Top GC riders
Best GC competitors based upon the PCS GC ranking.
| Pos. | Rider | Team | Points | GC Ranking position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FUGLSANG Jakob | RadioShack - Nissan | 905 | 26 |
| 2 | MOLLEMA Bauke | Rabobank Cycling Team | 863 | 31 |
| 3 | COSTA Rui | Movistar Team | 450 | 88 |
| 4 | MATTHEWS Michael | Rabobank Cycling Team | 288 | 164 |
| 5 | HENAO Sergio | Sky Procycling | 150 | 350 |
| 6 | HERRADA Jesús | Movistar Team | 64 | 706 |
| 7 | TORIBIO José Vicente | Andalucia - Caja Granada | 55 | 779 |
| 8 | QUINTANA Nairo | Movistar Team | 41 | 912 |