As fans, we have an embarrassment of riches as of today. There's a distinct generational passage that's about to occur as many of the riders who have been the "big names" are in their twilight, or beyond.
I see Pogacar as someone who is going to be the rider to beat in any Grand Tour he participates in over the next 10 years.
Alaphilippe, van der Poel, and van Aert are forces to be reckoned with in any single day race, and the current crop of sprinters are awfully impressive as well.
This said, given his ability to excel in multiple disciplines, I have to vote for van der Poel.
Am a bit surprised to see Fuglsang on the ballot. He's a very strong rider, but despite several years of opportunities, just hasn't quite made it to the top of the list. Also, as much as I love Peter, I get the sense that he's gotten beyond his best years. Perhaps a change of scene would breathe some life back into his racing. Five years ago though, I might have cast a vote for him.
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