Contador full of confidence after taking charge at Tirreno-Adriatico

Alberto Contador (Tinkoff-Saxo) arrived at his post-stage winner's press conference close to two hours after winning alone atop the wall of Guardiagrele but nothing could dent his satisfaction after he confirmed that he is back to his very best and ready to take on anyone, including Chris Froome, at the Volta a Catalunya and more importantly at the Tour de France.

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