Vote for your International Rider of the Year
Who was the best rider in the world in 2026? You get to decide
The 2026 International Rider of the Year award is up for grabs, and it's your vote that will decide the winner. Six exceptional cyclists have been shortlisted, each having had a phenomenal season despite the high standards set by their peers. Demi Vollering, Tadej Pogačar, Remco Evenepoel, Tadej Pogačar, Marlen Reusser, Paul Seixas and Lorena Wiebes are among those who stood out this year, proving themselves worthy of the honor.
Demi Vollering, the Dutchwoman, almost won two major events—Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France—and secured victories in several others, including the World Championship road race. Tadej Pogačar, the Slovenian cyclist, won his fifth Tour de France title and dominated every other race he started, making him a strong contender for the award.
Remco Evenepoel, the Belgian rider, had a remarkable season after moving to Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, claiming second place at the Tour de France and several other victories. Paul Seixas, the Frenchman, made a huge impact in his first full year as a professional cyclist, winning races throughout the season and securing a podium finish at the Tour de France.
Lorena Wiebes, the sprinter, won 25 times this season, including several stage races, making her another strong candidate for the International Rider of the Year award. Voting for the winner closes on November 15, with the results set to be revealed in the December 3 edition of Cycling Weekly.
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