The flat course along the Birs in Basel's Schänzli is the ideal World Championship test. The races are fast and the riders can push the pace again. Accordingly, a tactical story unfolded, with nine riders forming the leading group at the halfway point of the race. The decision was made on the last climb, when Joel Roth rode a little too hard on Lukas Flückiger and the front of the race took off. Lars Forster gained the decisive seconds on world number 2 Gerhard Kerschbaumer and brought victory back to the stadium. Matthias Stirnemann secured third place in a thrilling sprint. Forster also took the lead in the overall standings of the PROFFIX Swiss Bike Cup with this victory.

In the women's race, Jolanda Neff doesn't let it come down to a sprint and takes care of the decision beforehand. The European champion takes a commanding victory ahead of U23 world champion Alessandra Keller and Nicole Koller. Only 15th place for Ramona Forchini, but that is enough for her to defend the leader's jersey in the overall standings of the PROFFIX Swiss Bike Cup.

Lugano as the final of the PROFFIX Swiss Bike Cup

A total of 667 athletes ensured a perfect atmosphere and top-class sport at the Bikefestival Basel in excellent summer weather. The finale of the PROFFIX Swiss Bike Cup will take place on September 22 in the city center of Lugano, where the top 50 per category will once again duel for the daily and overall victory and present a new city format in the short race.

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