The Chrono des Nations has a rich and storied history, marking itself as one of the most prestigious individual time trials in women’s cycling. Legendary figures like Jeannie Longo, who holds the record with six victories spanning from 1987 to 2010, have dominated this event in its earlier years. Another standout, Zulfia Zabirova, claimed four victories in the late ’90s and early 2000s, cementing her legacy. More recently, stars such as Susanne Ljungskog and Amber Neben each took back-to-back wins in their respective eras, while Ellen van Dijk, Anna Kiesenhofer, and Audrey Cordon-Ragot have all added their names to the illustrious list of champions. In the last decade, the race has seen a series of different winners, with no rider able to claim consecutive victories, keeping the competition fierce and unpredictable.
This year’s lineup is stacked with talent, setting the stage for another thrilling edition of the race. Anna Kiesenhofer, the Olympic gold medalist, represents Austria and is always a name to watch in a time trial, with her meticulous preparation and analytical approach to racing. Grace Brown, the Australian powerhouse from FDJ-SUEZ, has had a standout season and will be a key contender for the title, given her strong form in time trials as the Olympic champion.
From Italy, Vittoria Guazzini, also riding for FDJ-SUEZ, brings a blend of youth and raw power, making her a rising star in the discipline. Norway’s Katrine Aalerud, riding for Uno-X Mobility, is another all-rounder who excels against the clock and could pose a serious threat to the favourites. Finally, Amber Kraak, another rider from FDJ-SUEZ adds further depth to the lineup, and though more known for her climbing abilities, her consistent development makes her a rider to keep an eye on.
Which teams are racing at Chrono des Nations 2024?
- Austria
- FDJ-SUEZ
- Uno-X Mobility
- Human Powered Health
- Lidl-Trek
- ARKEA-B&B HOTELS
- Team Coop-Repsol
- Keukens Redant Cycling Team
- Cofidis Women Team
- Team dsm-firmenich PostNL
- DD Group-Multum Accountants
- VolkerWessels Pro Cycling Team
- VC Morteau-Montbenoît Féminin
- Cynisca Cycling
- Entente Cycliste Thaonnaise
- Team ELLES-Groupama-Pays de la Loire
- Team Komugi-Grand Est
- Lanester Women Morbihan
- Primeau Vélo-Groupe Abadie
- Breizh Ladies
- Lifeplus Wahoo
- Canada
What does the Chrono des Nations race profile look like?
Where can I watch the Chrono des Nations 2024 race?
The race should be live on Youtube on Sunday 13th October 2024. The race starts at 12:50pm BST – Olympic Champion Grace Brown gets underway at 1:23pm BST.
Who are the main riders to watch?
- Grace Brown
- Amber Kraak
- Vittoria Guazzini
- Katrine Aalerud
- Anna Kiesenhofer
- Maeva Squiban
- Hannah Ludwig
- Loes Adegeest
- Mie Bj∅rndal Ottestad
- Stina Kagevi
- Isabel Sharp
