The finish truss is up and waiting for the races(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Team USA riders en masse in Innsbruck(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
An Austrian rider is bundled up against the cold(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Team Austria train in Innsbruck(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Team Austria (Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Slovenian riders show off some tricks on their training ride(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
The Italain women keep pace in Innsbruck(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Chinese riders on the road in Austria(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Eritrean riders are hoping for an upset result this week(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Amanda Spratt and Lucy Kennedy of Australia ride through the finish line(Image credit: Getty Images)
The annual migration of the world's best cyclists is taking place in Innsbruck, Austria, this week for the UCI Road World Championships, and the roads are thick with riders who hope to represent their countries well.
After six days of racing, just two events remain: Saturday's elite women's road race and Sunday's elite men's finale. Rainbow jerseys have already been awarded in the team time trials, individual time trials, and junior and U23 road races.
Throughout the week, riders have been visiting the venues and reconnoitring the courses in anticipation of this weekend's marquee events. Click or swipe through the gallery above for a look at some of their training rides.
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