The Slovenian Tadej Pogacar (UAE Emirates, is the highest paid cyclist in the peloton with an annual salary of 6 million euros, surpassing his compatriot in income Primoz Roglic and danish Jonas Vingegaardwhile the Spaniard with the highest income is Carlos Rodríguez, with 2.5 million.
According to a study by Gazzetta dello Sport, Pogacar occupies the top of the list of profits, followed by Roglicwho on the move from Jumbo-Visma to Bora-Hansgrohe will have a salary of 4.5 million euros per year.
Among the greats on the road, Jonas Vingegaardwinner of the last two Tours de France, enters as leader of the Visma-Lease of 4 million euros per season.
The world road champion, Mathieu van der Poeloccupies third place in La Gazzetta’s list with 4 million euros a year, while its rival Wout van Aert earning around 3.5 million euros.
Another of the stars in the cycling sky, Remco Evenepoelis in sixth place with an estimated €2.8 million per season, ahead of Tom Pidcock and Adam Yateswhose income is estimated at 2.7 million euros per year.
The list is completed by two more runners, both from Ineos: Egan Bernal and Carlos Rodríguez (2.5 million euros).
Salary estimates refer to amounts paid by teams for each season, without counting additional revenues from sponsorship and participation.
THE TEN HIGHEST PAID CYCLISTS
- Tadej Pogacar (UAE): 6 million euros
- Primoz Roglic (Bora-Hansgrohe): 4.5 million
- Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease): 4 million
- Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck): 4 million
- Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease): 3.5 million
- Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step): 2.8 million
- Tom Pidcock (INEOS Grenadiers): 2.7 million
- Adam Yates (UAE): 2.7 million
- Egan Bernal (INEOS Grenadiers): 2.5 million
- Carlos Rodríguez (INEOS Grenadiers): 2.5 million
Source: La Verdad
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