The UCI recently announced that there are nine teams that have registered for the top-tier next year that include Al BTC Ljubljana, Canyon-Sram, FDJ Nouvelle-Aquitaine Futuroscope, Greenedge Cycling, Liv Racing, Movistar Team Women, Team Sunweb, Trek-Segafredo, and new registrant SD Worx (formerly Boels Dolmans). Its nearly impossible to top this list with any other racer, since van Vleuten is not only .css-qlm9kn{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#067EA7;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;background-image:linear-gradient( to bottom, #7fdbfa, #7fdbfa);-webkit-background-position:0 100%;background-position:0 100%;background-repeat:repeat-x;-webkit-background-size:0 0;background-size:0 0;padding-bottom:0.05rem;padding-top:0.05rem;}.css-qlm9kn:hover{color:#045976;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;-webkit-background-size:.625rem 3.125rem;background-size:.625rem 3.125rem;}the 2019 World Champion, shes also currently crossing finish lines with huge gaps behind her. In 2019, womens major cycling races are often cast as the plus one to the mens main events. "We believe that further investigation is needed to understand why this continues to increase," stated The Cyclists' Alliance. 5 . The 2019 World Time Trial champion, Chlo Dygert is a force. Results: *** Annemiek van Vleuten of the Netherlands celebrates winning the fifth La Course by Le Tour de France in 2018. Once cyclists reach the UCI World Tour, their minimum salary increases to $2.35M. Nairo Quintana - 2.5 million euros 8. Marketability: *** The highest paid professional cyclists in 2021 - 2022 earn millionaire salaries, in line with their category and the profits made by the teams that are lucky enough to have them in their ranks. Lippert might only be 22 years old, but shes been racing seriously since 2013 and started with Team Sunweb back in 2017. Which cyclist is more valuable: the Tour de France victor or the world champion? She's 40 years of age and is a well-known name in the cycling world. Still, her best years are behind her, though the world champions stripes will adorn her kit for as long as she continues to race. Sitting third in the current UCI womens ranking, Van der Breggen finished second at World Championships in both the road race and the time trial and second overall at the 2019 Giro Rosa, which means of all the women in the pro peloton, she might just be the one hungriest for an outright win. Second-tier Continental teams, of which there are 47 teams, are not obliged to pay riders a salary, although some do, such as Boels Dolmans. She is a constant threat at the time trial: 2014 world champion, bronze medalist in 2015, and member of three world team time trial championship squads. From the design to the road. If her recent performances in cyclocross are any indication (she recently won the French national title), her old form is on the return. While 2020 didnt hold any results in racing for Dygert, it did have its share of controversy, and its impossible to include her in this list without acknowledging that. The most talented bike rider. The Australian sprinter is still basking in her results from 2016; that year Hosking won the Tour of Chongming Island Womens WorldTour event as well as La Course by Le Tour de France. Van Vleutens performance at the 2017 La Course was a triumph for female cyclists across the globe. 4. While she considers herself a climber, she was third to Coryn Rivera at Alfredo Binda. Its a vicious cycle. Results: ** 10m air pistol shooter, Shreya is also a tennis enthusiast. While cyclists dont earn a lot in their early years, once they elevate to pro-level, their payday gets better. Climb! The Cyclists' Alliance has conducted its annual survey since 2017, and its inaugural results are what led to it becoming the foundation for the establishment of an independent women's union. As joyful as it was to watch the U.S. Womens National Soccer Team (USWNT) bring home another World Cup title, it was a painful reminder of the vast gender gap that still exists in 2019, particularly in sports. While Tom Dumoulin is in the fifth position with 3.5 million USD. She finished sixth at this years Strade Bianchi. Her 2017 season was impeccable. Now, 2020 appears to be her breakout year. L'Equipe and Het Nieuwsblad announced a list of the highest-paid pro cyclists in the 2021 season. Who we know will put in a good showing for the rest of 2020, and who should be on your radar. In 2019 he won the Flche Wallonne for the second time in a row, the Milan San Remo and the Strade Bianche, among others. Heres who to keep your eyes on. The same cannot be said for Van Vleutens Mitchelton-Scott team. The Dutchman, Tom, competes for the UCI World team JumboVisma. Her Olympic gold medal from Rio gives her crossover power to attract fans and sponsors outside of cycling. She placed second behind Annemiek Van Vleuten at the Cadel Evans Road Race. Kwiatkowski (Team Ineos) 2,5 M Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck-QuickStep) 2,3 M Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) 2,2 M That said, domestiques, or cyclist team leaders, can earn even more, their wages ranging from $100,000 to $400,000 per year. She boasts a broad array of talents that also sees her contend in track races. Unfortunately, van Vleuten keeps snapping those up, and