Gallery: Contador and Riis go skydiving | Cyclingnews

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Contador and his instructor in freefall — Contador and his instructor in freefall (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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Alberto Contador in freefall — Alberto Contador in freefall (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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Time are hard so wind tunnel testing was done on a budget — Time are hard so wind tunnel testing was done on a budget (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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Riis comes down to earth with a bump — Riis comes down to earth with a bump (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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Alberto Contador fastens up — Alberto Contador fastens up (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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This what I'm going to do when Karpets rides next to me — This what I'm going to do when Karpets rides next to me (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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Bjarne Riis goes through the training session — Bjarne Riis goes through the training session (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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(Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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Contador jumps out at 12,000ft — Contador jumps out at 12,000ft (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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Hang on. I don't think this is such a good idea — Hang on. I don't think this is such a good idea (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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Contador enjoys the spectacular view — Contador enjoys the spectacular view (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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The Saxo Bank crew pose for the cameras after take off — The Saxo Bank crew pose for the cameras after take off (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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Bueno. Contador is relaxed before the jump — Bueno. Contador is relaxed before the jump (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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Hands up if you want to jump out of this aeroplane — Hands up if you want to jump out of this aeroplane (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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Bjarne Riis and Alberto Contador are all smiles after the jump — Bjarne Riis and Alberto Contador are all smiles after the jump (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

Alberto Contador and his Saxo Bank team brought their trip in Israel to a close with a spectacular skydive on the coast of the country.

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The Spanish climber has spent the last week in the Middle Eastern country setting up a number of initiatives as well as taking part in a night-time criterium.

Contador is yet to find out the verdict of his CAS case, with a final ruling expected in January. If found guilty he could face a lengthy ban.

For a photo gallery of Contador and Riis jumping out of a plane at 12,000ft, click here.