Bjarne Lykkegård Riis, nicknamed The Eagle from Herning, is a Danish former professional road bicycle racer and cycling team manager. Noted for his victory in the 1996 Tour de France, where he dethroned five‑time defending champion Miguel Indurain. In the yellow jersey at the 1995 Tour de France after stage 6 — 1 stage, July 7 to July 7, taking it from Ivan Gotti. Wiki link