Alberto Contador receives fourth Velo d'Or award

Vuelta a Espana 2014 winner given award by French publication Velo Magazine

Alberto Contador on stage seven of the 2014 Criterium du Dauphine

(Image credit: Graham Watson)
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Alberto Contador has won his fourth Velo d'Or award after a season in which he recorded nine professional wins, including the general classification at the Vuelta a Espana.

The award is selected by a poll of journalists within cycling, and is organised by the French publication, Velo Magazine.

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Richard Windsor
Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.

An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).