Contador bests local favourites in Emmen
Engels and Weening complete podium
Alberto Contador (Saxobank-Sungard) proved strongest in 'golden arrow' of Emmen, soloing to victory ahead of Dutch duo Addy Engels and Pieter Weening. The Post-Tour criterium is the last in the series and will likely also be Contador's final race of the season.
The Spaniard won this year's Giro d'Italia before riding to fifth in the Tour de France.
# | Rider Name (Country) Team |
---|---|
1 | Alberto Contador (Spa) Saxobank SunGard |
2 | Addy Engels (Ned) Quickstep |
3 | Pieter Weening (Ned) Rabobank |
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