ALBERTO CONTADOR VELASCO


Birth date: 06-12-1982
Team History
2017: TREK - SEGAFREDO
2016: TINKOFF
2015: TINKOFF - SAXO
News

Alberto Contador about Remco Evenepoel: I haven't seen that much talent in my life
Former rider Alberto Contador has talked about young talent Remco Evenepoel, and he showed the admiration he already has for him. Read more...
Former rider Alberto Contador has talked about young talent Remco Evenepoel, and he showed the admiration he already has for him. Read more...

Alberto Contador leads online training during coronavirus lockdown
Former cyclist and multiple Grand Tour winner Alberto Contador is filling his lockdown time in Spain by doing training with his fans every day. Read more...
Former cyclist and multiple Grand Tour winner Alberto Contador is filling his lockdown time in Spain by doing training with his fans every day. Read more...

Alberto Contador in Colombian hospital with food poisoning
Alberto Contador has suffered from food poisoning in Colombia and has been admitted to a hospital in Bogotá. Read more...
Alberto Contador has suffered from food poisoning in Colombia and has been admitted to a hospital in Bogotá. Read more...

Alberto Contador on Nairo Quintana: The only order he received was to stay at my wheel
Former rider Alberto Contador has commented on his experience in the peloton with Movistar rider Nairo Quintana. Read more...
Former rider Alberto Contador has commented on his experience in the peloton with Movistar rider Nairo Quintana. Read more...

Alberto Contador and colleagues think of ways to end Team Sky's domination
Alberto Contador and the staff of his teams Kometa have been thinking about the possibilities of making cycling more exciting and take away the domination of Team Sky. Read more...
Alberto Contador and the staff of his teams Kometa have been thinking about the possibilities of making cycling more exciting and take away the domination of Team Sky. Read more...

Alberto Contador: Sometimes I feel nostalgic
Former rider Alberto Contador has stated that he misses racing but has many projects to keep him busy after his retirement. Read more...
Former rider Alberto Contador has stated that he misses racing but has many projects to keep him busy after his retirement. Read more...

Peter Sagan about Alberto Contador: There was never conflict between us
World Champion Peter Sagan (Bora-hansgrohe) has stated that he had a good relationship with Alberto Contador, a rider that he still admires. Read more...
World Champion Peter Sagan (Bora-hansgrohe) has stated that he had a good relationship with Alberto Contador, a rider that he still admires. Read more...

Eurosport signs Alberto Contador
Alberto Contador has signed with Eurosport as a cycling commentator. The former rider will join the Spanish team at the international medium. Read more...
Alberto Contador has signed with Eurosport as a cycling commentator. The former rider will join the Spanish team at the international medium. Read more...

Alberto Contador: Chris Froome is capable of winning the Giro and the Tour
Alberto Contador has joined the debate on whether Chris Froome should ride the Giro d'Italia. The Spaniard thinks the Briton has what it takes to face this new challenge. Read more...
Alberto Contador has joined the debate on whether Chris Froome should ride the Giro d'Italia. The Spaniard thinks the Briton has what it takes to face this new challenge. Read more...

Dumoulin, Contador, Aru and Nibali to attend Giro d'Italia presentation
The 101st edition of the Giro d'Italia will be presented this Wednesday and four riders will make an appearance as special guests. Read more...
The 101st edition of the Giro d'Italia will be presented this Wednesday and four riders will make an appearance as special guests. Read more...

Alberto Contador: I don't regret this farewell
Just days after his last day as a professional cyclist, Alberto Contador (Trek-Segafredo) said that it was a good time to leave racing. Read more...
Just days after his last day as a professional cyclist, Alberto Contador (Trek-Segafredo) said that it was a good time to leave racing. Read more...

Alberto Contador is ready for the last racing day of his career
The Tour de France Criterium Shanghai is set to be the last day of racing for Alberto Contador before his retirement from professional cycling. Read more...
The Tour de France Criterium Shanghai is set to be the last day of racing for Alberto Contador before his retirement from professional cycling. Read more...

