Alberto Contador wins stage five of Tirreno-Adriatico and moves into lead

Alberto Contador stamps his mark on Tirreno-Adriatico, taking his second consecutive stage win and the race lead

Alberto Contador wins Stage 5 of the 2014 Tirreno Adriatico

(Image credit: Graham Watson)

Alberto Contador (Tinkoff-Saxo) won his second consecutive stage at Tirreno-Adriatico on Sunday, and moved into the overall lead in the process by a huge two-minute margin ahead of Nairo Quintana (Movistar).

It was a domineering display from the Spaniard, who for the first time in a while looked like the rider who used to win grand tours prolifically.

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