Norway 's Thor Hushovd wins men 's world road race title in Melbourne . - The first ever World Cup of Mountain Bike is held at the same time as the Olympics, with a total prize money of $ 50,000 ( £ 40,000 ) and an overall winner being decided by points , it 's unreal , '' he told AFP . ` Alberto Contador says he is `` very optimistic '' he will be cleared in doping scandal .
Norway 's Thor Hushovd wins men 's world road race title in Melbourne . - The first ever World Cup of Mountain Bike is held at the same time as the Olympics, with a total prize money of $ 50,000 ( £ 40,000 ) and an overall winner being decided by points Alberto Contador says he is `` very optimistic '' he will be cleared in doping scandal .