UCI Road World Championships 2022: Looking back on this year’s favorites

The UCI Road World Championships 2022 took place from 18th to 25th September in Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia. It was only the second time the event was held in Australia after the first one took took places in Geelong in 2010. Contestants could participate in a total of 11 events, held over a period of eight days. This included time trials, road races, and a mixed relay.

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This year's road cycling champions are Julian Alaphilippe and Mathieu van der Poel. Wout van Aert finished in fourth place in the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec. Tadej Pogačar won the GP Cyclist de Montréal. The Tour de France is scheduled for 2023. Remco Evenepoel has odds of +275 for that competition at PointsBet.

Annemiek van Vleuten is the favorite in the women's Elite category. Marianne Vos and Demi Vollering are also top favorites. Last year’s ITT champion Ellen van Dijk is defending her crown. Italy's Elisa Balsamo took the lead in a team with Elisabeth Longo Borghini and Silvia Persico.