: Considering that one's resting heart rate changes over time, I think it should be toned down to "some of the lowest resting heart rates".  It seems that there are many riders with resting heart rates around that regime.  If it's very anomalous (by TdF standards), it is worth mentioning.  I think that 32 bpm is not that anomalous.  According to a new source, Laurent Lefevre 30 Today...  14:01:36.  The rider with the lowest resting heart rate in the Tour peloton (32bpm), Laurent Lefevre of the Bouygues Telecom team celebrates his 30th birthday today. .  Miguel Indurain's resting heart rate was widely quoted since it was reportedly in the 25bpm regime.  Now that is anomalous by any standard!