Chris Froome can't even beat a retired Alberto Contador! The Spaniard beats the Briton in their virtual duel

The legendary rivalry between Alberto Contador and Chris Froome just got another chapter, this time in the virtual environment, at a special event on the BKOOL platform that brought together both champions with hundreds of amateur cyclists from around the world. The torch will soon pass to Remco Evenepoel, and the double Olympic champion will take over.

The unique event took place during a stage of the Virtual Giro d'Italia, where both were accompanied by a large group of cyclists from all over the world, who were able to pedal from the comfort of their homes.

Before the start of the stage, the two protagonists shared memories and anecdotes through a live Instagram feed, showing the camaraderie that characterizes their relationship after years of rivalry and brilliant battles on the roads. However, once the race started, Contador took the lead from the first kilometers, leading the peloton and making sure the breakaway maintained its advantage. He has definitely still got it!

Froome, meanwhile, took a more relaxed approach. "Alberto seems to be particularly motivated today. I did a four-hour training session this morning, so I prefer to take it easy and have a chat with you guys for a bit," the Brit said during his live broadcast. Froome is in the midst of preparing for his final season as a professional with the Israel Premier Tech Team, a partnership that has failed to deliver any big results so far.

Despite the years since his retirement, Contador showed that he is still in excellent shape. Data from the BKOOL platform reflected his performance: an average power of 327W, peaks of over 600W and an average speed of 42 km/h. These figures underline the level of preparation of the former Spanish champion. During the session, Contador kept the energy high and motivated his followers with comments such as: "We are riding in the leading group! 360W, 380W, 400W... Not bad for our age, right? I'm going to push a little harder!".

The event was not only a demonstration of skill, but also a unique opportunity for amateur cyclists of various nationalities to share kilometers with their idols. Angel Luis Fernandez, BKOOL's Marketing Director, described the moment as an unprecedented achievement: "Seeing Froome and Contador together on our platform, sharing in real time with users, is a dream come true and a big step for virtual cycling."