Into the Alps

Well we knew the Tour would hot up in the last week. It was important in the Astana team to set people’s minds at rest about who was the team leader. Armstong or Contador.

Alberto Contador was expected to make an impression on the race on the first day of climbing in the Alps and that’s exactly what he did. He bolted ahead of all his rivals at the base of the final ascent and into the yellow jersey with an impressive display of climbing.

Tomorrow there are two big climbs for the riders, let’s see what Contador can make of those.