The2009 Tour de France was the 96th edition of the Tour de France, one of cycling's Grand Tours.It started on 4 July in the principality of Monaco with a 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) individual time trial which included a section of the Circuit de Monaco.The race visited six countries: Monaco, France, Spain, Andorra, Switzerland and Italy, and finished on 26 Fiveriders won more than one Young Rider Classification. Their wins happened in successive years except for Nairo Quintana. Andy Schleck (, 2010) Jan Ulrich (1996, 1997, 1998) Tadej Pogačar (2020, 2021, 2022) Nairo Quintana (2013, 2015) Marco Pantani (1994, 1995) There are seven years where the same rider won both Findout the latest news, stage reports, race scores and expert analysis from the 2010 Tour de France Stage 3. Cyclingnews.com: The world centre of cycling. published31 August 2010. A look back at the Frenchman's career. Image 1 of 42. 1989 Tour de France winner Greg LeMond talks to runner-up Laurent Fignon on the podium in Paris. RemcoEvenepoel could make 2024 Tour de France a three-way showdown with Vingegaard and Pogacar. Already a world champion and winner of the Vuelta a AndySchleck, the 2010 Tour de France champion, has announced his retirement from cycling at the age of 29. The son of former rider Johnny Schleck and younger brother of Frank cited a knee injury Andevery winning Tour bike before that! Below are some of the bikes ridden to glory in the modern Tour de France era. Bike weights hovered between 18 and 22 pounds from 1968 to 1998, after which they plummeted especially with Lance Armstrong demanding every technological advantage. In the new millenium, Union Cycliste 1Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) Astana. 2 Andy Schleck (Lux) Team Saxo Bank. 3 Lance Armstrong (USA) Astana. Note: Oscar Pereiro was awarded the victory on October 16, 2007, after original winner 3rCJ5Vk.