Tag: Cadel Evans

  2009 Tour Quick Facts 3,459.5 km raced at an average speed of 40.316 km/hr 180 starters and 156 classified finishers. Lance Armstrong came out of retirement and vied with Alberto Contador for supremecy within Astana. Contador, in scintillating form, was not to be denied victory in 2009. The Schleck brothers provided the principle challenge to Contador. Armstrong lacked the punch he had in previous Tour rides and finished a very credible third. Armstrong was later stripped of this third place when his extensive doping was revealed. Final 2009 Tour de France General Classification 1. Alberto Contador (Astana) 85 hr 48 min 35 sec 2. Andy Schleck (Saxo) + 4 min 11 sec 3. Lance Armstrong (Astana) + 5 min…