Worlds 2012: Genova versus Maastricht

National teams race in Varese, Italy, host of the 2008 Worlds

National teams race in Varese, Italy, host of the 2008 Worlds (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

The International Cycling Union (UCI) will announce the 2012 World Championships host city next Wednesday in Mendrisio, Switzerland. Dutch city Maastricht and Italy's Genova have the upper hand, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.