Jacques Anquetil

Jacques Anquetil became the first rider to win five Tour de France titles, a milestone achieved between 1957 and 1964. His mastery of time trials gave him a decisive edge, and his 10 grand tour wins include victories in the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España. While his total grand tour count ties Bernard Hinault, Anquetil's pioneering streak predates Indurain's five consecutive wins by 30 years, cementing his role as a trailblazer in the sport. He averaged at least one time trial win per Tour de France, a 100% consistency that quantified his specialty.