Jonas Vingegaard
The young Danish cyclist emerged from the shadows of the competition to win the 2022 Tour de France in a fashion stunning other racers and spectators alike. After some much deserved downtime, the quiet Dane is set to establish himself as a GC contender for years to come. In 2023, he won the Tour de France again and established himself as a favorite in 2024, where he finished second overall.
Wout Van Aert
What can you say about Wout van Aert? UCI cyclocross World Champion? Yep. Multiple times? Oh yeah. Man for the Classics? Of course. Green jersey winner in the Tour de France? Sure. Super domestique and climber? Why not? Bronze medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in ITT? Absolutely. Is there anything Wout can’t do? We wouldn’t count him out. Oh, and he’s got great hair, too.
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot
Cycling legend Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, a 2014 road world champion who pivoted to dominate mountain biking, will return to the road full-time in 2025 with Team Visma | Lease a Bike. Following her Olympic gold in Paris, the French star signed a three-year deal with the Dutch squad. Her comeback has already proven historic, securing major victories at both Paris-Roubaix and the Tour de France Femmes.
Marianne Vos
As one of the most decorated riders in the history of women's cycling, Marianne stormed onto the world stage in her first senior year and immediately began racking up World Cup and World Championship titles in cyclocross and road racing, and an Olympic Gold Medal in the Points Race. Regardless of the cycling discipline, Marianne is a legitimate contender for the crown. She secured a silver medal at the 2024 Olympic road race.