UCI Rankings Rider Update | Pogacar, Evenepoel, Roglic, Van Aert and Van der Poel in the Top5

UCI Rankings Rider Update: Pogacar, Evenepoel, Roglic, Van Aert and Van der Poel in the Top 5

The latest UCI Men’s Individual World Ranking update has solidified what cycling fans have long observed: the top five riders continue to dominate the 2025 season with relentless consistency and explosive performances. Tadej Pogačar, Remco Evenepoel, Primož Roglič, Wout van Aert, and Mathieu van der Poel currently lead the standings, each showcasing their unique strengths across different disciplines and terrains. Their presence at the top reflects not only individual brilliance but also their pivotal roles in shaping modern pro cycling.

1. Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates)
Pogačar continues to demonstrate why he is arguably the most versatile and dominant Grand Tour rider of his generation. With his commanding victory in the 2024 Giro d’Italia and a strong spring classics campaign, including wins at Strade Bianche and Liège–Bastogne–Liège, he’s amassed a formidable points total. Pogačar’s ability to contend in both stage races and one-day events, combined with his tactical intelligence, makes him the clear leader of the rankings.

2. Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step)
Evenepoel has had a standout season with notable victories in stage races like the Tour of the Basque Country and a strong showing in the Ardennes classics. His time trial dominance and aggressive racing style continue to pay dividends in the points tally. While he hasn’t yet claimed a second Grand Tour title, his consistency across the calendar has kept him firmly near the top of the rankings, underscoring his status as one of the sport’s elite all-rounders.

3. Primož Roglič (BORA-hansgrohe)
Roglič, now riding for BORA-hansgrohe, has adapted impressively to his new surroundings. With a win at the Critérium du Dauphiné and podiums in both one-week races and monuments, he’s maintained his place among cycling’s elite. Though often seen as a Grand Tour specialist, his performances in tough, hilly one-day races continue to reinforce his adaptability and point-scoring potential throughout the season.

4. Wout van Aert (Team Visma | Lease a Bike)
Despite battling illness early in the season, Van Aert has returned to form with powerful performances in the classics, particularly podium finishes at Milan–San Remo and Paris–Roubaix. Known for his engine and versatility, Van Aert is a consistent threat in almost every race he enters. While a monument win has eluded him this season, his regular top finishes contribute significantly to his UCI points and solidify his top-five ranking.

5. Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck)
Van der Poel’s explosive win at Paris–Roubaix and his unmatched dominance in cyclocross earlier in the year have boosted his ranking substantially. He continues to be one of the most dynamic and unpredictable riders in the peloton, able to turn races on their head with a single, race-defining move. His ability to peak for the biggest one-day races keeps him firmly in the UCI top five.

Together, these five riders represent the pinnacle of men’s road cycling in 2025—each with distinct strengths, each pushing the sport forward. As the Tour de France approaches, their head-to-head battles promise even more reshuffling in the UCI rankings, keeping fans eagerly watching every move.