Overview

• Tadej Pogacar claimed the men's Vélo d’Or after a historic season, including victories in the Tour de France, Tour of Italy, and World Championships.
• Lotte Kopecky won the women's Vélo d’Or, recognized for her triumphs at the World Championships and Paris-Roubaix.
• Pogacar and Kopecky also received the Eddy Merckx Award for best classic riders, highlighting their dominance in one-day races.
• Romain Bardet was awarded the Bernard Hinault Trophy for best French rider, following his Tour de France stage win and time in the yellow jersey.
• Other notable winners included Pauline Ferrand-Prévot for her Olympic gold in mountain biking and Luis Angel Maté for his contributions to societal causes.