Victorious in 2008, 2012 and 2014, and one of the world’s best stage racers, Alberto Contador is aiming for a fourth success at his home Grand Tour, La Vuelta a España. After his disappointment at withdrawing from the Tour de France, his primary goal of the season, due to injury, […]
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Etixx – Quick-Step to Vuelta a España
Our team will be looking for opportunities to leave its mark on a race renowned for its brutal parcours 17-Aug-2016: The 71st Vuelta a España will kick-off in a few days, with the riders set to tackle yet again a mountainous route, which includes no less than 10 uphill finishes […]
Alberto Contador ahead of La Vuelta a España: “I hope to enjoy the race and the fans”
Alberto Contador reaches the start of the Vuelta a España after overcoming all the setbacks and injuries that forced him to abandon the Tour de France in July. After a period of recovery and fine-tuning, Tinkoff’s leader is optimistic a few days prior to the start in Ourense. “I think […]