Alberto Contador on 2018 Tour de France: It will be an open race
After seeing the 2018 Tour de France route, former cyclist Alberto Contador has said that the conditions will make it an open race. Read more...
After seeing the 2018 Tour de France route, former cyclist Alberto Contador has said that the conditions will make it an open race. Read more...

Alberto Contador comes out of retirement for Criterium of Shanghai
Alberto Contador (Trek-Segafredo) and Chris Froome will see each other again at the Asian Criteriums. Read more...
Alberto Contador (Trek-Segafredo) and Chris Froome will see each other again at the Asian Criteriums. Read more...

Alberto Contador opens up about doping case
Weeks after his retirement from professional cycling, Alberto Contador has discussed the doping case against him that cost him the loss of one Tour de France and one Giro d'Italia. Read more...
Weeks after his retirement from professional cycling, Alberto Contador has discussed the doping case against him that cost him the loss of one Tour de France and one Giro d'Italia. Read more...

Alberto Contador receives massive tribute in his hometown
Pinto is the home town of Alberto Contador and it has presented a celebration in honour to its favourite son after his last Grand Tour. Read more...
Pinto is the home town of Alberto Contador and it has presented a celebration in honour to its favourite son after his last Grand Tour. Read more...

Review: The final week of the Vuelta a España
The 2017 edition of the Vuelta a España has come to an end with Chris Froome securing his grand tour double. CyclingPub's Marcelo Hernández reviews the final week. Read more...
The 2017 edition of the Vuelta a España has come to an end with Chris Froome securing his grand tour double. CyclingPub's Marcelo Hernández reviews the final week. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: It has been a magical day
After three weeks of brave racing by Alberto Contador, the career of the legendary Spanish cyclist has come to an end. Read more...
After three weeks of brave racing by Alberto Contador, the career of the legendary Spanish cyclist has come to an end. Read more...

