Tadej Pogačar and Lotte Kopecky Winners of the 2024 VÉLO D’OR®

This Friday, December 6, 2024, the second Vélo d’Or ceremony was held at Pavillon Gabriel in Paris. Presented by Claire Bricogne (journalist for L’Équipe channel) and David Millar (former Scottish cyclist, yellow jersey wearer and stage winner in the three Grand Tours), the ceremony honored the greatest male and female riders. Established by Vélo Magazine, this award has been recognized by riders since 1992.

Source: Press Release – Vélo d’Or – Photos: ©Stéphane Mantey / L’Équipe ©Patrick Messina / L’Équipe

The Laureates

The Men’s World Vélo d’Or®, rewarding the best cyclist of the season, was awarded to Tadej Pogačar. Voted by an international jury of 40 cycling journalists from 25 countries.

The Women’s World Vélo d’Or®, rewarding the best female cyclist of the season, was awarded to Lotte Kopecky. Voted by an international jury of 40 cycling journalists from 25 countries.

The Men’s Eddy Merckx Trophy, rewarding the best Classics specialist, was awarded to Tadej Pogačar. Voted by an international jury of 40 cycling journalists from 25 countries.

The Women’s Eddy Merckx Trophy, rewarding the best female Classics specialist, was awarded to Lotte Kopecky. Voted by an international jury of 40 cycling journalists from 25 countries.

The Bernard Hinault Trophy, rewarding the best French road cyclist, was awarded to Romain Bardet. Voted by a jury of 30 French journalists.

The Daniel Morelon Trophy, rewarding the best French cyclist in Olympic disciplines (MTB, BMX, track cycling), was awarded to Pauline Ferrand-Prévot. Voted by a jury of 30 French journalists.

The Trophy for the best global cyclist in Olympic disciplines (MTB, BMX, track cycling) was awarded to Harrie Lavreysen. Voted by an international jury of 40 cycling journalists from 25 countries.

The Trophy for the best French para-cyclist was awarded to Alexandre Léauté. Voted by a jury of 30 French journalists.

The Gino Mäder Prize, rewarding solidarity actions or societal causes championed by a committed athlete, was awarded to Luis Ángel Maté. Awarded by a jury composed of personalities from the cycling world and representatives of the Vélo d’Or® and LCL organizations.