"There are finally two longer time trials again" - Jens Voigt sees plenty of excitement in 'spectacular' 2024 Tour de France route

The 2024 Tour de France route has arrived. With many points of discussion and things to look forward to, former two-time stage winner Jens Voigt has taken a look at the profile and analysed where he thinks the race can be won or loss.

"What I think is good: There are finally two longer time trials again," Voigt begins his analysis for Eurosport. "Class riders like Jonas Vingegaard, Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel also have to demonstrate this quality, even though the trio has had no problems in the fight against the clock in recent years. The time trials speak for the three stars and against the French, Italian or South American hopefuls for the overall ranking - because the professionals from these countries are more purely mountain riders and will always lose ground in the time trials."

The fact that almost all of the sport's top GC riders look set lo lead opposing teams will ensure a battle for the ages believes Voigt. "As of now, both Vingegaard and Pogacar as well as Evenepoel will choose the tour as the highlight of the season and we viewers will finally get the big question answered as to who is the best," he says. "If we throw Primoz Roglic and the Yates brothers into the ring, the stage is set for a spectacular Tour de France."

"My conclusion: The ASO has once again managed to create a difficult and exciting route and with an altitude of 52,230 meters," finishes the 52-year-old German. "I can't wait to see the riders at the start in Florence on June 29th."