With his win in the World Championships in Richmond, Peter Sagan took arguably the biggest victory of his career to date.
But this wasn't out of the blue and is unlikely to be a flash in the pan: he's won numerous Grand Tour stages and collected a number of green jerseys at the Tour de France.
A prodigious talent capable of winning on a range of parcours and against the clock too, the Slovak is a force in modern cycling. This season wasn't all positive though and a lacklustre Classics campaign called his prospects and wage packet into question.
He turned things around at the Tour of California and went on to have a successful second half of the season which culminated in a rainbow jersey.
He'll now carry that jersey into next year, where he'll be looking to dominate the Classics and finally take a Monument win… and on present form, who'd bet against him?
In honour of the new World Champ, answer these 17 questions to see how well you really know him.
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Tweets of the week: Nairo Quintana on telly, Geraint Thomas, Alejandro Valverde and more
You won't find what you're looking for here, just something bigger and better than your wildest dreams could ever imagine
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Qhubeka-NextHash boss provides update on team's uncertain future
The South African squad tells riders to look for new teams for 2022
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Five of the biggest transfer rumours in the men's peloton
Some big names could be in different kit for the 2022 season
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Patrick Lefevere doesn’t want to sign Peter Sagan because of star rider’s entourage
The Deceuninck - Quick-Step boss said he doesn’t want ‘a team within his team’
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Five talking points from stage two of the Giro d'Italia 2021
Gaviria's run-in with a team-mate, confusion at the intermediate sprint, and Merlier's big win - don't miss these moments from the first sprint
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Bike that Peter Sagan gave to Pope Francis will be auctioned off for charity
The Slovakian met with the Pope during a trip to Vatican City in 2018
By Jonny Long •
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Peter Sagan forced to deny involvement in cryptocurrency scam after fake news article emerges
Peter Sagan has been forced to deny his involvement in a cryptocurrency scam after a fake news article appeared online, claiming he had invested in the scheme.
By Alex Ballinger •
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Peter Sagan shows off mountain bike skills as he 'trains' for Yorkshire Worlds
GoPro footages shows the Slovakian enjoying himself on a mountain bike trail as he gears up to finish his season in Yorkshire
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Peter Sagan stars in bizarre new ‘flat earth’ Specialized advert
Peter Sagan has starred in an unusual new ‘flat earth’ advert promoting Specialized bikes.
By Alex Ballinger •
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The nine best bike throws in the history of cycling
Cycling Weekly looks back at some of the most memorable bike throws of all time, from Bradley Wiggins's stylish Trentino effort to Dumoulin's hissy fit.
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