The 2024 season will be remembered as one for the record books, with new Olympic champions crowned, records shattered, and thrilling storylines unfolding. Some Grand Tours came down to the final moments, while others were decided early due to the dominance of their victors.
In addition to the victories and record-breaking performances, crashes played a significant role in shaping the season, with several high-profile incidents affecting the campaigns of key riders.
To focus on the most important moments in road cycling, we’ve excluded highlights from other disciplines, like gravel and mountain biking. However, it’s impossible not to mention Pauline Ferrand-Prévot’s remarkable win in the women’s cross-country mountain bike event on her fourth attempt, and Tom Pidcock’s stunning comeback to defend his gold medal in the men’s race.
The gravel World Championships in Belgium also delivered thrilling action, with Marianne Vos and Mathieu van der Poel capturing world titles in yet another discipline.
Returning to the road, we’ve narrowed down the best moments from the 2024 cycling season to just 12 standout highlights.