Schleck ready to challenge Contador at the Tour de France

Luxembourg time trial champion Andy Schleck (Leopard Trek)

Luxembourg time trial champion Andy Schleck (Leopard Trek) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Andy Schleck has welcomed Alberto Contador’s announcement that he will ride this year’s Tour de France, insisting he has done everything he can to be ready to take on the Spaniard in the battle for the yellow jersey come July.