On a day that ended, as expected, with a bunch sprint, the Tinkoff squad kept Alberto Contador out of trouble, allowing him to safely navigate his way in the main group. According to Sport Director Steven de Jongh, the team is motivated for tomorrow’s closing mountain stage of the race […]
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Alberto Contador moves to Volta ao Algarve GC top ten after hard time-trial
Despite the strong wind that put him at a disadvantage over heavier riders, Contador put on a strong performance with great commitment in the ITT and edged up several positions in the GC, moving to the top ten. Strong winds and a nearly flat race course put a dent in […]
Oscar Gatto sprints to win in Ruta del Sol and nets second stage victory for Tinkoff
The Italian rider won the final sprint of stage 3 hands down, clinching his first victory of the season. Rafal Majka and Roman Kreuziger finished once again in the leading group, retaining their GC aspirations ahead of tomorrow’s tough time-trial. The third stage of the Ruta del Sol, from Monachil […]
