The 2024 cycling season came to an end last Sunday with a victory by Magnus Cort Nielsen at the Veneto Classic. Tadej Pogacar dominated the men’s races, while the women’s races were more competitive. Let’s take a look at the UCI rankings at the end of this year.
Tadej Pogacar had an outstanding season, winning the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France, and other prestigious races. He finished the season with an impressive 11,655 points, almost double that of the second-place rider, Remco Evenepoel. With 25 victories, Pogacar had one of the most successful seasons in cycling history.
In the sprinter category, Jasper Philipsen finished third overall and was the top sprinter in the rankings. Despite fewer victories than last year, Philipsen’s wins in races like the Tour de France and Milan San Remo earned him a high position. The top 10 rankings saw some changes, with riders like Wout Van Aert and Primoz Roglic dropping in the standings.
On the women’s side, Lotte Kopecky had a stellar season, winning 16 races including Paris-Roubaix and securing the top spot with 3,770 points. Elisa Longo Borghini and Marianne Vos also made their way back into the top 10 rankings with impressive performances.
French riders did not make it into the top 30 overall, but two French women secured spots in the top 10. Juliette Labous and Evita Muzic had strong seasons, finishing in the top 10 rankings.
UAE Team Emirates and SD Worx were the dominant teams in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively. UAE Team Emirates led the men’s rankings, while SD Worx topped the women’s rankings for the fourth consecutive year.
Overall, the cycling season of 2024 had its share of exciting races and standout performances. Fans can look forward to more thrilling competitions in the upcoming seasons. Join our community on Todaycycling to stay updated on all the latest cycling news and events.