Vuelta a España Race director: Other cyclists should follow Alberto Contador's example
Alberto Contador (Trek-Segafredo) just finished his last day of real racing as a professional rider and the world of cycling is already talking about life without him. Read more...
Alberto Contador (Trek-Segafredo) just finished his last day of real racing as a professional rider and the world of cycling is already talking about life without him. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: I had to say goodbye this way
Alberto Contador has taken an epic victory at the top of the Angliru climb in the 20th stage of the Vuelta a España. Read more...
Alberto Contador has taken an epic victory at the top of the Angliru climb in the 20th stage of the Vuelta a España. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador reaches legend status at the Angliru
Trek-Segafredo's Alberto Contador has won the 20st stage of the Vuelta a España. Read more...
Trek-Segafredo's Alberto Contador has won the 20st stage of the Vuelta a España. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: Tomorrow is going to be crazy
Alberto Contador of Trek-Segafredo once again tried his luck by attacking in the 19th stage of the Vuelta a España, but ended up crossing the line together with his GC rivals. Read more...
Alberto Contador of Trek-Segafredo once again tried his luck by attacking in the 19th stage of the Vuelta a España, but ended up crossing the line together with his GC rivals. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: I try to test people every time I can
Alberto Contador once again colored a stage at the Vuelta a España, trying to attack several times and eventually finishing together with Chris Froome on the 18th day of racing. Read more...
Alberto Contador once again colored a stage at the Vuelta a España, trying to attack several times and eventually finishing together with Chris Froome on the 18th day of racing. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: It's a shame I couldn't take the victory
Alberto Contador came close to victory in the 17th stage of the Vuelta a España but ended up crossing the line at 28 seconds from winner Stefan Denifl. Read more...
Alberto Contador came close to victory in the 17th stage of the Vuelta a España but ended up crossing the line at 28 seconds from winner Stefan Denifl. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: I'm happy but not very happy
Trek-Segafredo leader Alberto Contador had mixed feelings after finishing fifth in Tuesday's Vuelta a España time trial. Read more...
Trek-Segafredo leader Alberto Contador had mixed feelings after finishing fifth in Tuesday's Vuelta a España time trial. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: The time trial is going to be very hard
Alberto Contador (Trek-Segafredo) is facing the last week of his career as a professional rider and is determined to make the best of it. Read more...
Alberto Contador (Trek-Segafredo) is facing the last week of his career as a professional rider and is determined to make the best of it. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: Today I wanted to be brave
Alberto Contador gave it his all in the 15th stage of the Vuelta a España, attacking early in an attempt to gain time on his general classification rivals. Read more...
Alberto Contador gave it his all in the 15th stage of the Vuelta a España, attacking early in an attempt to gain time on his general classification rivals. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: I paid the price in the last kilometre
Trek-Segafredo's Alberto Contador tried his chances on the final climb of the 14th stage of the Vuelta a España, but ended up paying the price. Read more...
Trek-Segafredo's Alberto Contador tried his chances on the final climb of the 14th stage of the Vuelta a España, but ended up paying the price. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: We will see how the body responds tomorrow
Trek-Segafredo's Alberto Contador is feeling the efforts of the last few days in the Vuelta a España, ahead of the two difficult stages on the weekend. Read more...
Trek-Segafredo's Alberto Contador is feeling the efforts of the last few days in the Vuelta a España, ahead of the two difficult stages on the weekend. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: Today was a better day than what we were expecting
Alberto Contador was once again the key entertainer in the group of favorites, attacking on the climb to gain some seconds on his GC rivals. Read more...
Alberto Contador was once again the key entertainer in the group of favorites, attacking on the climb to gain some seconds on his GC rivals. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: I decided to break the race and drop some favourites
Trek-Segafredo leader Alberto Contador had mixed feelings after the 11th stage of the Vuelta a España, having lost time on some of his rivals while gaining on others. Read more...
Trek-Segafredo leader Alberto Contador had mixed feelings after the 11th stage of the Vuelta a España, having lost time on some of his rivals while gaining on others. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: The rain of today will affect our legs tomorrow
Trek-Segafredo's Alberto Contador believes that the rain of the tenth stage will have a negative effect on the riders on Wednesday. Read more...
Trek-Segafredo's Alberto Contador believes that the rain of the tenth stage will have a negative effect on the riders on Wednesday. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: It's turning into an incredible Vuelta for me
During the first rest day of the Vuelta a España, Alberto Contador talked about the bad days that have virtually taken him out of the GC fight and the two weeks to come. Read more...
During the first rest day of the Vuelta a España, Alberto Contador talked about the bad days that have virtually taken him out of the GC fight and the two weeks to come. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: I'm not back, I was never gone
Alberto Contador once again proved to be getting into good shape as he managed to keep up with Chris Froome on the Xorret de Cati climb of stage 8 in the Vuelta a España. Read more...
Alberto Contador once again proved to be getting into good shape as he managed to keep up with Chris Froome on the Xorret de Cati climb of stage 8 in the Vuelta a España. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: Chris Froome does need to take more time
Alberto Contador survived another hectic day in the peloton, giving him little opportunity to recover from the difficult previous stage. Read more...
Alberto Contador survived another hectic day in the peloton, giving him little opportunity to recover from the difficult previous stage. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: Maybe later some will regret not taking this chance
Alberto Contador was undoubtedly the most combative GC candidate in the sixth stage of the Vuelta a España, and expected a more similar attitude from his rivals. Read more...
Alberto Contador was undoubtedly the most combative GC candidate in the sixth stage of the Vuelta a España, and expected a more similar attitude from his rivals. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: The feelings were better today
Alberto Contador finished in the group of race leader Chris Froome on the fifth day of the Vuelta a España, a result that looks more promising than earlier in the race. Read more...
Alberto Contador finished in the group of race leader Chris Froome on the fifth day of the Vuelta a España, a result that looks more promising than earlier in the race. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: I have to trust that I'm going to recover
Alberto Contador of Trek-Segafredo had a day to think about his time loss of the third stage, and admits that stomach troubles may well be the cause of his problems. Read more...
Alberto Contador of Trek-Segafredo had a day to think about his time loss of the third stage, and admits that stomach troubles may well be the cause of his problems. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: Today I felt very weak
Trek-Segafredo leader Alberto Contador admitted that he felt weak throughout the third stage of the Vuelta a España, in which he lost well over two minutes to his main GC rivals. Read more...
Trek-Segafredo leader Alberto Contador admitted that he felt weak throughout the third stage of the Vuelta a España, in which he lost well over two minutes to his main GC rivals. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: Tomorrow the race starts to get difficult
Alberto Contador (Trek-Segafredo) is now at 52 seconds from leader Yves Lampaert (Quick-Step Floors) after the second stage of the Vuelta a España. Read more...
Alberto Contador (Trek-Segafredo) is now at 52 seconds from leader Yves Lampaert (Quick-Step Floors) after the second stage of the Vuelta a España. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alberto Contador: 25 seconds is a lot
Trek-Segafredo finished the first stage of the Vuelta a España (TTT) in eleventh position, at 35 seconds from BMC. Alberto Contador knows he lost some time, but hopes for the best. Read more...
Trek-Segafredo finished the first stage of the Vuelta a España (TTT) in eleventh position, at 35 seconds from BMC. Alberto Contador knows he lost some time, but hopes for the best. Read more...

