Alberto Contador has no regrets about his 15-year career, which included seven Grand Tour wins.
He gave 100 percent in every race, he said.
## What Drives Alberto Contador?
Contador proposed salary caps for pro cycling.
He was satisfied with his career and proud of his efforts.
He won the Tour de France twice, in 2007 and 2009.
## Early Success and Setbacks
Contador scored his first professional win in 2003 at the Tour of Poland.
Tragedy struck in 2004 when he suffered a brain stroke during the Vuelta a Asturias.
He was diagnosed with cerebral cavernoma and underwent surgery.
## Career Highlights
Contador won the Giro d'Italia twice, in 2008 and 2015.
He won the Vuelta a Espana three times, in 2008, 2012, and 2014.
He was suspended for six months in 2012 after a positive test for clenbuterol.
## Legacy and Reflection
Contador said he wouldn't change anything about his career.
He always gave 100 percent, he said.
His victory in the 2005 Tour Down Under was emotional, he said.
It was his first win after returning from surgery.
Contador's career was marked by determination and perseverance.
He inspired fans with his cycling skills and mental toughness.
Contador's legacy continues to be felt in the cycling world.
He will be remembered as one of the greatest cyclists of all time.