Contador is not running this year Tour de France. His team, Astana, has not been invited to the Tour so he will not be able to attend.
It is really a shame because he is one of the better riders left. Also Levi Leipheimer and Andreäs Kloden won’t race, other two candidates. I think the ASO took the wrong decision in this case.
Unfortunatley, Contador will not be there to defend his TDF title. He was just awesome in the Giro. I don't think Astana will be at the Vuelta either. Too bad. That team has alot of good riders. On the flipside, I look forward to seeing the Slipstream team race in the Tour. It should be wide open this year. King of the Mountains competition should be good as well. M. Soler will be fun to watch. Can't wait for it to start!