Tag: Contador

Alberto Contador missed out on the presentation of the Vuelta a España route for 2014. Reportedly he was busy with his team in the first training camp. This was the first camp of 2014 and it was important that Contador was present there. He however saw what happened in the presentation and was very impressed by it. He has been the winner of this championship in the years 2008 and 2012.

The 31 year old Spaniard confirmed that he would be starting his season on the 23^rd of August this year in his home tour. When asked about his plans for the upcoming season the two time Tour de France winner said that he will definitely like to win it for the third time and also focus on the other championships. The Spaniard has recently launched a cycling school and is very happy to achieve this dream of his.

In a press conference Contador said that the format in the recent years have been in favor of riders especially for the pure climbers. He also added that it becomes difficult at times when the finishes are uphill but on the other hand the new format also allows the riders to earn bonuses from those situations which have resulted in a better performance from all the riders.

Contador has some amazing Grand Tour victories where he was seen to dance on the pedals after his win. Apart from this his victories in the hills has also been very important where he was able to beat the hour mark. In the tour to come the path has already been defined by the organizers and they have set a 34.5 kilometer stage towards the half way mark and then on the final day there will be a 10 kilometer flat blast. This will ensure that the riders have enough time to catch up in between the race.