You would think some Ladbrokes.com punters would have breathed a huge sigh of relief after Spain’s Alberto Contador claimed the Tour De France for the second year in a row. But, in truth, Contador had top-spot wrapped up for a number of days before the finale.

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The Spaniard got shorter at Ladbrokes.com as the tournament went on. His opponents got longer. Contador was as much as $2.50 during the tournament, but when reality struck, he was into $1.01. Those who placed money on him early will be adequately rewarded for their sound judgement.

Lance Armstrong was second in the betting for much of the tournament (understandable, given his past record!). In the end, Armstrong finished third in the general classification, five minutes and 24 seconds behind the winner. Andy Schleck, of Luxembourg, finished in second place.

Of the 180 riders who began the race, 156 completed the energy-sapping task. Just to finish is an effort worth applauding, as the mental and physical pain many ensure can prove too much. At Ladbrokes.com, punters could also bet on the winner of each stage and the winner of the sprinters. There would have been huge money on this race at Ladbrokes.com, given its profile. But, now, it is over for another year and the punters – just like the riders – can go back and assess how they went.

So, if you have another go next year, make your decision before the tournament, as the odds change quickly. It’s difficult, but you can be richly rewarded – just like those Ladbrokes.com punters who backed Contador from the start were.

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