The course is 244km with some demanding climbs, and conditions will play a massive part. I was in Tokyo a few years ago and the temperature and humidity were off the scale — I was only outside for ten minutes, but the sweat was pouring off me. It could get dangerous for the riders, so I’m pleased the organisers haven’t ruled out reducing the length of the race if conditions are bad. Former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas is in a strong British team with twins Adam and Simon Yates and Tao Geoghegan Hart. All four could be up there at the finish, but Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel is capable of a stunning one-day performance. CHRIS HOY

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