Tour de Romandie 2024 Live Stream: TV Coverage, History, Preview, Stages & Teams

The Tour de Romandie 2024, a UCI World Tour stage race, runs from April 23 to April 28, organized by ex-pro Richard Chassot. Dating back to 1947, it boasts a challenging course with over 11,000 meters of climbing across six stages. Notable riders like Caruso, Soler, Thomas, Lopez, and Ganna are set to compete, using the race as a pre-Giro test.

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Additionally, it offers a platform for younger talents to showcase their skills. With a route slightly shorter than last year’s but still demanding, the event promises thrilling competition and serves as a crucial evaluation for team managers. The event will be available live on FloBikes, Eurosport, and SRF (for free).

Tour de Romandie 2024 TV Coverage & Watch Online

For cycling fans in the US and Canada, FloBikes offers comprehensive coverage of the 2024 Tour de Romandie for USD 150 annually. Swiss fans can enjoy live streaming of the event at no cost through Play SRF. Fans in the UK can access coverage via Discovery+, starting at GBP 30 per month for the Premium plan. Additionally, Eurosport will broadcast the race on their channels.

Whether you’re following from North America, Switzerland, or the UK, there are multiple options available to catch all the thrilling action of this UCI World Tour stage race.

Tour de Romandie History

Founded in 1947 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Swiss Cycling Union, the Tour de Romandie debuted with 10 teams and 40 riders tackling four stages, with Belgian cyclist Désiré Keteleer emerging as the inaugural winner. Notably, Irishman Stephen Roche dominated the race between 1983 and 1987, securing three victories, a record yet to be surpassed. Among the riders who have clinched the title twice is Primož Roglič, with wins in 2018 and 2019.

Switzerland boasts eight homegrown winners, including Tony Rominger, who triumphed in 1991 and 1995, and Pascal Richard, who achieved back-to-back victories in 1993 and 1994. The Tour de Romandie’s elevation to ProTour status in 2006 and subsequently to WorldTour in 2011 underscores its significance in the cycling calendar. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Swiss Alps, the race serves as an ideal preparation for the Giro d’Italia, the first Grand Tour of the season, which follows closely on its heels.

77e édition du Tour de Romandie du 23 au 28 avril
Baptême du feu pour le Genevois Matteo Constant Elite (Fondations Cycling Team) qui découvrira le niveau UCI World Tour.
Le 28 avril, rendez-vous à Vernier pour encourager les coureurs lors de l'ultime étape du Tour de Romandie. pic.twitter.com/ZB3L6JgBLc
— GE-Sport (@ge_sportive) April 15, 2024

Tour de Romandie Preview

The 77th edition of the Tour de Romandie is set to take place from April 23rd to 28th, returning to the calendar as a significant fixture in the final week of April. This six-day race traverses the French-speaking cantons of Switzerland, known collectively as Romandie, providing a challenging platform for world competition.

Originating in 1947 with a four-day format, the event gained World Tour status in 2011 and has since expanded to six days, serving as crucial preparation for riders and teams gearing up for the Giro d’Italia. Notably, the Tour de Romandie Féminin was introduced in 2022, further diversifying the event’s offerings on the Women’s World Tour. Stephen Roche holds the record for the most General Classification victories, determining the title in 1983, 1984, and 1987.

Recent years have seen riders like Primož Roglič achieve dual overall triumphs, with wins in 2018 and 2019. In 2023, Adam Yates seized the GC lead with a solo victory on stage 5, ultimately securing the title ahead of Matteo Jorgenson and Damiano Caruso. Despite a slightly shorter route compared to the previous year, the 2024 edition still boasts over 11,000 meters of climbing, featuring a prologue in Payerne and a challenging individual time trial loop around Oron. The climax arrives with a demanding stage to Leysin in the Vaud Alps, culminating in the final finish at Vernier, near Geneva.

Tour de Romandie 2024 Stages

Date	Day	Stage	Distance (KM)
23/04	Tuesday	Prologue \| Payerne – Payerne	2.28
24/04	Wednesday	Stage 1 \| Château d’Oex – Fribourg	165.7
25/04	Thursday	Stage 2 \| Fribourg – Salvan/Les Marécottes	171
26/04	Friday	Stage 3 (ITT) \| Oron – Oron	15.5
27/04	Saturday	Stage 4 \| Saillon – Leysin	151.7
28/04	Sunday	Stage 5 \| Vernier – Vernier	150.8

Tour de Romandie 2024 Teams

Alpecin – Deceuninck: Riesebeek, Meurisse
Arkéa – B&B Hotels: Venturini, Rodríguez
INEOS Grenadiers: Castroviejo, Bernal
Astana Qazaqstan Team: Tejada, Lutsenko
Bahrain – Victorious: Caruso, Arndt
Lidl – Trek: Konrad, Geoghegan Hart
BORA – hansgrohe: Vlasov, Hindley
Cofidis: Herrada, Coquard
Soudal Quick-Step: Van Wilder, Masnada
Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team: Vendrame, Godon
Team dsm-firmenich PostNL: Liepiņš, Dinham
Team Visma | Lease a Bike: Tratnik, Gesink
EF Education – EasyPost: Valgren, de Bod
Groupama – FDJ: Molard, Martinez
Intermarché – Wanty: Smith, Meintjes
Movistar Team: Oliveira, Mas
Team Jayco AlUla: Juul-Jensen, Hamilton
UAE Team Emirates: Yates, McNulty
Lotto Dstny: Sepúlveda, Kron
Tudor Pro Cycling Team: Reichenbach, Dainese
Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team: Howson, de la Cruz
Team Corratec – Vini Fantini: Padun, Bonifazio
Swiss Cycling: Stehli, Balmer

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the race?

The race is approximately 11,000 meters of climbing over six stages.

Who are some notable riders participating?

Notable riders include Damiano Caruso, Marc Soler, Geraint Thomas, Miguel Angel Lopez, and Filippo Ganna.

What is the route for Tour de Romandie 2024?

The race starts in Payerne with a prologue, followed by five stages, and ends in Vernier.

What is the purpose of Tour de Romandie?

The race serves as a pre-Giro test for some riders, a test for younger riders to gain leadership or protected roles in a World Tour race, and an opportunity for team managers to evaluate riders’ performance.