so far this season, Van der Breggen has had to settle for top-five finishes. Marketability: **** Were taking a stand by forgoing the mens race and investing solely in the womens side of the sport. If she doesnt ride for Boels-Dolmans, does she win nearly as much? .css-18bc37s{display:block;font-family:Velo,Velo-fallback,Georgia,Serif;margin-bottom:0.3125rem;margin-top:0;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-18bc37s:hover{color:link-hover;}}@media(max-width: 61.25rem){.css-18bc37s{font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.2;}}@media(min-width: 61.25rem){.css-18bc37s{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.2;}}@media(min-width: 64rem){.css-18bc37s{font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.2;}}Results and Highlights from Strade Bianche, Denver Disruptors and Miami Nights Race Schedule, Equal Prize Money for All Flanders Classics Races, Chris Froome Really (Really) Dislikes Disc Brakes, What You Missed From Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, Tom Pidcock Relegated at Volta ao Algarve, Glasgow Cyclist Calls Out Road Course Conditions, Where Annemiek van Vleuten Is Racing This Season, Dates for 2024 Tour de France Femmes to Be Moved. Since then, shes captured a few Fastest Known Times on trails in addition to her gravel grinding, and has focused solely on where the bike can take her. Despite her young age (now 18), shes on the long list for an Olympic spot on the U.S. track team and has signed with Team Sunweb for the 2021 season, so expect to see more of Jastrab on the global stage as racing resumes. She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's WorldTour. In our annual Season Preview issue of VeloNews magazine, we were determined to rank the top 50 riders, male and female, based on their perceived value. (If rumors are to be believed, she will be moving to another team for 2021-2022, likely Movistar, according to Dutch news reports.). We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Tom Dumoulin (Team Jumbo-Visma) 1.8m. 1. Look for her to do just that in 2021. He leads the ranking of cyclists with more followers on social networks and his salary is between 5 and 5.5 million euros per year. [Want to fly up hills? Majerus doesnt win many big races, save for the Luxembourg national road, time trial, and cyclocross championships, which she has won a combined 28 times. Blaak spent years as a reliable top-10 contender in the spring classics and started her Boels-Dolmans career as a strong second option behind some of the teams bigger names. Most recently, she placed fourth at Telenets Superprestige in Gavere, Belgium, racing against the worlds fastest racers. And no wonder: Shes the current world record holder in the three-kilometer pursuit and has won six World titles in track racing. To top it off, she is a devoted teammate. Her aggressive style caught the attention of Team Sunweb for 2018. Thats the same as Tom Boonen and more than Greg Van Avermaet. Shes off to a good start, with one stage win at the Tour Down Under. To go with the preternatural talent, she has personality. Although Sagan has not been able to regain the title of World Champion, he is still winning stages and, above all, offering a great spectacle. Just as the USWNT is doing for soccer, its time to take a stand and demand gender equity in pro cycling. Its time to close the gap. Top 20 highest paid riders, according to L'quipe. The mens winner that yearLaurent Fignonwon $100,000 and a mountain of prizes. Results: **** Our group of mystery voters included agents, team directors, Olympic champions, and even a grand tour winner or two. The sheer domination she once had over the sport looks to be gone forever. Fifth? Though relatively new to cycling, Rockwell is a former ultrarunner. The top-tier Women's WorldTeams, of which there are only 8 teams, are obliged to pay riders a salary along with social and health benefits. After a 2017 season without a major win, Hosking rides into 2018 looking to grab sprint victories. For decades, fans and media alike have argued over questions of this nature. Heat acclimatization is still a factor in midsummer races, attacks are still being thrown in final kilometers at races, and teams are doing their best to work together after spending months apart. The biggest names in cycling, Peter Sagan and Chris Froome, currently make over $6 million a year. This Italian pro cyclist has two silver medals (1998, 2001) and three consecutive gold medals during 1995-97. Four days later, she rode to a fourth place finish in the elite road race. In 2019 Carapaz won the Giro d'Italia to the surprise of many and after that he signed with Team Ineos, which earned him a direct place in the Top 10 of the best paid cyclists with a salary of 2.1 million euros. She co-hosts The Consummate Athlete Podcast. Although it might not be in the top-5, cycling has always been in the top-10 positions. A professional Rarely do cyclists or teams make official announcements regarding contract details, but through leaks and undisclosed information we have been able to compile this ranking. If youre ever looking for an all-around cyclist, look no further than ultimate badass Sarah Sturm. Her 70 professional career wins on the road are just the start. The Polish Kwiatkowski made his debut as a professional cyclist in 2010 in