Chris Froome not unbeatable says Alberto Contador, as pair set to face-off at Vuelta a España

The Spaniard says he is still aiming to take a third Tour de France title before he calls time on his career

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Alberto Contador (Tinkoff) says that Tour de France champion Chris Froome (Team Sky) is not unbeatable in the Grand Tours, as both prepare to go head-to-head at the Vuelta a España later this month.

The Spaniard, who withdrew from the Tour after two crashes, made a winning return to stage racing at his home race the Vuelta a Burgos last week, as Froome competes at the Rio Olympic Games.

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Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.


An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).