Pogacar won the most, but these other riders (and countries) also stand out with statistics
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The 2024 cycling year began on Jan. 16 with the first stage of the Santos Tour Down Under. It then turned mainly into the year of Tadej Pogacar and ended Sunday Veneto Classic, won by Magnus Cort. It was a year filled with insane performances that led to many impressive statistics. The International Cycling Union (UCI) came up with a recap of the 2024 cycling year.
Pogacar, Pogacar, and again Pogacar: indeed, that's how we can describe this cycling year. Only in Milan-Sanremo and the GP de Québec did the Slovenian cross the line without taking the overall victory. Giro d'Italia, Tour de France, World Championships on the road... We could keep going for a while. He won a staggering 25 times, more than any other rider. Tim Merlier and Mads Pedersen completed the victory podium with 16 and 12 victories, respectively. Therefore, Pogacar is lonely at the top of the UCI ranking with 11,655 points, scoring almost double the number of points as number two Remco Evenepoel (6072.6 points).
Logically, Pogacar's team also tops the UCI team ranking. UAE Team Emirates won a whopping 81 (!) times, earning 36,808.6 points. That is over fifteen thousand points more than number two, Visma | Lease a Bike. The Dutch formation gathered 20,385 points this year. Soudal Quick-Step is the third team in 2024 with 17,845 points.
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No. 1 victorious country, Belgium Martin most kilometers of the year
The UCI ranking also offers interesting country rankings. Indeed, Belgium proudly tops the list with 24,311 points. Slovenia is second with 17,765.9 points, followed by Spain (14,583.9 points) and France (12,288.7 points). The Netherlands is also ahead of Denmark and Italy, at position seven with 11,970 points.
Considering the highest number of wins per country, Belgium is number one this year, with 131 wins. France ranks second with 121 wins, while Italy takes the bronze medal with 84 wins. The Netherlands falls just outside the podium with 74 wins.
Anyway, enough about all the victories. Distance is also significant in cycling, especially in competitions. The rider who did that the most this year is Guillaume Martin. The Frenchman of Cofidis rode no less than 14,378 kilometers in competition. Country and teammate Thomas Champion takes the silver medal in that ranking with 13,934 kilometers. Danny van Poppel completes the podium with a whopping 13,851 kilometers.
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Latest Comments
- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024