Rider Profile
Carlos Sastre Candil
Geox-TMC

Personal Details:
Teams history:
- 2011 - Geox-TMC
- 2010 - Cervelo Test Team
- 2008 - TEAM CSC
- 2008 - TEAM CSC SAXO BANK
- 2007 - Team CSC
- 2006 - Team CSC
- 2005 - Team CSC
- 2004 - Team CSC
- 2003 - Team CSC
- 2002 - CSC - Tiscali
- 2001 - O.N.C.E. - Eroski
- 2001 - CSC - Tiscali
- 2000 - O.N.C.E. - Deutsche Bank
Biography:
Key results
1st overall Tour de France 2008
1st Tour de France stage 13, 2003; 17, 2006; 17, 2008
1st Giro d'Italia stages 16 & 19, 2009
1st Vuelta a Espana mountains classification 2000
2nd overall Vuelta a España 2005, '07
2nd overall Giro d'Italia 2009
3rd overall Vuelta a España 2008
3rd Clásica de San Sebastián 2010
3rd overall Tour of Austria 2011
Related Articles

Contador, Scarponi and Sastre fear Giro d'Italia mountain finishes
By Stephen Farrand published
A photo gallery of the riders studying the Dolomite stages

Sastre out of Vuelta al Pais Vasco with bronchial problems
By Susan Westemeyer published
Geox-TMC rider needs complete rest

Sastre on track for Giro d'Italia
By Cycling News published
Spaniard highly motivated despite recent flu

Sastre disappointed but dignifed after Tour de France snub
By Daniel Benson published
2008 Tour winner to stay at Geox-TMC and target the Giro d'Italia

Sastre quashes rumors he will quit GEOX-TMC
By Daniel Benson published
Tour de France winner will race with Menchov next year

Sastre surprised by the Geox-TMC Proteam exclusion
By Stephen Farrand published
Spaniard questions lack of support for new sponsors

Matxin juggles Grand Tour captains Menchov and Sastre
By Cycling News published
Geox divides up three Grand Tours between two captains

Sastre to ride three Grand Tours again
By Jean-François Quénet published
Geox confident over Tour de France invitation
Blogs
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The fascination of the three amigos GC battle - Philippa York Vuelta a España analysis
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Nathan Haas blog: Has the UCI done enough for gravel pros at the Gravel World Championships?
Sponsored gravel riders appear to be losing interest in the rainbow jersey battle -
Lauren De Crescenzo and her tough decision to miss UCI Gravel World Championships
In her own words, the gravel star explains the complex picture of the Gravel World Championships for the US team -
A proper women's race – Historic day in Emporia at Unbound Gravel
Extended gaps around women's start end with unprecedented sprint finish though 'it’s still imperfect, but it’s the best we can do for now' -
Road prep and adapting to new rules as Life Time Grand Prix begins at Fuego XL mountain bike event
Lauren De Crescenzo uses The Growler for confidence boost ride ahead of prestigious off-road series






