In cycling terms, 2024 has been the year of the goat as
Tadej Pogacar cemented himself as one of the greatest of all time, dominating from first pedal stroke to last and writing his season into the annals of the sport's illustrious history.
From a sensational, season-opening victory at
Strade Bianche to Grand Tour dominance across the
Giro d'Italia and
Tour de France, winning no fewer than 12 stages and both races' general classifications. From monumental wins at
Liege-Bastogne-Liege and
Il Lombardia to a first ever Rainbow Jersey triumph in the men's elite road race in Zurich, 2024 has unquestionably belonged to the Slovenian leader of
UAE Team Emirates.