As we prepare to celebrate the best of British domestic cycling, the inaugural British Conti Awards 2024 are set to highlight the standout achievements, performances, and contributions from an incredible year of racing. The nominees will be revealed very shortly, but ahead of that, let us introduce the nine Awards, the panel of experts who will decide this year’s winners, and explain how the process will unfold.
The Awards
This year, The British Conti Awards will honour achievements across nine categories:
- Domestic Rider of the Year: Male
Recognising the standout male rider in domestic racing, based on results, level of competition, and their impact on the domestic scene.
- Domestic Rider of the Year: Female
Celebrating the most outstanding female rider, judged on their performances, consistency, and contribution to British racing.
- Breakthrough Rider of the Year: Male
Acknowledging the rising stars of men’s cycling, this award highlights riders who’ve made significant strides and demonstrated their potential.
- Breakthrough Rider of the Year: Female
Honouring emerging talent in women’s cycling, this award celebrates riders who’ve shown remarkable progress and promise.
- Team of the Year
Highlighting the best domestic team, this award considers race success, rider development, consistency, and the team’s overall impact on British cycling.
- International-Based Rider of the Year
Recognising British riders excelling abroad, judged on their performances in UCI races and their representation of British cycling on the international stage; for riders in UCI Continental teams or below.
- Domestic Race of the Year
Honouring the UK race that best captured the spirit of the sport in 2024, considering its organisation, atmosphere, and contribution to domestic racing.
- Outstanding Performance of the Year
Celebrating the most memorable individual or team performance of the year, this award highlights moments of brilliance, resilience, or skill.
- Outstanding Contribution to Domestic Road Racing
Acknowledging individuals or organisations whose efforts have made a lasting impact on British domestic cycling, this award recognises their dedication and innovation.
Meet the Panellists
We’re proud to have assembled a diverse and knowledgeable panel of cycling insiders, each bringing their own unique perspective to the awards:
Sian Botteley
An experienced rider, Sian raced for DAS-Hutchinson-Brother UK in 2024 and will join Smurfit-Westrock CT in 2025. With firsthand experience in the domestic racing scene, Sian’s insights into what makes an exceptional rider, team, or performance are invaluable. Her on-the-bike perspective ensures that the awards reflect the realities of competitive racing.
Sarah King
Sarah King is the manager of the innovative London Academy team, which has been at the forefront of grassroots development, particularly for women and girls in cycling. A former racer herself, Sarah’s work off the bike gives her a deep understanding of what it takes to foster talent and make a lasting impact on the sport.
Joe Hudson
A long-time reporter at The British Continental, Joe is a stalwart of the National Road Series and was one of the first members of the content-creating community at The British Continental. His wealth of experience in covering the domestic scene ensures the awards are informed by an encyclopaedic knowledge of the sport.
Jack Beavis
Jack is a journalist at The British Continental and a vital cog in its content-creation community. Known for producing top-notch interview features and delivering on-the-ground race reporting, Jack’s journalistic rigour and passion for domestic cycling bring a fresh perspective to the panel.
Denny Gray
Founder and editor of The British Continental, Denny has championed the domestic scene for years, providing a platform for its stories and voices. As the driving force behind these awards, Denny’s commitment to British racing ensures the awards remain a true celebration of the sport.
The Process
The awards cover nine categories, from Domestic Rider of the Year to Outstanding Contribution to Domestic Road Racing. Each category features a shortlist of nominees, selected based on performances and contributions throughout 2024, as well as nominations from readers.
The panel has used a structured scoring system to evaluate each nominee against defined criteria for each award. In categories where conflicts of interest arose – for instance if they or their respective teams were being considered – panellists were asked to recuse themselves from scoring.
What’s Next?
The shortlisted nominees and the final winners will be announced over the coming weeks, beginning with the first category, Breakthrough Rider of the Year.
Who will take home the honours? The countdown begins now. Keep your eyes peeled for the nominee announcements!
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As we prepare to celebrate the best of British domestic cycling, the inaugural British Conti Awards 2024 are set to highlight the standout achievements, performances, and contributions from an incredible year of racing. The nominees will be revealed very shortly, but ahead of that, let us introduce the nine Awards, the panel of experts who will decide this year’s winners, and explain how the process will unfold.
The Awards
This year, The British Conti Awards will honour achievements across nine categories:
Recognising the standout male rider in domestic racing, based on results, level of competition, and their impact on the domestic scene.
Celebrating the most outstanding female rider, judged on their performances, consistency, and contribution to British racing.
Acknowledging the rising stars of men’s cycling, this award highlights riders who’ve made significant strides and demonstrated their potential.
Honouring emerging talent in women’s cycling, this award celebrates riders who’ve shown remarkable progress and promise.
Highlighting the best domestic team, this award considers race success, rider development, consistency, and the team’s overall impact on British cycling.
Recognising British riders excelling abroad, judged on their performances in UCI races and their representation of British cycling on the international stage; for riders in UCI Continental teams or below.
Honouring the UK race that best captured the spirit of the sport in 2024, considering its organisation, atmosphere, and contribution to domestic racing.
Celebrating the most memorable individual or team performance of the year, this award highlights moments of brilliance, resilience, or skill.
Acknowledging individuals or organisations whose efforts have made a lasting impact on British domestic cycling, this award recognises their dedication and innovation.
Meet the Panellists
We’re proud to have assembled a diverse and knowledgeable panel of cycling insiders, each bringing their own unique perspective to the awards:
Sian Botteley
An experienced rider, Sian raced for DAS-Hutchinson-Brother UK in 2024 and will join Smurfit-Westrock CT in 2025. With firsthand experience in the domestic racing scene, Sian’s insights into what makes an exceptional rider, team, or performance are invaluable. Her on-the-bike perspective ensures that the awards reflect the realities of competitive racing.
Sarah King
Sarah King is the manager of the innovative London Academy team, which has been at the forefront of grassroots development, particularly for women and girls in cycling. A former racer herself, Sarah’s work off the bike gives her a deep understanding of what it takes to foster talent and make a lasting impact on the sport.
Joe Hudson
A long-time reporter at The British Continental, Joe is a stalwart of the National Road Series and was one of the first members of the content-creating community at The British Continental. His wealth of experience in covering the domestic scene ensures the awards are informed by an encyclopaedic knowledge of the sport.
Jack Beavis
Jack is a journalist at The British Continental and a vital cog in its content-creation community. Known for producing top-notch interview features and delivering on-the-ground race reporting, Jack’s journalistic rigour and passion for domestic cycling bring a fresh perspective to the panel.
Denny Gray
Founder and editor of The British Continental, Denny has championed the domestic scene for years, providing a platform for its stories and voices. As the driving force behind these awards, Denny’s commitment to British racing ensures the awards remain a true celebration of the sport.
The Process
The awards cover nine categories, from Domestic Rider of the Year to Outstanding Contribution to Domestic Road Racing. Each category features a shortlist of nominees, selected based on performances and contributions throughout 2024, as well as nominations from readers.
The panel has used a structured scoring system to evaluate each nominee against defined criteria for each award. In categories where conflicts of interest arose – for instance if they or their respective teams were being considered – panellists were asked to recuse themselves from scoring.
What’s Next?
The shortlisted nominees and the final winners will be announced over the coming weeks, beginning with the first category, Breakthrough Rider of the Year.
Who will take home the honours? The countdown begins now. Keep your eyes peeled for the nominee announcements!
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