The 17th stage of the Vuelta a España 2023 provided yet another great spectacle on Asturian soil. In a breathtaking pace, with controversy over the team’s tactics, Primoz Roglic triumphed.
However, even those cyclists who couldn’t keep up with the winner received a consolation prize, which can be considered significant. The top eight finishers etched their names into the history of one of the most iconic ascents in professional cycling, as they entered the list of the top 20 best times (to be precise, 16 times).
What’s even more revealing is that of the top 5 times, 4 were recorded on September 13, 2023.
Here’s the table with the top 20 times:
