1 New circuit, same finish
A cursory look at the headline finish at Saltburn Bank could lead you to believe this National Championships is a repeat of 2023, but the 2024 course takes a more languid route through the Tees Valley countryside than last year.
However, the total distance is similar, so you'll see the riders come past fewer times: five for the women, down from seven, and seven for the men, down from 10.
That gives you more time to go to the bar at the Victoria pub a short walk from the course.
2 There's less climbing
In 2023, the men tackled over 4,000m of ascent; in 2024 that's dropped to just 2,835m for the open race. The women's race has fallen from 2,826m to 2,025m. Last year's race was highly selective but expect a few more riders to be in contention come the closing stages this year.
3 Georgi's chance to equal Cooke
Pfeiffer Georgi would become only the second woman in the 21st century to successfully defend her title should she retain the British stripes on Sunday. While Lizzie Deignan has won three times, only Nicole Cooke, with a blistering tally of nine wins, has retained the title over consecutive years.
4 Beware Brotton Bank
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