Triumphant return as Contador reigns in Spain

Just over a month after returning to the sport following a two-year doping ban, Spain’s Alberto Contador (SaxoBank-Tinkoff Bank) wrapped up overall victory at the Vuelta a Espana as the race finished on the streets of Madrid yesterday.

Contador won the title for the second time after he held off the challenge of Alejandro Valverde in the final stage between Cercedilla and Madrid.

The 29-year-old Spaniard maintained a one minute, 17-second advantage over his rival and countryman in the 115-km race.