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Since their creation in 2020, clubs have become a defining feature of Cycling Fantasy. These user groups have organized seriously, with some forming impressive structures, including two or even three squads, social media presence, and Reddit or Telegram groups.

In 2024, competition among clubs has been fierce, with club rankings followed as closely as individual standings. In this article, we’ll look back at the year’s 10 best clubs. Unlike the recently published user rankings, this Top 10 is based strictly on XP points, given the many successes these clubs have achieved, making it difficult to rank them otherwise. Let’s see what the numbers say!

1. Escuadra española

UWT 1 | WWT 2 | PRO M 3 | PRO W 5

XP 2024: 8238 XP

Combined Rankings: 7

Race Podiums: 25

Top 10 Finishes: 55

Top Contributors:

1. @luis44

2. @Mendi37Q

3. Marcell

This Spanish team has earned more XP than any other club in 2024. Their victory in the UCI WorldTour and runner-up position in the Women’s WorldTour catapulted them to the top of this ranking. With 55 top-10s, including 25 podiums, they are an ultra-competitive club. Their most standout performances include the France 1.Pro ranking, the men’s Big 3, and the women's Ardennes.

2. Alaphilippe Team

UWT 5 | WWT 3 | PRO M 2 | PRO W 1

XP 2024: 7843

Combined Rankings: 6

Race Podiums: 32

Top 10 Finishes: 58

Top Contributors:

1. @agirre3

2. @Damiano12

3. @Guillaume_78

The star signings of @agirre3, @aborokue, and @JanviHDR have given an extra boost to this French club in 2024, which was sixth in this ranking last year and achieved a second place in XPs this season. Their victory in the Pro Women and the top 5 finishes in the other three annual competitions speak to the consistency of this team made up of Loulou fans. Among their accomplishments this year are the top positions in the combined rankings for the men's Monuments and women's Pavés, as well as a prestigious victory in the Giro d’Italia.

3. Euskadi Murias

UWT 6 | WWT 1 | PRO M 1 | PRO W 2

XP 2024: 7228

Combined Rankings: 8

Race Podiums: 23

Top 10 Finishes: 55

Top Contributors:

1. @Cesarc

2. @segfordan

3. @Kiko_Riofrio

Led by @Cesarc, this club pays tribute to the Euskadi Murias old team, and has won the WWT and men’s Pro annuals, matching its individual leader’s performance. Despite not winning the biggest races, their consistency shows with 55 top-10s this year.

4. Cycling Portugal

UWT 3 | WWT 10 | PRO M 7 | PRO W 7

XP 2024: 5653

Combined Rankings: 7

Race Podiums: 18

Top 10 Finishes: 55

Top Contributors:

1. @trileando

2. @pmecas

3. @Anselmo

Last year’s XP champions finished fourth this season, still among the elite. With an A-team, B-team, and Academy, the club achieves top 10 finishes in all four annual rankings, and wins the Italy 1.Pro and Women’s World Championships combined rankings.

5. Lingrinhas_Team

UWT 2 | WWT 7 | PRO M 6 | PRO W 13

XP 2024: 5058

Combined Rankings: 7

Race Podiums: 13

Top 10 Finishes: 40

Top Contributors:

1. @ekzeon

2. @EduPCMC

3. @rambum

Third last year, Lingrinhas_Team is still a highly ranked club despite dropping two spots in this ranking. Their performance includes 3 annual top-10s, 7 combined trophies, 13 podiums, and 40 top-10 finishes, showing their competitive edge.

6. BeNe Cycling Team

UWT 4 | WWT 16 | PRO M 19 | PRO W 9

XP 2024: 4808

Combined Rankings: 5

Race Podiums: 11

Top 10 Finishes: 31

Top Contributors:

1. @MDS

2. @clemcloum2357

3. @GianniA

This cross-border club between Belgium and the Netherlands achieved sixth place this year, during which they have made significant progress. Their victory in the Tour de France is undoubtedly their best result of the year.

7. World Cycling Club

UWT 7 | WWT 4 | PRO M 5 | PRO W 4

XP 2024: 4433

Combined Rankings: 5

Race Podiums: 12

Top 10 Finishes: 39

Top Contributors:

1. @battousai89

2. @Liher23

3. @Serchh

Another club that has raised its level this season. The World Cycling Club has won all 4 trophies in the 4 annual rankings, a very noteworthy achievement. In addition, they have also achieved 12 podium finishes and 39 top-10 placements in races throughout the year.

8. Team Golden KM Racing

UWT 10 | WWT 11 | PRO M 4 | PRO W 12

XP 2024: 4258

Combined Rankings: 1

Race Podiums: 15

Top 10 Finishes: 39

Top Contributors:

1. @OwDoCycling

2. @pinkbabyhead

3. @siebet

Last year's runners-up have seen their performance decline slightly this year, but they still remain one of the top 10 clubs in the game. This international Twitter club has won both annual men's trophies this year; however, they narrowly missed out on the two combined women's annual rankings, finishing in 11th and 12th places.

9. CyclingPortugalB

UWT 8 | WWT 8 | PRO M 14 | PRO W 3

XP 2024: 4023

Combined Rankings: 3

Race Podiums: 10

Top 10 Finishes: 37

Top Contributors:

1. @SPMFanCycling

2. @luispbsneto

3. @Raifens88

The reserve team of Cycling Portugal also makes it into this ranking, highlighting the strength of this Portuguese group. The "B" team achieves three annual top 10 finishes and three combined ranking trophies in 2024. Among their victories this year, the one in the Volta a Catalunya, a UCI WorldTour event, stands out.

10. La commu du Tour des cols

UWT 15 | WWT 6 | PRO M 24 | PRO W 16

XP 2024: 3863

Combined Rankings: 3

Race Podiums: 6

Top 10 Finishes: 28

Top Contributors:

1. @GilenAe

2. @moli

3. @mattin04

Ranking eighth last year, this French club makes it again in this ranking, mostly thanks to their performance in women’s cycling. Their victory in the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and the women’s Big3 combined ranking are their best 2024 achievements.

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