Alberto Contador

All 27 Tinkoff-Saxo riders for 2016 have gathered in Croatia for a pre-season camp, involving medicals and team meetings

By Stuart Clarke Published 28 October 15

Alberto Contador refuses to relax despite a gaping lead in the Giro d'Italia, but will it harm his chances of a historic Giro/Tour double?

By Gregor Brown Published 28 May 15

Harking back to their Tinkoff Credit Systems days, the Russian team unveil their billionth new kit in their history for the Abu Dhabi Tour

By Stuart Clarke Published 19 October 16

The reaction to the 2016 Tour de France route seems to be generally positive, with something in it for climbers, sprinters and time triallers

By Stuart Clarke Published 20 October 15

Tinkoff-Saxo's team-building trip up Mount Kilimanjaro hits bad weather

By Gregor Brown Published 3 November 14

Alberto Contador beat his rivals and the rainy conditions to win the Tour of the Basque Country stage six time trial and take the overall title

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 9 April 16

Alberto Contador put in a markedly improved performance on the short summit finish of the Vuelta a España stage five

By Gregor Brown Published 23 August 17

The recently retired Spaniard says in his heyday he could have challenged for all three Grand Tours in a single season

By Gregor Brown Published 4 October 17

- Pim Ligthart wins sprint on stage 1a - Javier Moreno fastest on 8.2km time trial stage 1b Photos by Graham Watson

By Richard Windsor Published 18 February 15

Spaniard tweets to say his wound is not healing and there are complications

By Simon Richardson Published 23 July 14

Alberto Contador described stage 12 of the Tour de France to the Peyragudes summit finish as "better than expected" after four crashes in previous days.

By Gregor Brown Published 14 July 17

Astana's strength in depth leaves race leader pondering tactical options after he's left isolated once again

By Gregor Brown Published 24 May 15

Alberto Contador previously said he will retire at the end of 2016, but now says he will ride for his own development team if it is granted a pro licence

By Stuart Clarke Published 15 February 16

Tinkoff team riders occupy the top two slots in the latest UCI WorldTour ranking after the Critérium du Dauphiné

By Nigel Wynn Published 13 June 16

Tinkoff team leader Alberto Contador gets back into action at the Critérium du Dauphiné this weekend, where he is expecting some 'tough days'

By Nigel Wynn Published 2 June 16

Astana's Paolo Tiralongo catches and passes Tom-Jelte Slagter to take a solo victory on stage nine of the Giro d'Italia

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 17 May 15

Tour de France 2013: Six Saxo-Tinkoff riders seize the moment and claw back a vital minute on the yellow jersey

By Cycling Weekly Published 12 July 13

As Alberto Contador lost 33 more seconds, Chris Froome said he doesn't take joy from beating injured rivals

By Gregor Brown Published 6 July 16

Alberto Contador reveals a challenging schedule of stage races ahead of the Tour de France, with the Olympics among his targets for 2016 as well

By Stuart Clarke Published 11 November 15

Nico Roche believes Alberto Contador's best is behind him, while he aims to take-up a leadership role of his own in 2017 with BMC

By Richard Windsor Published 25 October 16

Recovery time for Alberto Contador's leg fracture is uncertain, and he may not be back in the saddle for the Vuelta a Espana

By Gregor Brown Published 16 July 14

Updated: Tinkoff-Saxo team confirms Alberto Contador dislocated shoulder during crash near the finish of stage six of the 2015 Giro d'Italia

By Gregor Brown Published 15 May 15

Eddy Merckx says there's no reason why Alberto Contador can't win both the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France in the same season

By Stuart Clarke Published 13 February 15

Alberto Contador says he couldn't follow the pace of the leading riders on the steep summit finish to stage three of the Vuelta a España

By Gregor Brown Published 23 August 16

Alberto Contador may set up a UCI Continental team through his foundation, to give riders on his U23 and junior squads the chance to go professional

By Stuart Clarke Published 24 August 16

As he prepares for his assault on both the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France, Alberto Contador is looking as strong as ever according to Oleg Tinkov

By Stuart Clarke Published 10 February 15

Alberto Contador set to win the 2015 Giro d'Italia overall despite losing over two minutes in final mountain test to stage 20 winner Fabio Aru

By Nigel Wynn Published 30 May 15