Cycling celebrations – The best, worst, and strangest victory salutes

Pro cycling celebrations
Pro cycling celebrations (Image credit: Various)

Winning a race is something that every rider strives for and the victory celebration is a chance to revel in the moment, honour your sponsors and pay homage to those close to you. It's an image that will be beamed around the world and may well be slapped across the publicity campaigns of your team's sponsors.

Most riders will opt for the simple punching of the air or lift their arms aloft, wrapped up in the moment of joy.