Tom Pidcock is set to lead Great Britain at the Road World Championships in Zürich.
He will be joined by Stevie Williams, who has had a successful season so far.
What happened?
Stevie Williams spoke to Cyclingnews at the Tour of Britain, stating his claim for a spot in the squad.
He said he hopes to be competitive and race the final or play a support role for one of the leaders.
Why it matters for Tom Pidcock
Tom Pidcock successfully defended his mountain bike title, but could only muster 13th in the road race at the Paris Olympics.
He confirmed that the World Championships are part of his plan for the remainder of 2024.
What comes next?
The Road World Championships will start on September 22 with the elite individual time trial events.
Ethan Hayter is keen to take one of Great Britain’s two spots in the event, having finished in the ballpark in Australia a couple of years ago.
Oscar Onley is hoping to make his World Championships debut this month after a bright year with the Dutch WorldTour team.
He has still managed to claim a Tour Down Under stage, completing his first Tour de France and a bright showing at the Tour of Britain.
The road race route in Zürich is 273.9km long, with the most climbing metres since Imola in 2020.
This is likely to be reflected in the startlist, with Tom Pidcock and Stevie Williams among the favorites.
The World Championships will be a key event for Tom Pidcock, as he looks to build on his successful season so far.
He will be joined by a strong team, including Stevie Williams, Oscar Onley, and Ethan Hayter.
The event will take place from September 22 to 29, with the road races taking place across the following weekend.
Tom Pidcock and the Great Britain team will be looking to make a strong impression in Zürich.