Brendan Gallagher recently attended the prestigious Magnum Awards, which celebrated significant achievements in cycling. This annual event honors exceptional performances across competitive cycling, especially focusing on the Grand Tours.
2025 Grand Tour Rankings
The Magnum Awards system employs a grading scale based on champagne magnums. Each level represents a different quality of racing, creating a unique perspective on the events. Here’s how the grading system works:
- One magnum: Poor performance
- Two magnums: Average performance
- Three magnums: Decent performance
- Four magnums: Good performance
- Five magnums: Historic and significant race
Grading Nuances
To add complexity, half magnums can denote races that fall between two grades. This flexible approach allows for a nuanced evaluation of the Grand Tours, making the rankings more precise and engaging for fans.
The 2025 cycling season is anticipated to be intense, with numerous riders vying for top honors. With Gallagher’s grading system in mind, it will be interesting to see how both the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia perform throughout the year.
The Magnum Awards not only celebrate cycling talent but also engage fans in a playful manner. This year’s event highlighted achievements that may forever change the sport and are sure to be remembered for years to come.
As we look forward to the upcoming season, the anticipation builds around the performances that lie ahead. Will the major races receive top ratings in this unique grading system? Time will tell.
