Contador tops overall favourites

Alberto Contador earned the polka-dot climber's jersey for having the best split time on the Côte de Beausoleil.

Alberto Contador earned the polka-dot climber's jersey for having the best split time on the Côte de Beausoleil. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Spaniard Alberto Contador clocked the best time of the Tour de France overall contenders Saturday in Monaco. He placed second in the 15.5-kilometre opening time trial behind time trial specialist Fabian Cancellara.