Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) topped the final edition of the Union Cycliste Internationale’s World Ranking for the 2010 season.
Rodriguez scored a string of wins and podium places throughout the season including overall victory in the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya, along with stage wins at the Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana.
The World Ranking is based on results in counting events on the UCI’s World Calendar – ProTour and Historic events. Points are awarded for one-day race, tour stage and stage race overall finishing positions. The amount of points awarded depends on the status of the event.
2010 UCI World Ranking diagram
UCI World Ranking 2010: Final standings
1. Joaquim Rodriguez (Spa) Katusha 551 points
2. Alberto Contador (Spa) Astana 482
3. Philippe Gilbert (Bel) Omega Pharma-Lotto 437
4. Luis Leon Sanchez (Spa) Caisse d’Epargne 403
5. Cadel Evans (Aus) BMC Racing Team 390
6. Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Doimo 390
7. Robert Gesink (Ned) Rabobank 369
8. Ryder Hesjedal (Can) Garmin-Transitions 307
9. Tyler Farrar (USA) Garmin-Transitions 306
10. Samuel Sanchez (Spa) Euskaltel-Euskadi 301
Joaquim Rodriguez