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 1996 Tour de France after stages 9–21 — 13 stages, July 8 to July 21, taking it from Evgeni Berzin. Won the Tour. Wiki link