Tadej Pogacar was logically crowned Vélo d’Or 2024, rewarding an absolutely exceptional season. The 26-year-old Slovenian dominated world Cycling, establishing himself as the best rider of the year at the Vélo d'Or ceremony in Paris this Friday. He thus won his second title, after his victory in 2021, and confirms an unrivaled year. Pogacar's 2024 season will go down in the annals of cycling. The UAE Team Emirates rider hit hard at the start of the year, achieving a double by winning the Giro then the Tour de France. He thus becomes one of the rare riders in history to win both grand tours in the same season. But his exploits did not stop there. Pogacar also triumphed on two of the most prestigious Monuments: Liège-Bastogne-Liège and the Tour of Lombardy. Added to this are his 25 victories in total.
Almost unchallenged domination this season
Pogacar's domination in 2024 has been almost total. With the exception of a few races like Jasper Philipsen, winner of the San Remo sprint after valuable help from Mathieu Van der Poel, or Michael Matthews, who won the Quebec Grand Prix, few were able to measure up to him . During the Tour de France, he outperformed his main rival Jonas Vingegaard, whom he finished ahead of after finishing behind him in the previous two editions. Its season in 2024 has eclipsed almost all its rivals, with one goal: to continue to make cycling history. The Slovenian intends to continue his domination in 2025, he who will proudly wear his world champion jersey.
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Tadej Pogacar was crowned Vélo d’Or 2024, rewarding an absolutely exceptional season. The 26-year-old Slovenian dominated world cycling, establishing himself as the best rider of the year at the Vélo d'Or ceremony in Paris this Friday.
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