Originally Posted by
vic32amg
The funny thing is Contador had no plans of doing the Vuelta. The spanish were very upset that he would shun his national race for other events.
Those like Sastre, Valverde whom are much larger icons in cycling always make the effort for the spanish events. it's almost like Contador is above his roots.
Indurain never had much interest in the Vuelta either. Was he "above his roots?"