Contador feels sympathy for Tour rival Armstrong

LANCE ARMSTRONG’s demise as a contender for the 2010 Tour de France was met with sorrow by his biggest rival, Alberto Contador.

Contador feels sympathy for Tour rival Armstrong
Tue, 13 Jul, 2010 - 01:00
Matt McGeehan

The duo endured a fractious relationship during the 2009 Tour, as team-mates in Armstrong’s comeback season at Astana.

Spaniard Contador took the 2009 honours on the road, winning the Tour for a second time, and this month is targeting a third title.

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