Confirmed: Alberto Contador cleared of Clenbuterol charges

Alberto Contador faces the press on Friday.

Alberto Contador faces the press on Friday. (Image credit: AFP)

Alberto Contador is set to line up in the Tour of the Algarve starting on Wednesday after the competitions committee of the Spanish cycling federation decided to overturn its decision to ban him for a year following his positive test for Clenbuterol.  The Spaniard confirmed early reports, saying he had been "officially cleared by the Royal Spanish Cycling Federation and has been authorized to return to competition immediately."