Contador works out cobwebs in opening stage of Pais Vasco
In his first race back since taking a week's rest after the Volta a Catalunya, Alberto Contador says he is feeling good after the opening stage of Vuelta al Pais Vasco on Monday. The Spaniard is eyeing the overall classification, and he is in contention along with the other race favourites to take the leader's jersey on Tuesday's stage 2 that ends with a steep uphill to the line in Garrastatxu.
"I had good sensations today even though the first day is always the most difficult one to get back to race mode, especially when coming from a week of rest after Catalunya. The day started wet but, fortunately, we were lucky and got dry conditions later on,” Contador said in a Tinkoff team press release.
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The stage ended with Luis Leon Sanchez (Astana) taking the win after a late attack. Contador finished in the bunch. With no time bonus seconds at the finish line, all of the favourites are on par with one another heading into tomorrow's uphill finish.
"At the end of the stage there's no time bonuses at this race so that's not something we have to deal with, so all favourites are still in the same situation ahead of tomorrow, which is another day," said director Sean Yates.
Said to be one of the hardest courses at Pais Vasco in recent history, Contador added that the competition is very strong as well, which will make for a tough week of racing.
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