We had a lot of goals, number one was to win the GC. Number two was to win the race, number three was team GC. QOM was our next goal too, and we got that one too so we're happy," Stephens told organisers at the finish on Tuesday.
"The Vuelta Femenina, May 4-10, features 41 debutants out of a field of 146 riders. Most of the new faces competing across northern Spain will try to make a name for themselves on the varied terrain."