Alberto Contador

Alberto Contador: One more chance to win the Tour de France

Alberto Contador says he'll ride the 2016 Tour de France and Olympics, and then is likely to 'step away' from professional cycling

By Gregor Brown Published 7 August 15

Alberto Contador knocks down fan's selfie-stick at Giro d'Italia

Giro leader takes exception to fan on the road side holding a go-pro on a stick above the riders

By Richard Windsor Published 27 May 15

Twitter goes into meltdown over Contador helmet removal

Twitter users cry foul over Alberto Contador breaking UCI rules by taking his helmet off mid-race, but no-one seems entirely sure what the punishment should be

By Richard Windsor Published 20 May 15

Nibali and Quintana lose time as Greipel wins Tour de France stage two

Strong wind at the Tour de France sees Nairo Quintana and Vincenzo Nibali lose over a minute to their rivals as Andre Greipel wins stage two

By Stuart Clarke Published 5 July 15

"Andy Schleck was my biggest rival" says Alberto Contador

Alberto Contador described the recently retired Andy Schleck as the rider he "battled most with" during his career

By Richard Windsor Published 5 November 14

Alberto Contador gets ready for 2015 season with successful Kilimanjaro ascent

By Gregor Brown Published 10 November 14

Alberto Contador close to signing up with new team for 2017

Alberto Contador confirms that he has shelved plans to retire at the end of 2016, and that he is on the verge of signing with a new squad for 2017

By Sophie Smith Published 4 June 16

Alberto Contador's retirement decision 'wasn't a surprise', say Trek-Segafredo

Team boss Luca Guercilena says they had planned 2018 with Contador in mind but accepted his decision to retire

By Gregor Brown Published 14 August 17

Alberto Contador shows why he is leading the Giro d'Italia

Despite a puncture that saw him momentarily distanced from his rivals, race leader Alberto Contador prevailed on the Giro d'Italia's toughest stage

By Gregor Brown Published 26 May 15

Alberto Contador says Egan Bernal is ‘clear favourite’ for the Tour de France

The multiple Grand Tour winner says the 2019 Tour will be the most open edition in years

By Jonny Long Published 27 June 19

Astana unable to break Contador as Mikel Landa wins Giro d'Italia stage 15

Alberto Contador left outnumbered as Astana ratchet up the pace, but the Spaniard still manages to extend his overall lead

By Stephen Puddicombe Published 24 May 15

Alberto Contador crashes as Jonas van Genechten wins Vuelta a España stage seven

IAM Cycling rider comes off best in a scrappy finish, but elsewhere Alberto Contador's overall ambitions were dealt a knock by a late crash

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 26 August 16

Alberto Contador explains struggles on final mountain day in Giro d'Italia

Alberto Contador and Tinkoff-Saxo team talk about the race leader's time loss during the final mountains of the 2015 Giro d'Italia

By Gregor Brown Published 30 May 15

Alberto Contador adjusts position ahead of crucial Giro d'Italia time trial

After dislocating his shoulder on stage six, Alberto Contador has decided to tweak his TT position to ensure there's less pressure on his injured joint

By Stuart Clarke Published 19 May 15

Alberto Contador receives fourth Velo d'Or award

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

By Richard Windsor Published 30 October 14

Alberto Contador suffers fracture after an accident at home

Alberto Contador has been forced to rest and recover suffering a fracture in an accident at home.

By Alex Ballinger Published 22 July 20

Alberto Contador: I'm more motivated than ever

Alberto Contador will begin his season at the Volta ao Algarve next week and says he's very eager to get his season underway

By Stuart Clarke Published 11 February 16

Alberto Contador rides Herne Hill Velodrome (gallery)

Alberto Contador and Bjarne Riis visit London for a Saxo Bank sponsor event at Herne Hill velodrome

By Nigel Wynn Published 18 November 14

Alberto Contador wins the 2015 Giro d'Italia, as Iljo Keisse takes final stage in surprise breakaway

Contador secured his second overall win of the Giro d'Italia after finishing safely on the final stage to Milan which was won by Iljo Keisse in a surprise breakaway

By Richard Windsor Published 31 May 15

Vuelta a España 2016 preview: The contenders

We run through the riders who could be challenging for the win at the 2016 Vuelta a España

By Stephen Puddicombe Published 18 August 16

Oleg Tinkov should use his €1m to start an amateur team, says Vincenzo Nibali

Tour de France champion Vincenzo Nibali gives his response to Oleg Tinkov's offer of €1m to try and get the top riders to take part in all three Grand Tours

By Gregor Brown Published 10 October 14

Alberto Contador: 'I could have raced for two more years'

After bowing out from professional cycling, Alberto Contador explains why now was the best time to leave

By Craig Cunningham Published 22 September 17

'Team Sky has a €35m budget, it's complicated to compete with that'

Alberto Contador says his biggest challenge at new team Trek-Segafredo will be overcoming the power of Team Sky in the Grand Tours

By Gregor Brown Published 31 October 16

Quintana and Contador leave Vuelta stage 15 satisfied after successful alliance

Nairo Quintana and Alberto Contador both made significant gains after dropping key GC contenders including Chris Froome in an early breakaway

By Gregor Brown Published 4 September 16

Top 10 ill-advised advertising promotions by cyclists

Cycle Sport looks back at the advertising promotions the top professionals are really regretting.

By Edward Pickering Published 16 December 10

Alberto Contador wins Tour of Algarve stage four

Michal Kwiatkowski retains overall lead after placing third behind Alberto Contador on mountain stage

By Nigel Wynn Published 22 February 14

Trek gifts Alberto Contador a stunning custom Trek Émonda ahead of his final ever race

Alberto Contador receives a stunning custom Trek Émonda SLR ahead of his final race, the 2017 Vuelta a España, where he is aiming to go out on a high.

By Rupert Radley Published 19 August 17