Rider Profile
Samuel Sanchez
BMC Racing Team

Personal Details:
Teams history:
- 2017 - BMC Racing Team
- 2016 - BMC Racing Team
- 2015 - BMC Racing Team
- 2014 - BMC Racing Team
- 2013 - Euskaltel Euskadi
- 2012 - Euskaltel-Euskadi
- 2011 - Euskaltel-Euskadi
- 2010 - Euskaltel - Euskadi
- 2009 - Euskaltel - Euskadi
- 2008 - Euskaltel - Euskadi
- 2007 - Euskaltel - Euskadi
- 2006 - Euskaltel - Euskadi
- 2005 - Fundacion Ciclista Euskadi
- 2004 - Euskaltel - Euskadi
- 2003 - Euskaltel - Euskadi
- 2002 - Euskaltel - Euskadi
- 2001 - Euskaltel - Euskadi
- 2000 - Euskaltel - Euskadi
Biography:
Key results
1st Olympic Road Race 2008
1st Tour of the Basque Country 2012
1st Vuelta a Burgos 2010
2nd Tour de France 2010
2nd Vuelta a Espana 2009
2nd Tour de Yorkshire 2014
2nd Volta a Catalunya 2012
1st Tour de France mountains classification 2011
5 wins, Vuelta a Espana 2005-07
Related Articles

A trip through time: How the Olympic Road Race-winning bikes have changed since Beijing
By Alex Hunt published
Olympics From 2008 to 2021, what bikes and tech made it to the podium's top step, and what will we see in Paris?

Samuel Sanchez suspended for two years
By Cycling News published
UCI announce suspension for GHRP-2 positive after delayed process

BMC fire Sanchez 'with immediate effect'
By Cycling News published
Spaniard faces lengthy ban after doping violation confirmed

Samuel Sanchez: Test result was a total surprise
By Cycling News published
Spaniard confident it's 'all a scare' as BMC carry on at Vuelta a Espana

Samuel Sanchez eyeing off Vuelta a Espana stage win
By Cycling News published
BMC veteran ready for tenth Spanish Grand Tour

BMC going into Vuelta a Espana without a clear GC leader
By Cycling News published
Van Garderen, Roche and Sanchez will all target top general classification results

Samuel Sanchez holding off retirement decision until Vuelta a Espana
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Former Olympic champion considers racing for another year

BMC Racing announce Hammer Series squad
By Cycling News published
Sánchez headlines versatile team for Velon event
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





