THE BEST STAGE RACERS

Alejandro Valverde hasn’t won a race since 2019, yet is still the rider with the most stage race GC wins, which is what happens when you keep racing until 40. Chris Froome and Nairo Quintana are next on the list, but Froome hasn’t won a race since 2018, so is in danger of being overtaken. As for the women, where there are fewer stage races, Marianne Vos is way out in front, and it’s improbable that the Dutchwoman will be caught during her career.