The race for the title in the elite category is set to be exciting next weekend. Defending champion Julien Taramarcaz has once again put himself in the position of favorite after some top results in the cyclo-cross World Cup. However, it was Marcel Wildhaber who was the best Swiss rider in the last two World Cup races. In doing so, he also took a piece of the role of favorite for himself. With Arnaud Grand, Lukas Flückiger, Florian Vogel and Simon Zahner, there are another four riders who will be battling it out for the title. The latter is also on the rise, having successfully returned to the season since his hand injury.

Even though Taramarcaz's rivals have moved closer and are sawing away at his seat as favorite, the Frenchman is clear about his mission next Sunday: "The Swiss Championships are my big goal again this season. I already have two titles, now I want to win the third!"With his self-confidence boosted, Marcel Wildhaber also reckons he has a chance, but soberly dismisses the role of favorite: "Julien certainly remains the top favorite. As I'm in good form at the moment, I will of course do everything I can to win the title. After the Swiss Championships, I still have three weeks to prepare for my second big goal, the World Championships in Hoogerheide in the Netherlands.

A new Swiss women's champion will be crowned in Bussnang. Jasmin Achermann, who won the title last year, has retired and will therefore no longer be looking to defend her title. Based on the results of the last races, Sina Frei and Katrin Leumann have emerged as the favorites.

The race in the U23 category should also be exciting. Several riders have the chance to become Swiss champion. The favorites are Lukas Müller, Fabian Lienhard, Lars Forster and Dominic Grab. Forster is also the defending champion. Whether Andri Frischknecht will be able to take part in the battle for the medals after breaking his collarbone in late fall is still up in the air.

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