The course starts and ends at Fuji International Speedway and follows the same The loop has m of climbing starting with a descent and is quickly followed by a tough incline before a more rolling section. Located just outside Tokyo on the Izu MTB Course, the men are the first to bid for gold medals before the women ride the following day. The course is a 4km lap with m of climbing. The course has various sections named Amagigoe, Joren-no-taki, Hashi, Wasabi, Odorikohodo and Karesansui, which reflect their characteristics.
Tom Pidcock and Mathieu van der Poel are also serious contenders. Before attention turns to the velodrome, the Tokyo Bay Zone hosts the BMX action — both the racing and freestyle events. Qualifiers for the former take place on the Thursday, before the semi-finals and medal events the following day.
The freestyle heats are the second Saturday, and the finals on the Sunday. Burney believes the course will crown a complete Olympic champion. The descents are true tests of bravery and skill. The Izu peninsula is often hot and humid in August. How riders react to the heat and humidity could decide who wins. Get the latest race news, results, commentary, and tech, delivered to your inbox.
The closing ceremony will take place on Sunday, August 8 at 7 a. Keep in mind that Tokyo, Japan, is 13 hours ahead of the eastern time zone in the United States. Most cycling events will air live in the middle of the night or in the early morning hours in the U. ET p. NBC is the main broadcaster in the U.
It will air a variety of both live events and replays on the following television channels:. Spanish-language coverage of the Olympics will be available through Telemundo and Universo. Live streaming and full replays of all events will be available to watch on nbcolympics. You can also stream the events on your smart TV through the. The road cycling events will start at Musashinonomori Park and finish at Fuji International Speedway.
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