Vuelta 2012


Vuelta Stage 1: Movistar take team time trial in Pamplona, but it's tight at the top

Just a matter of seconds between top teams as race gets under way but Garmin the surprise strugglers today

Vuelta 2012: Alberto Contador singles out Chris Froome as his main rival for the overall win

Spaniard also gives thoughts on this year's race and speaks about effects of his absence from sport through ban

Team managers outline their Vuelta goals

DSs and managers of all but two of the teams lining up in Pamplona tomorrow reveal their plans

Vuelta 2012 Preview: Our guide to the year's final Grand Tour

Tomorrow sees the start of the 67th edition of the Vuelta, and if the bookmakers are correct, the general classifciation will come down to a straight fight between Alberton Contador, back from his doping ban, and Chris Froome, runner-up last year and again in the Tour de France and leading Team Sky in a Grand Tour for the first time.

Chris Froome aims to make most of opportunity to lead Team Sky in Vuelta

Man who was runner-up in two of the last three Grand Tours looks to go one better in Spain

Alberto Contador insists "I’m in good shape" ahead of Vuelta campaign

Spaniard prepares for home Grand Tour after returning from ban in the Eneco Tour last week

Chris Froome to lead Team Sky in Vuelta as strong climbing team named

Vuelta and Tour de France runner-up looks to go one better - but Contador likely to pose biggest threat

2012 Vuelta route unveiled in Pamplona (+ fly-through video)

Racing of bikes replaces running of bulls, but race may be decided on Bola del Mundo, back after 2010 debut

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