Interviews

With its new concept, the 2026 Tour de Suisse has broken new ground: for the first time, the women’s and men’s races took place simultaneously, on the same dates, in the same stage towns, and on largely identical routes. This WorldTour format—the only one of its kind in the world—is already attracting interest from other organizers and making the Tour de Suisse a true testing ground for the future of cycling.
In this interview, CEO Gabriela Buchs looks back on the project’s origins, the key decisions made behind the scenes, and the opportunities—as well as the challenges—that such a format presents for the future of cycling.

Every day, for a few hours on television, the Tour de Romandie winds its way through the roads and landscapes of French-speaking Switzerland. A race, images, winners. But behind this familiar spectacle lies a complex organization, behind-the-scenes decisions, and dozens of people who make the event happen day after day.

Behind the miles, the climbs, and the finish lines lies everything we don’t see: the daily grind, the small adjustments, and the choices that shape a career at the highest level.

Elise Chabbey, 32, is the Swiss cyclist who combines power, racing intelligence and personality. A former Olympic kayaker and doctor, she turned to professional cycling rather late in life, but quickly confirmed her talent. In 2025, she took the polka-dot jersey in the Tour de France Femmes and won the Tour de Romandie Féminin on her home turf in Switzerland. Behind her victories lies a thoughtful athlete, capable of handling pressure while remaining approachable. Welcome behind the scenes of Elise Chabbey.

The 35-year-old Swiss rider, who has been a pro since 2014 and has already taken part in 6 Tours de France, rides for the Alpecin-Deceuninck team, alongside Mathieu van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen among others.

In the peloton, he has forged a solid reputation as a versatile, tireless and passionate rider.
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