Contador is one of the most decorated cyclists of all-timeTwo-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador announced on Monday that he will bring an illustrious career to an end next month after racing in the Vuelta a España on home soil. One is that I will participate in the next Vuelta a España from August 19 and the second is that it will be my last race as a professional cyclist," Contador, 34, said in a video posted on his Instagram account. Contador is one of the most decorated cyclists of all-time with seven Grand Tour victories in total to his name and is one of only six riders to win all three of the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a españa. Having initially announced his intention to retire at the end of 2016, his impressive form last season encouraged Contador to continue for 2017 as he switched teams to Trek-Segafredo. However, he endured a disappointing Tour de France in July as he finished in ninth place and nearly nine minutes off Chris Froome.

Source: The Local August 07, 2017 10:07 UTC