Frenchman paces himself perfectly to overhaul Contador in final few metres of stage
- Contador takes race lead as Alejandro Valverde drops to thirdThibaut Pinot attacks on stage two of the 2017 Ruta del SolThe queen stage of the Ruta del Sol saw victory for FDJ's Ruta del Sol, who paced himself perfectly to overhaul Alberto Contador in the final metres.
Tour of Oman, Ruta del Sol, and Volta ao Algarve all contribute to a bumper day of climbingAlberto Contador and Rigoberto Uran on stage 5 of the 2016 Volta ao AlgarveCycling fans rejoice! Today sees multiple summit finishes for the first time this season, with the Ruta del Sol and the Volta ao Algarve on TV later.
Movistar rider takes his eighth stage victory in the history of the raceAlejandro Valverde wins stage one of the 2017 Ruta del SolAlejandro Valverde (Movistar) emerged victorious from stage one of the Ruta del Sol, after a day of relentless attacking from the climbing stars.
Full TV listings of where to catch the Ruta del Sol (February 15-19), an exciting early-season warm-up for the climbersAlejandro Valverde wins the 2016 Ruta del Sol, flanked by Tejay van Garderen (right) and Bauke Mollema (left)Full TV listings of where to catch the Ruta del Sol, an exciting early-season warm-up for the climbers
Full list of riders and teams taking part in the 2017 Ruta del Sol in Spain, from February 15-19The peloton in action on Stage Four of the 2014 Ruta del SolFull list of riders and teams taking part in the 2017 Ruta del Sol in Spain, from February 15-19
