During a Twitter Questions & Answers with his followers, Alberto Contador has confirmed that his main goal the next year will be the Tour de France. The Tinkoff-Saxo rider added that it will be his final attempt to win this three-week races. Indeed, 2016 will be his last season in the professional peloton.

"Next year the Tour will be the axis of my season, the rest is not sure yet. And yes, I'm thinking on it already", El Pistolero posted on Twitter. He was also asked about the Giro-Tour double. "I couldn’t forgive myself for finishing my career and not having tried, I failed but I have enjoyed trying. Some things that at a glance seems (sic) impossible, with work, sacrifice and determination are possible."

About his teammate Peter Sagan, who won the green jersey at the last Tour de France, he told: "I have a great admiration for him and he is a wonder for this sport. Yes, our relationship is exceptional."

Contador is one of six riders to have won all three Grand Tours of road cycling. He was the winner of the 2007 Tour de France with the Discovery Channel team. With the Astana team he has the 2009 Tour de France.