Only the top ten riders in the world are invited to compete in the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final, which will be held on Friday 7 December during CHI Geneva.

A concept similar to the ATP World Finals in tennis, also supported by Rolex, the Top 10 Final is the only contest run by the competitors, through the IJRC. Rolex has been Title Sponsor of the event since its inception in 2001. This year will be the 18th edition, with CHI Geneva hosting for the 14th time.

Rolex Testimonee and 2010 champion Steve Guerdat will be looking to regain his title in 2018. Whilst Rolex's newest Testimonee Martin Fuchs will be contending for the very first time, endeavouring to finish his magnificent year on a high by achieving victory.

The competitors in the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final are:

World no. 1 Harrie Smolders (NED)

World no. 2 Steve Guerdat (SUI)

World no. 3 Henrik von Eckermann (SWE)

World no. 4 Marcus Ehning (GER)

World no. 5 McLain Ward (USA)

World no. 6 Peder Fredricson (SWE)

World no. 7 Daniel Deusser (GER)

World no. 8 Martin Fuchs (SUI)

World no. 11 Niels Bruynseels (BEL), replacing world no. 9 Beezie Madden (USA)

World no. 12 Ben Maher (GBR), replacing world no. 10 Eric Lamaze (CAN) 

Press release from Rolex

Photo © Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final