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

Sánchez targeting Giro stage win initially
By Peter Cossins published
Euskaltel leader says he’s in good shape and the podium is “not impossible”

Sánchez aiming for Giro podium and stage win
By Sadhbh O'Shea published
Spaniard returning to Giro for first time since 2005

Sánchez unshaken by time loss in Basque Country opener
By Cycling News published
Defending champion says five seconds will not be decisive

Riders highlight toughness of 2013 Vuelta route
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Contador, Rodriguez, Sanchez and Valverde comment

Sanchez calls for change of mentality in Euskaltel in 2013
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Basque squad signs foreign riders for first time in team history

Sánchez likely to race Giro d'Italia, Vuelta a España in 2013
By Cycling News published
Thirty-four-year-old considering retirement after Rio Olympic Games

Samuel Sanchez criticises Armstrong ban
By Cycling News published
Euskaltel rider says there was no “direct evidence”

Sanchez returns to Beijing in search of WorldTour points
By Barry Ryan published
Euskaltel-Euskadi send strong line-up to second edition of race
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





