Alberto Contador has signed an individual deal with Science in Sport (SiS) to use the British sports nutrition specialist’s range of energy, hydration and recovery products.

Contador, two-time winner of the Tour de France, will be assisting SiS in the research, development and testing of new products and SiS will provide nutritional expertise to the Grand Tour Winner in preparation for his attempt at a third Tour title in July.

“I’m delighted to be working with Science in Sport as they have an unrivalled reputation for working within elite cycling. Sports nutrition is essential to my race and training performance and SiS’ range of energy, hydration and recovery products allows me to reach my potential,” said Contador.

Pete Slater from Science in Sport said: “We’ve had a relationship with Alberto since 2008 and his record speaks for itself. He is a phenomenal athlete who is already a legend within cycling.

For more information about Science in Sport visit www.scienceinsport.com