Top GC riders
Best GC competitors based upon the PCS GC ranking.
| Pos. | Rider | Team | Points | GC Ranking position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ULISSI Diego | Lampre - Merida | 580 | 66 |
| 2 | CARUSO Damiano | Cannondale | 371 | 119 |
| 3 | VIVIANI Elia | Cannondale | 245 | 198 |
| 4 | RUBIANO Miguel Angel | Team Colombia | 197 | 256 |
| 5 | SWIFT Ben | Team Sky | 129 | 401 |
| 6 | MEINTJES Louis | MTN - Qhubeka | 114 | 463 |
| 7 | KUDUS Merhawi | MTN - Qhubeka | 74 | 640 |
| 8 | TEKLEHAIMANOT Daniel | MTN - Qhubeka | 67 | 677 |