Contador safely negotiates Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta opener

Alberto Contador in the middle of two Tinkoff teammates

Alberto Contador in the middle of two Tinkoff teammates (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

The first race day of what is shaping to be his last as a professional cyclist was a safe affair for Alberto Contador, who finished the opening day of the Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta in 29th place on the same time as stage winner Marcel Kittel (Etixx-Quick Step). The Tinkoff rider previously won the Portuguese season opener in 2009 and 2010 and is well positioned after the opening day to add a third title to his palmares.