Which current riders would you consider as cycling legends?

[Hyman]

IMO:

Contador, Cancellara, Boonen, Valverde, Cavendish.

 

[BigMac]

Plenty of threads on the subject already, here's the latest. I think it fits: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=29302

If you dig deeper there are many topics on it.

 

[HelloDolly]

Pity you do not understans the word "legend"

 

[BigMac]

edted out

 

[Netserk]

Vino = Legend
Pantani = Legend
Boonen = Legend

_O_

 

[SafeBet]

What is the difference between a great and a legend?
That's an honest question from someone with english as his second language.

 

[HelloDolly]

For me a legend is a historical figure and implies the person is of long standing at the height of their achievements
It is possible that some of today's peloton can be legends in time when judged against other long standing greats of the sport but not now while still cycling