Readers Choose 2026 Cycling Stars by October 14
Voting is open for the 2026 MBUK and Cycling Plus awards. Winners will be announced at a November event.
Key points
- Voting for the 2026 MBUK and Cycling Plus awards closes on October 14.
- MBUK shortlisted eight riders per category, down from the previous ten.
- Winners will be announced at an event on November 26, before appearing in January issues.
Voting is open for the 2026 MBUK and Cycling Plus Rider of the Year awards. Readers now decide the top honors. The final shortlists are in. You choose the winners.
An expert panel narrowed the field. Eight mountain bikers made the cut. Road riders also have a spot. Your vote decides the champion.
Mountain biker shortlists shrink
MBUK picked eight riders for each category. That is down from ten before. The list is tight. The stakes are high.
The Lifetime Achievement award goes to the panel. They choose that one. You pick the rest. The choice is yours.
Road riders join the race
Cycling Plus wants your vote too. They crown their own champion. Newcomers get a shot. Road racing is key.
The panel handles the lifetime award. You handle the rest. It is simple. Just vote.
Winners revealed in November
The deadline is October 14. A few weeks remain. Make your pick. Do not wait.
Winners appear on November 26. An exclusive event hosts them. Then they hit the January issues. BikeRadar reports the news.