the Spanish team Caja Rural and in 2014 he became the first Polish cyclist to become World Champion. Fernando Gaviria - 2.7 million euros 7. Results: ** She is not only an ambassador to the sport, but also a racer to be reckoned with. At the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, van Moorsel became the most successful female cyclist in a single Olympiad, taking gold medals in the road race, time trial, and individual pursuit and a silver. Teamwork: ****. Alejandro Valverde 2,2 M Racing was an obvious next step to her, and in 2016, she turned heads by winning the sprint for second in the criterium stage at the Redlands Bicycle Classic. The women's event, banned in 1964, was resurrected in 2012 to broaden keirin's appeal, while a small number of foreign cyclists are invited to compete in Japan every year, including Chris Hoy . The concrete figures for cyclists' salaries in 2021-2022 are difficult to know and some data is completely unknown. Romain Bardet - 1.7 million euros 16. She was instrumental in helping teammate Katie Hall come one second shy of winning the Tour of California. Subscribe to our newsletter and receive all our news. Her stage win at the Giro Rosa and her third place overall at the OVO Energy Womens Tour in 2017 speak to her rapid ascent. We need you to tune in, show up at the race, and join the movement for equality. "Now in its fourth year, the survey gives The Cyclists Alliance a clear indication of the progress and development of womens cycling as well as the key areas that need to be improved to ensure we continue to work towards our aim. Big names like Chris Froome, Alberto Contador, Mark Cavendish and Peter Sagan have been known to make 3,000,000 a year salary - and that's before prize funds. Everything You Need to Know About UCI Cycling Championships 2021: Rules, Prize Shes one of the few Americans back to racing in Europe as well, though her Strade Bianche finish was mid-pack. The average UCI mens WorldTour team has a budget of approximately $16 million; the average womens team budget is a mere $200,000. Last season, she ended her time with Al Cipollini by winning the last stage race of the year, the Tour of Guangxi Womens WorldTourafter going on a bikepacking trip with her dad to prep for the race! Teamwork: ***. Her other books include "Mud, Snow and Cyclocross," "Saddle, Sore" and "Fuel Your Ride." Lepisto rode to the biggest win of her career at Gent-Wevelgem in 2017 and followed it up with another WorldTour victory at the Crescent Vargada one-day race. On each occasion, however, she was thwarted by Boels-Dolmans. Marketability: ** 2 - Peter Sagan. Did La Course Stiff Female Riders of Prize Money? She raced cross-country in high school and college before shifting her focus to trail running. While one of our mystery judges had van der Breggen atop her list, most agreed with us that she belonged in the second spot. Marianne got $1,000 and a trophy. While 2020 was a tough year for professional mountain biker Hannah Finchamp, it was by no means indicative of where she can (and likely will) go in cycling. Dont settle. The Polish Kwiatkowski made his debut as a professional cyclist in 2010 in the Spanish team Caja Rural and in 2014 he became the first Polish cyclist to become World Champion. Now, a new generation of American women has ascended to the top ranks of cycling. Its time for comparable team support, race opportunities (there are currently only 132 womens races on the UCI calendar compared to 416 mens), sponsor backing and race support, including balanced start times, prizes, routes, and media coverage. Shes particularly dangerous on home roads in Italy, where she currently reigns as the national road and time trial champion. Last year she won the Ronde van Drenthe WorldTour event. Results: ** Interestingly, some of the prestigious cycling tournaments top the highest-paying event lists. Longo-Borghini is still only 26, but she has been a fixture in the Womens WorldTour for years. Why is Switzerland so good at mountain bike? Instead, that title has been determined by debates on the group ride, or at the pub. In 2019 Carapaz won the Giro d'Italia to the surprise of many and after that he signed with Team Ineos, which earned him a direct place in the Top 10 of the best paid cyclists with a salary of 2.1 million euros. The Colorado Classic is not alone in instigating this positive push toward equality in cycling and womens sports. Watch out. Teamwork: ****. She raced cyclocross as well as mountain biking, and joined the Luna Pro Team as her career in triathlon took off in 2012. Since 2017 he has had a contract with Team INEOS, he signed it for 5 years and his current salary is estimated at 2.8 million euros. Change is happening. The third is none other than Christopher Froome, the three-time winner of the Tour de France. In addition, 33 per cent of riders work a second job while racing professionally. Marketability: *** In 2019 Carapaz won the Giro d'Italia to the surprise of many and after that he signed with Team Ineos, which earned him a direct place in the Top 10 of the best paid cyclists with a salary of 2.2 million euros. Ryans past results show that shes certainly capable: she was the U.S. In 2019, Spratt was bronze medalist at World Championships as well as at the Giro Rosawith van Vleuten as a teammate, she likely will spend