Andy Schleck, born on June tenth, nineteen eighty-five, is a distinguished former professional road bicycle racer from Luxembourg. He is best known for his remarkable victory in the 2010 Tour de France, a title he was awarded retroactively in February twenty-twelve following the disqualification of Alberto Contador. This achievement marked a pinnacle in his career, showcasing his exceptional talent and determination.
In addition to his Tour de France triumph, Schleck has demonstrated consistent excellence in the sport, finishing as the runner-up in the prestigious race twice, in two thousand nine and two thousand eleven. His competitive spirit and dedication to cycling have made him a respected figure in the cycling community.
Beyond his racing career, Andy Schleck currently serves as the deputy general manager for the Lidl-Trek men's cycling team, where he continues to contribute to the sport he loves. He comes from a family of cyclists; his older brother, Fränk Schleck, also made his mark as a professional rider from two thousand three to two thousand sixteen. Their father, Johny Schleck, was a notable cyclist as well, competing in the Tour de France and Vuelta a España between nineteen sixty-five and nineteen seventy-four.