Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[No_Balls]

The Cauberg is only 0.5 miles long so it might not make that big a difference. If the other climb can be climbed sitting down like Contador said then it looks like Martin has the advantage over him. Contador will have to be much faster than Martin on the climbs like the Cauberg where he can go faster and will have to hold that advantage on the flats and downhills.

This isnt exactly very positive news. Seems we must put our hope in Martins eventual lack of form then.

 

[the asian]

This isnt exactly very positive news. Seems we must put our hope in Martins eventual lack of form then.

Of Course. An inform martin will win it easily.

Won't mind a mechanical for him though

 

[Carols]

Of Course. An inform martin will win it easily.

Won't mind a mechanical for him though

Martin looked darned good in the TTT Might need 2 mechanicals to beat him LOL!

 

[Alpehue]

Medal in the worlds is never a disappointment. Of course the 1st place is the target, but the medal is still good.

Number 1 wins, number 2 looses, the rest is just there

 

[richwagmn]

Anyone else excited about the team Bjarne is putting together? Everyday seems to bring more good news.

 

[Miburo]

Anyone else excited about the team Bjarne is putting together? Everyday seems to bring more good news.

Kinda ironic but because Contador's suspension saxo didn't have to pay him for a few months, that's paying off right now lol (together with tinkoff)

 

[Carols]

Anyone else excited about the team Bjarne is putting together? Everyday seems to bring more good news.

Yes lots of new faces and WT points to come with them Some good support for Alberto and some classics type guys. Shaping up as a nice team!!!

 

[Alpehue]

Its fun how some people were saying he was too slow, how he would "blow" it and not have a strong team for next only 1 month ago.

 

[Angliru]

Its fun how some people were saying he was too slow, how he would "blow" it and not have a strong team for next only 1 month ago.

That was likely wishful thinking on alot of peoples' parts, same as those saying that Froome would destroy the competition in the Vuelta.

 

[LaFlorecita]

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.274509302651049.46062.121540094614638&type=3

 

[No_Balls]

Anyone else excited about the team Bjarne is putting together? Everyday seems to bring more good news.

Looking forward to FINALLY see a decent shaped team built around AC in a GT. Have never seen him in one. The Tour next year will be intresting, indeed.

 

[Nilsson]

A video of Contador encouraging Paulinho in the Fuente Dé stage: http://sporten.tv2.dk/2012-09-06-tv-contador-råber-til-holdkammerat-i-udbruddet

Pretty impressive volume, I must say.

 

[El Pistolero]

A video of Contador encouraging Paulinho in the Fuente Dé stage: http://sporten.tv2.dk/2012-09-06-tv-contador-råber-til-holdkammerat-i-udbruddet

Pretty impressive volume, I must say.

What does he say?

 

[Parrulo]

What does he say?

"very good sergio very good, i will do the climb myself"

he says "i will do the climb myself" as in, bury yourself now on the flat and don't worrie about the climb.

 

[Opalius]

"Good work, Sergio! Keep on going. I'll handle the climb."

 

[El Pistolero]

"very good sergio very good, i will do the climb myself"

he says "i will do the climb myself" as in, bury yourself now on the flat and don't worrie about the climb.

Thanks mate.

Paulinho was indeed amazing, without him a Vuelta win wouldn't have been possible maybe.

 

[UpTheRoad]

Looking forward to FINALLY see a decent shaped team built around AC in a GT. Have never seen him in one. The Tour next year will be intresting, indeed.

2009 Astana.

Oh, you said *around* AC, not *against* him. Apologies.

 

[No_Balls]

2009 Astana.

Oh, you said *around* AC, not *against* him. Apologies.

I had Astana 2009 in mind. A pity it went as it did since it was a pretty strong team indeed.

And, of course, the Team in the Vuelta was indeed good to very good with Paulhino finding his 2004 form, the revolution Majka and add to that Kreutziger and Roche with an in-form Contador for next years Tour. Intresting times.

 

[ferryman]

"very good sergio very good, i will do the climb myself"

he says "i will do the climb myself" as in, bury yourself now on the flat and don't worrie about the climb.

Loved the clip. Pure interest here. So please indulge and excuse my ignorance. Was that exchange in Portuguese or Spanish? It was so quick, all I could pick up from AC was 'Sergio'. Also, did Sergio respond, as the deeper voice at the end didn't sound like AC's?

 

[The Hitch]

Loved the clip. Pure interest here. So please indulge and excuse my ignorance. Was that exchange in Portuguese or Spanish? It was so quick, all I could pick up from AC was 'Sergio'. Also, did Sergio respond, as the deeper voice at the end didn't sound like AC's?

Spanish. And Sergio got the message, didnt need to respond, especially since it would waste breath and have to turn around.

 

[ferryman]

Spanish. And Sergio got the message, didnt need to respond, especially since it would waste breath and have to turn around.

Cheers. I had no doubt Sergio would understand Spanish but just wondered if AC was showing his class (again) by encouraging him in his native language

 

[Forunculo]

Cheers. I had no doubt Sergio would understand Spanish but just wondered if AC was showing his class (again) by encouraging him in his native language

Contador is a better sprinter than polyglot He was forced to learn english because he is a star


On the other hand, big defeat today losing 2:30 in a hilly TT. He should do the road race and Lombardia and end his season to prepare well the next.

His form was ok but nothing special. At least he won his main goal

 

[The Hitch]

Contador is a better sprinter than polyglot He was forced to learn english because he is a star


On the other hand, big defeat today losing 2:30 in a hilly TT. He should do the road race and Lombardia and end his season to prepare well the next.

His form was ok but not nothing special. At least he won his main goal

Would have been much better if he had won the tt. Ridin the Tour tt in rainbows would have annoyed some July fans.

 

[peloton]

Apparently he still has the flu he caught at the end of the Vuelta.
Not a great ride today, but it happens.

 

[gustienordic]

Apparently he still has the flu he caught at the end of the Vuelta.
Not a great ride today, but it happens.

Part of the reason I love Alberto so much. HE IS HUMAN