Trek-Segafredo to tackle Vuelta a España with Alberto Contador and John Degenkolb
Trek-Segafredo has unveiled its line-up for the upcoming Vuelta a España. As expected, Alberto Contador will be leading the team in his final race as a professional cyclist. Read more...
Trek-Segafredo has unveiled its line-up for the upcoming Vuelta a España. As expected, Alberto Contador will be leading the team in his final race as a professional cyclist. Read more...

Bib number 1 for Alberto Contador at Vuelta a España
Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador will ride his last race as a professional, the upcoming Vuelta a España, wearing shirt number 1. Read more...
Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador will ride his last race as a professional, the upcoming Vuelta a España, wearing shirt number 1. Read more...

Alberto Contador to retire after Vuelta a España
Trek-Segafredo's Alberto Contador has announced that the upcoming Vuelta a España will be his last race as a professional rider. Read more...
Trek-Segafredo's Alberto Contador has announced that the upcoming Vuelta a España will be his last race as a professional rider. Read more...

Tour de France - Alberto Contador: In a maximum of ten days I will say what I will do
Alberto Contador (Trek-Segafredo) finished a Tour de France in which he suffered several crashes and didn't get the results he was looking for. Read more...
Alberto Contador (Trek-Segafredo) finished a Tour de France in which he suffered several crashes and didn't get the results he was looking for. Read more...

Tour de France - Alberto Contador: My participation in La Vuelta a España is uncertain
Alberto Contador (Trek-Segafredo) finished the 20th stage of the Tour de France in sixth position, only 21 seconds slower than Maciej Bodnar in the time trial. Read more...
Alberto Contador (Trek-Segafredo) finished the 20th stage of the Tour de France in sixth position, only 21 seconds slower than Maciej Bodnar in the time trial. Read more...

Tour de France - Alberto Contador: Rigoberto Uran will ride an extraordinary time trial
Alberto Contador finished the 19th stage of the Tour de France with a good mood and he discussed the chances of the favourites of the General Classification. Read more...
Alberto Contador finished the 19th stage of the Tour de France with a good mood and he discussed the chances of the favourites of the General Classification. Read more...

Tour de France - Alberto Contador: Chris Froome has already won this Tour de France
Alberto Contador of Trek-Segafredo did not have the best of days in the 18th stage of the Tour de France. Read more...
Alberto Contador of Trek-Segafredo did not have the best of days in the 18th stage of the Tour de France. Read more...

Tour de France - Alberto Contador: I couldn't fight for the victory
Alberto Contador (Trek-Segafredo) was one of the stars of the day by attacking and leading the race almost until the end. Read more...
Alberto Contador (Trek-Segafredo) was one of the stars of the day by attacking and leading the race almost until the end. Read more...

Alberto Contador denies this is his last Tour de France
After the 17th stage on Tuesday, Alberto Contador has denied that this is going to be his last Tour de France. Read more...
After the 17th stage on Tuesday, Alberto Contador has denied that this is going to be his last Tour de France. Read more...