. In addition, several young Swiss cyclists and mountain bike star Jolanda Neff are ready to shake things up.
Primeo Energie Leader Jersey
The race for the yellow leader’s jersey is on from the first kilometre. With no time to warm up it will be full on from the starters signal. It’s a tough Tour de Suisse Women and hence only the strongest climbers will be in contention for overall victory.
- Demi Vollering (Team SD Worx – Protime)
- Katarzyna Niewiadoma (Canyon//SRAM Racing)
- Elisa Longo Borghini (Lidl – Trek)
- Amber Kraak (FDJ-Suez)
- Yara Kastelijn (Fenix-Deceuninck)
- Kristen Faulkner (EF Education – Cannondale)
Enter your prediction for the overall winner of the Tour de Suisse Women 2024 here.
react Points Jersey
The first two days will be a fight for survival for the sprint specialists. Anyone who can keep some energy in reserve can attack on stages 3 and 4. The intermediate sprint classifications will also be key to stay in the running for the black jersey:
- Elise Chabbey (Canyon//SRAM Racing)
- Noemi Rüegg (EF Education – Cannondale)
- Christina Schweinberger (Fenix – Deceuninck)
- Demi Vollering (SD Worx – Protime)
Bank WIR QOM Jersey
There are plenty of QOM points up for grabs at this Tour de Suisse Women. Strong climbing legs are essential. Right from the start the battle will begin between the best climbers for the red jersey. The following cyclists are among the favorites:
- Demi Vollering (Team SD Worx – Protime)
- Amanda Spratt (Lidl – Trek)
- Gaia Realini (Lidl – Trek)
- Urska Zigart (Liv Alula Jayco)
- Evita Muzic (FDJ-Suez)
- Brodie Chapman (Lidl – Trek)
- Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig (FDJ – Suez)
Lend.ch Youth Jersey
All riders under the age of 25 are eligible for the white Lend.ch youth jersey. The field of young athletes features some promising stars of the future who are already performing strongly today. These are the young riders in contention for the white jersey:
- Caroline Andersson (Liv Alula Jayco)
- Gaia Realini (Lidl – Trek)
- Niamh Fisher-Black (Team SD Worx – Protime)
- Neve Bradbury (Canyon//SRAM Racing)
- Kim Cadzow (EF Education – Cannondale)
Switzerland’s Aces
Competing in their home country is a very special feeling for athletes. Swiss riders on the start line this year will all be hunting stage wins. Here is a selection of athletes who will be contesting the Tour de Suisse Women this year:
- Elise Chabbey (Canyon//SRAM Racing)
- Noemi Rüegg (EF Education – Cannondale)
- Jolanda Neff (Swiss Cycling Team)
- Petra Stiasny (Fenix-Deceuninck)
- Elena Hartmann (Team Roland)
In addition, the Swiss colours will be proudly worn by the National Team who are once again participating in this year’s Tour de Suisse Women.