most races working with her to secure the teams win, but when van Vleuten isnt on the start line (or in 2021 when she switches teams, if rumors are to be believed), Spratt becomes the top Mitchelton-Scott contender. The two-time national time trial champion finished first overall in the youth classification at the Giro Rosa and Setmana Valenciana. Sagan has been competing for the UCI World Team BoraHansgrohe. A large part of which is paid by Specialized. Marketability: ***** At 12, Jastrab completed a 65-mile bike tour around Apple Valley, California, where she grew up. This year's survey was open to all cycling disciplines as well as under-23, Continental and Women's WorldTour levels to ensure the results were representative of the landscape of women's professional cycling on a whole. The German is a five-time stage winner at her home countrys Thuringen Rundfahrt and a victor of the Boels Rental Ladies Tour and Aviva Womens Tour. She also became a favorite for cycling fans thanks to this exuberant postrace interview last season. Racing on the road for Liv Racing, McGowan has been showing up in race results since 2013and even back in her early Cat 4 days, she knew she wanted to be the first African American woman to go pro. In the list is a Spanish Alejandro Valverde in the 8th position with a profit of 2,2 million euros. What other rider can snap his or her fingers and create a new team? Trek CX Cup Becomes First World Cup with Equal Pay, Results and Highlights from Strade Bianche, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. 20. The first African-American woman to join the pro cycling ranks, McGowan is both a badass on the bike and in the world of activism. We wanted to win races while making the sport inclusive, Williams told The New York Times. In 2019, she secured a win at Chrono des Nations as well as the overall win at the Womens Tour of Scotland. Geraint Thomas proved that he can be a good leader of the Sky team and that justifies the 3.5 million euros he earns annually. Its really not a whos who in cycling list if you dont include multi-time World Champion and Olympic gold medalist Marianne Vos on the list. She has been a member of three world champion team time trial squads. The 28-year-old is entirely focused on road racing: As races started back up in July, she was even forced to cut her bikepacking bachelorette party week short to fly back to Europe, where her season netted her three top-10 stage finishes in the Giro d'Italia Internazionale Femminile. Interview with Daniel Federspiel, he trains very fast, Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck-QuickStep) 2,3 M. Since 2016, however, she has established herself as a one-day threat. This passion can be harnessed to inspire gender equality in all sports, including cycling. A year later she won the rainbow stripes. In addition, COVID-19 has impacted rider salaries and has created financial instability with 29 per cent of riders experiencing a reduced or complete loss of salary due to the pandemic. But today, the gap between male and female cyclists is narrowing. Marketability: ** This content is imported from poll. Thats pure value. That earned him a current salary of 2.3 million euros. Thank you for reading 5 articles in the past 30 days*, Enjoy your first month for just 1 / $1 / 1, *Read any 5 articles for free in each 30-day period, this automatically resets, After your trial you will be billed 4.99 $7.99 5.99 per month, cancel anytime. Last summer, she was one of the youngest riders to compete at the Colorado Classic. The survey also revealed that financial investment in the wider sport has not kept up at the same pace with the development of the Women's WorldTour. Peter Sagan is not only an extraordinary cyclist, he also has an irresistible appeal for publicity. Its time to end the vicious cycle. Results and Highlights from Strade Bianche, retire after the rescheduled 2021 Olympics, GC win in the Zwift-run Tour de France virtual racing, this exuberant postrace interview last season, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. Greg Van Avermaet - 1.6 million euros 17. A relatively recent addition to the top echelon of the peloton, Niewiadoma enjoyed a breakthrough 2017. Its time for cyclings Billie Jean King moment. Their votes helped inform our final list, which was chosen by the VeloNews editorial team. Shes also found success in Europe with a win at the junior version of the Trofeo Alfredo Binda World Cup in Italy. The pro continental riders usually make around $26,200 to $171,200 per annum. Still, she can win the quality of her victories just isnt the same. Join Outside+ to get complete access to exclusive content on VeloNews, training plans for road and gravel, and more. Results: **** It wasnt completely without precedent: the week prior, she finished second to van Vleuten at Emakumeen Nafarroako Klasikoa in Spain ahead of Anna van der Breggen. She took the Womens WorldTour youth classification overall. 19. At 36 years old, shes one of the olderthough far from the oldestracers in the womens peloton, but is relatively new to cycling. (Its worth nothing that in 2017, 2018 and 2019, Spratt handily won the Tour Down Under.) Teamwork: ***. Marketability: ** Together #WeRide. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
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