Surely one of the greatest ce the story behind Miguel Indurain and Alberto Contador . He won the Tour de France in 2008. He was second in the Tour of Spain, 2005 and 2007. After fifteen-year career, Carlos Sastre Candil announced that it will not run more professional cycling.

Avila province and especially its people, El Barraco, loses her great respect in Spanish and international cycling. Just in El Barraco was where he began his career in the sport. It was marred by the José María "Chava" Jiménez Sastre who was his brother. School was in the bike which also left other great riders like Paco Mancebo and Pablo Lastras.

Alpe D'Huez, ITS CONSECRATION

The Alpe d'Huez stage in the Tour de France of 2008 was probably the peak of his career. That's when the difference was allowed to stay in the race. He participated in 26 major turns over more than 15 years on two wheels.

ONE YEAR AGO TOOK THE DECISION

It's time to close this cycle. The beginning of the year was not easy because I have suffered illness did not allow me to enjoy midseason, but since I ran in Slovenia, and then the championships in Spain and the Vuelta, the tension has been reduced and it was nice the end.

Thus began his farewell avilense the media.

What I have always tried to do is find out what my strengths and limitations, and knowing how to fully exploit. I take each and every one of their experiences, because to me this sport will always be a way of life and helped me overcome many things in my personal life.

The bike and miss you ...