BBC Sports Personality Of The Year Archives

BBC Sports Personality Of The Year

Safa Brian hits 65mph downhill in the dark on Death Valley

World’s fastest descender hits 65mph on bike… in the dark, complete with terrifying speed wobble; Red Bull riders tow plane to take-off; Pogačar snubbed (again) by BBC SPOTY; Movistar pro’s bizarre teacup injury; Picnic problems + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, it’s still windy, and Ryan Mallon’s back, one eye on Friday afternoon, with all the latest cycling news, views, and nonsense on the midweek live blog. Is it Christmas yet?

Wed, Dec 10, 2025 09:59

Mark Cavendish wins stage 5, 2024 Tour de France (ASO)

Mark Cavendish wins “special” BBC Lifetime Achievement award after record-breaking final season

“Legacy is important. Most people would like to be remembered for something,” the British sprinter, who won a record-breaking 35th Tour de France stage victory this year before retiring, said

Mon, Dec 16, 2024 09:30

Mark Cavendish Giro d’Italia stage five crash 2023

“Complete joke”: Cycling fans aghast as Mark Cavendish snubbed by BBC Sports Personality of the Year; “Slow down the bikes to save lives,” says team boss; Storey slams UCI amid 100/1 SPOTY odds; Pidcock still on Pinarello mtbs + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off another week of two-wheel-themed news, views, and general silliness on the cycling live blog

Mon, Dec 09, 2024 09:11

Odds slashed for Sir Bradley to win BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Could the gold medallist win a second time against favourite Murray?

Sat, Aug 13, 2016 13:40

Chris Hoy with gold medal at London 2012 (copyright Britishcycling.org.uk)

Sir Chris Hoy to receive BBC Sports Personality lifetime achievement award

GB's most successful Olympian to be honoured in Glasgow during Sunday's end-of-year bash

Wed, Dec 10, 2014 00:36

Geraint Thomas in Bayern Rundfahrt leader’s jersey 2014 (picture credit Bayern Rundfahrt)

Geraint Thomas wins BBC Cymru Wales Sports Personality of the Year

Team Sky colleague Sir Bradley Wiggins presents trophy to Commonwealth road champion

Tue, Dec 09, 2014 12:17

Bradley Wiggins wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2012

Tour de France and Olympic time trial champion sets seal on a year to remember

Sun, Dec 16, 2012 22:31

Mark Cavendish wins Stage 10 of 2011 Giro d Italia credit RCS Sport.jpg

Don’t forget to vote for Cav!

It's the big SPOTY showdown tonight and the Manx Missile is the odds-on favourite

Thu, Dec 22, 2011 17:02

Mark Cavendish with Jaguar Academy of Sport Award

Mark Cavendish heads BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist

No surprises there - but absence of footballers, rugby players and most controversially, women is

Mon, Nov 28, 2011 20:00

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Sporting Cyclist wins BBC Unsung Hero award for Cumbria and North East

Race organiser and coach goes to Sunday's final, where Cav will also be vying for SPOTY award

Tue, Dec 14, 2010 09:55