Chris Froome and Alberto Contador are set for more duels this spring at Tirreno-Adriatico and the Volta a Catalunya. The Brit who won yesterday's Vuelta a Andalucía-Ruta del Sol, has included the Catalan race in his schecule.

The rivalry between Froome and Contador has been set to be resumed in Tirreno (March 11-17) where Vincenzo Nibali and Nairo Quintana, will also be on the start line but now they are also expected to test each other in the Volta (March 23-29). Sky have informed Biciciclismo that Froome has decided to return to the Spanish race.

Interestingly, Froome and Contador have chosen the exact same schedule for the early part of the season, with Andalusia, Tirreno and Catalunya. Last year, the Brit had to skip the Italian race due to back problems and he only managed sixth in the Volta behind Joaquim Rodriguez, Contador, Tejay van Garderen, Roman Bardet and Quintana.

The duel between Froome and Contador at the Vuelta a Andalucía was spectacular. The Spaniard seemed to have the upper hand after the time trial and his win on the Alto de Hazallanas but the Sky leader turned everything around on the Alto de Allanadas to win the race by just 2 seconds.