11 of the best feel-good winners of 2015

We've recounted the surprise winners of 2015, who made you question quite how they achieved their victory or simply question who they actually are. Now we take a look at those winners who made us smile this year.

22 July 2015
102nd Tour de France
Stage 17 : Digne-les-Bains - Pra Loup
1st : GESCHKE Simon (GER) Giant - Alpecin
Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Every rider who wins a race clearly deserves their glory, having worked tirelessly to achieve their goals, but there are a few riders who don't win as often as they'd like - if ever - and for us spectators it makes it that extra little bit more special.

Take a look at our feel-good winners of the 2015 season.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.