After three daunting weeks of crashes, biting cold, fog and searing heat, he is set to become the Tour de France champion again.
The Spaniard all but captured his third title in four years yesterday by holding off a full-bore challenge from his main rival, Andy Schleck of Luxembourg, in a 32-mile individual time trial in the next-to-last stage. Today's ride into Paris is a mostly ceremonial affair.
"I am very moved ... It was a difficult Tour and I'm very happy," a tearful Contador said.
He took a deep...
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