Rider Profile
Luis León Sánchez
Astana Qazaqstan

Personal Details:
Teams history:
- 2023 - Astana Qazaqstan
- 2022 - Bahrain Victorious
- 2021 - Astana-Premier Tech
- 2020 - Astana Pro Team
- 2019 - Astana Pro Team
- 2018 - Astana Pro Team
- 2017 - Astana Pro Team
- 2016 - Astana Pro Team
- 2015 - Astana Pro Team
- 2014 - Caja Rural-Seguros RGA
- 2013 - Belkin Procycling Team
- 2012 - Rabobank Cycling Team
- 2011 - Rabobank Cycling Team
- 2010 - Caisse d'Epargne
- 2009 - Caisse d'Epargne
- 2008 - Caisse d'Epargne
- 2007 - Caisse d'Epargne
- 2006 - Liberty Seguros - Würth Team
- 2006 - Astana - Würth Team
- 2005 - Liberty Seguros - Würth Team
- 2004 - Liberty Seguros
Biography:
Key Results
1st overall Tour Down Under 2005
1st overall Paris–Nice 2009
1st Tour de France stages 7, 2008; 8, 2009; 9, 2011; 14, 2012
1st Spanish National Time Trial Champion 2008, '10–12
1st European Games Road Race 2015
1st Clásica de San Sebastián 2010, '12
1st Gran Premio Bruno Beghelli 2017
1st Vuelta a Espana mountain classification 2014
2nd overall Tour Down Under 2006, '10
2nd overall Vuelta a Castilla y León 2006
2nd overall Volta ao Algarve 2010
2nd overall Paris–Nice 2010
2nd overall Tour of Belgium 2013
2nd overall Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2016, '18
2nd overall La Tropicale Amissa Bongo 2014
2nd overall Tour de l'Ain 2013
3rd overall Three Days of De Panne 2006
3rd overall Paris–Nice 2007
3rd overall Vuelta a Andalucía 2014
Related Articles

Luis Leon Sanchez's Argon 18 Nitrogen Pro – Gallery
By Cycling News published
A look at Astana's aero offering for 2017

Sneak peek at Trek-Segafredo bikes - News shorts
By Cycling News published
Bardiani-CSF to kick off 2017 in Vuelta a San Juan, Zandio joins Sky as DS, Sanchez to race Giro and Vuelta

Luis Leon Sanchez aiming for Paris-Nice after Algarve crash
By Cycling News published
Spaniard gains peace of mind with first win since 2014

Sanchez crashes out of Volta ao Algarve - Video
By Stephen Farrand published
Astana rider avoids serious injury but needs six stitches in chin injury

Thomas, Dowsett and Tony Martin face off in Volta ao Algarve time trial
By Cycling News published
Full start times for stage 3 time trial

Luis Leon Sanchez to lead Astana at Tour Down Under
By Cycling News published
Boom returns to Australian race

Rodriguez, Valverde lead Spain in World Championships road race
By Cycling News published
LL Sanchez and Castroviejo for the time trial

News Shorts: Péraud struggles at French nationals
By Cycling News published
Keisse's track career in doubt, Sanchez vs. Castroviejo at Spanish time trials
Blogs
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The fascination of the three amigos GC battle - Philippa York Vuelta a España analysis
Jonas Vingegaard is the overall favourite but can João Almeida and Juan Ayuso combine to beat him? -
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






