Contador wins Vuelta a Murcia

Alberto Contador was crowned winner of the Vuelta a Murcia today in only his second race back since being cleared by the Royal Spanish Cycling Federation of doping charges.

The three-time Tour de France winner, who took over the race lead with a triumph on yesterday's second stage, held off nearest challengers Jerome Coppel and Denis Menchov to win today`s 12.4-kilometre individual time-trial in 14 minutes and 10 seconds.