Alberto Contador Archives

Alberto Contador

Drama right to the end of absorbing race as Valverde snatches points jersey from Rodriguez on final day

Russian drops Richie Porte close to summit, Rodriguez attack puts Contador in trouble but lead secure

Saxo Bank rider heading to second Vuelta victory following sensational day's racing

Saxo Bank rider overtaken when he seemed poised for victory for the second Saturday in a row

Team Sky's Chris Froome loses more time and key team mate as Xabier Zandio crashes out

Rodriguez hangs on to red jersey by just one second from Contador as Froome drops to third

Big guns in this year's Vuelta fight it out on climb to Andorra

Team Sky's Colombian climbers force pace on final climb to set up Froome for finale, Contador loses some seconds

Thrilling final climb as series of bursts from Contador leaves just the GC favourites standing

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