Grand Tours
| Race | Date | Winner | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giro d'Italia | May 9 - May 31 | Denis Menchov (RUS) | Danilo Di Luca (ITA) | Franco Pellizotti (ITA) |
| Tour de France | Jul 4 - Jul 26 | Alberto Contador (ESP) | Andy Schleck (LUX) | Lance Armstrong (USA) |
| Vuelta a España | Aug 29 - Sep 20 | Alejandro Valverde (ESP) | Samuel Sánchez (ESP) | Cadel Evans (AUS) |
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