Warner Bros. Discovery has announced its coverage plans for the 2024 UCI Track Champions League, which will be aired on Eurosport and discovery+. Viewers can expect comprehensive coverage of the competition, including pre- and post-race analysis. Adam Blythe and Joanna Roswell will be providing track-side coverage, while Rob Hatch, a recent Broadcast Sport Awards winner, will be the commentator.
The broadcast will feature a variety of camera angles, including one cable camera, four onboard rider cameras, 12 track cameras, and one on the “derny” – the leader bike in the Keirin. In an exciting development, S4C has secured the rights to broadcast the competition for the first time, with Welsh cyclist Emma Finucane set to make her debut. Rhodri Gomer will be presenting for S4C.
Scott Young, SVP content and production at Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming UCI Track Champions League. He highlighted the growing popularity of track cycling, especially after the success of the sport during the Olympic Games Paris 2024. With the return of Olympic and World Champions, Young expects heightened fan engagement and aims to showcase track cycling at its best.
The 2024 UCI Track Champions League calendar includes several rounds across different locations, such as Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France, Apeldoorn in the Netherlands, and London, UK. The Grand Finale will also take place in London, providing an exciting conclusion to the competition.
Gomer, speaking on behalf of S4C, emphasized the channel’s commitment to showcasing a variety of cycling events, including the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia. He highlighted the current excitement surrounding track cycling, with Welsh riders like Emma Finucane, Anna Morris, and Jess Roberts making a mark on the sport. Gomer expressed particular interest in Finucane’s participation, noting her impressive achievements at the Olympic Games and World Championships. He believes that Finucane has a strong chance of winning the league’s best sprint title this year.
The UCI Track Champions League is set to kick off on 23 November in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France, marking the beginning of an exhilarating series of races that will captivate cycling enthusiasts worldwide. Stay tuned for thrilling race action and the crowning of champions as the competition unfolds across various prestigious venues.