The Russian his best years are behind him .
The Russian is a two - time winner of the Vuelta and three - time grand tour champion has ridden as a super domestique for Rodriguez in this year 's race and at 34 .
The Russian , a two - time winner of the Vuelta and three - time grand tour champion has ridden as a super domestique for Rodriguez in this year 's race and at 34 , his best years are behind him .