Astana team rider and leader's yellow jersey holder Vincenzo Nibali of Italy gives thumbs up as he cycles during the 137.5 km final stage of the Tour de France cycling race, from Evry to Paris Champs Elysees, July 27, 2014. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
PARIS - Thirteen years ago, Vincenzo Nibali packed his bags and left his home in Sicily to start the journey that led him to a triumphant ride on the Champs Elysees on Sunday as Tour de France champion.
The 29-year-old Italian, as soft-spoken in life as aggressive as he is on the bike, joined Eddy Merckx, Jacques Anquetil, Bernard Hinault, Alberto Contador and his compatriot Felice Gimondi as winners of all three grands tours.
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