Alberto Contador Velasco is a Spanish former professional cyclist. He is one of the most successful riders of his era, winning the Tour de France twice, the Giro d'Italia twice, and the Vuelta a España three times. He is one of only eight riders to have won all three Grand Tours of cycling, and one of only two riders to have won all three more than once. He has also won the Vélo d'Or a record 4 times. In the yellow jersey at the 2009 Tour de France after stages 15–21 — 7 stages, July 19 to July 26, taking it from Rinaldo Nocentini. Won the Tour. Wiki link