MEN’S RANKINGS: Road Cycling

As expected Alberto Contador remains on top of the world cycling rankings after his impressive performances this year, highlighted by his Tour de France win.

With his win in the Tour la Vuelta, Alejandro Velverde has moved up to second spot with Australian Cadel Evans close behind following his podium finish in the event.

American Lance Armstrong remains in the top 30 in 27th spot, despite his lack of cycling throughout the year.

The list of the top 30 riders in the world for 2009 are as follows:

1. Alberto Contador Velasco Spain 1213

2. Alejandro Valverde Belmonte Spain 1190

3. Cadel Evans Australia 1178

4. Roman Kreuziger Czech Republic 966

5. Edvald Boasson Hagen Norway852

6. Vincenzo Nibali Italy 830

7. Tyler Farrar United States 827

8. Damiano Cunego Italy 813

9. Andreas Klöden Germany 812

10. Mark Cavendish Great Britain 811

11Sylvain Chavanel France 808

12Thor Hushovd Norway 797

13Andy Schleck Luxembourg 792

14Samuel Sanchez Gonzalez  Spain 774

15Franco Pellizotti Italy 755

16Ivan Basso Italy 752

17Fabian Cancellara Saxo Bank Switzerland 739

18Denis Menchov Russia 738

19Bradley Wiggins Great Britain 725

20Frank Schleck Luxembourg 704

21Tony Martin Germany 702

22Luis Leon Sanchez Gil Spain 700