Africa's cyclist of the year

Cyclist of the year 2013 and 2017: Louis Meintjes

Africa's Cyclist of the Year has been voted annually since 2012. The honor was introduced by the organizers of the Gabonese cycling race Tropicale Amissa Bongo . The decision is made by a large jury that includes renowned cyclists. In 2014 the jury consisted of 21 people, including Chris Froome and Bernard Hinault .

Award winners

• 2012 Natnael Berhane
• 2013 Louis Meintjes
• 2014 Mekseb Debesay
• 2015 Daniel Teklehaimanot
• 2016 Issak Tesfom Okubamariam
• 2017 Louis Meintjes
• 2018 Joseph Areruya
• 2019 Daryl Impey

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Debesay receives Best African Rider award. CylingQuotes, December 23, 2014, accessed December 23, 2014 . 
2. ↑ Debesay Afrikas Radsportler 2014. radsport-news.com, December 22, 2014, accessed on December 23, 2014 .