Who do you think is the most consistent rider in the week-long stage races? We often talk about the flashiest winners, the ones who take the most stage victories or wear the leaders jersey for the longest period of time. But what about the riders who consistently finish in the top 10, who never seem to have a bad day, who always manage to recover from a minor setback and still finish strong?
In recent years, weve seen riders like Jakob Fuglsang, Richie Porte, and Esteban Chaves consistently performing at a high level in week-long stage races. They might not always win, but theyre always there or thereabouts, quietly racking up the points and the podium finishes. Then there are riders like Alejandro Valverde, who seems to defy Father Time and still manages to win or podium in almost every race he enters.
But what about the new generation of riders? Are there any young guns who are showing the same level of consistency as these established stars? Guys like Tao Geoghegan Hart, Pavel Sivakov, or David Gaudu - are they the future of week-long stage racing? Or are they still too inconsistent, still too prone to having an off-day or two during a race?
Who do you think is the most consistent rider in the week-long stage races? Is it one of the established stars, or is there a new kid on the block whos quietly building a reputation as one of the most reliable riders in the peloton?
In recent years, weve seen riders like Jakob Fuglsang, Richie Porte, and Esteban Chaves consistently performing at a high level in week-long stage races. They might not always win, but theyre always there or thereabouts, quietly racking up the points and the podium finishes. Then there are riders like Alejandro Valverde, who seems to defy Father Time and still manages to win or podium in almost every race he enters.
But what about the new generation of riders? Are there any young guns who are showing the same level of consistency as these established stars? Guys like Tao Geoghegan Hart, Pavel Sivakov, or David Gaudu - are they the future of week-long stage racing? Or are they still too inconsistent, still too prone to having an off-day or two during a race?
Who do you think is the most consistent rider in the week-long stage races? Is it one of the established stars, or is there a new kid on the block whos quietly building a reputation as one of the most reliable riders in the peloton?