Cloud hangs over Alberto Contador`s Tour

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 09:02

Much to the dismay of Tour de France organisers, a cloud of doping suspicion will hang over their race, and in particular over triple champion Alberto Contador, when the 2011 edition begins Saturday.

Andy Schleck content with quiet Tour buildup

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 19:17

While Alberto Contador was making headlines for the right and the wrong reasons, Andy Schleck spent a low-key season gearing up for the Tour de France.

Contador is 2nd in final Tour de France warmup

Last Updated: Sunday, June 26, 2011, 23:33

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador finished runner-up in the Spanish nationals.

Contador spearheads Saxobank team for Tour

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 18:34

Alberto Contador heads Saxo Bank`s assault on next month`s race with the Spaniard gunning for a fourth title in five years.

Saxo Bank to continue cycling team sponsorship

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 20:10

Saxo Bank are to continue sponsoring the cycling team of Tour de France champion Alberto Contador.

UCI calls for understanding on Contador debate

Last Updated: Friday, June 17, 2011, 09:15

World cycling chiefs have backed calls for Alberto Contador to be presumed innocent of doping until proven guilty, as the Spaniard prepares to embark upon the defence of his Tour de France crown.

Cyclist Schleck warns of seven-way battle

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 23:01

Andy Schleck believes he will have more than Alberto Contador to worry about in this year`s Tour de France.

`No problem` with Contador racing in France

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 20:11

IOC President Jacques Rogge says Alberto Contador should be allowed to race in the Tour de France.

Contador confirms he will ride Tour de France

Last Updated: Sunday, June 12, 2011, 10:49

Alberto Contador has confirmed he will ride in next month`s showpiece race.

Gadret snatches Giro stage, Contador retains pink

Last Updated: Thursday, May 19, 2011, 14:57

Frenchman John Gadret made a late attack to win the 144km 11th stage of the Tour of Italy from Tortoreto Lido to Castelfidardo as Spaniard Alberto Contador retained the leader`s pink jersey.

Contador set for toughest three-week Tour yet

Last Updated: Thursday, May 5, 2011, 08:56

Tour de France champion Alberto Contador believes the three-week Giro d`Italia which begins this Saturday could provide the biggest test yet of his status as cycling`s most talented stage racer.