Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[LaFlorecita]

 

[Afrank]

Annarien ‏@BankBankTeam
If Wiggins was on Alberto's other side at the TdF presentation, I'm surprised Alberto didn't sit on Andy's lap.

Planning an Alliance?
"Alright Andy, this is the stage where we team up and put an end to Sky's reign"

 

[jens_attacks]

no matter how much shiit andy can talk, i still hope he will come back fit as ever and give a show on the mountains to the people.

 

[jens_attacks]

Andy Schleck (RadioShack Nissan) was in Paris for the 2013 Tour de France route unveiling but found himself out in the cold when race organisers ASO cherry picked a number of riders onto the stage. Schleck, the official winner of the 2010 race, was passed over while the rider who was stripped of the 2010 title for doping, Alberto Contador, was allowed up

 

[sacrifice&hardwork]

I saw this in my TL, enjoy

http://youtu.be/30bsHmVUdVg

 

[Parrulo]

I saw this in my TL, enjoy

http://youtu.be/30bsHmVUdVg

omg whoever made that video is a freaking genius, it's hilarious with the music and all

 

[pdluz7]

I saw this in my TL, enjoy

http://youtu.be/30bsHmVUdVg

Very Fun. : D

 

[woodenswan]

I saw this in my TL, enjoy

http://youtu.be/30bsHmVUdVg

omg! that's hilarious!
amazing.. well done Bertie!

 

[Alphabet]

I saw this in my TL, enjoy

http://youtu.be/30bsHmVUdVg

That's brilliant

 

[LaFlorecita]

I saw this in my TL, enjoy

http://youtu.be/30bsHmVUdVg

I loved that video right when I saw it 3 years ago

 

[Dedelou]

I loved that video right when I saw it 3 years ago

Yeah! This year I don't think Andy was invited to the podium

 

[LaFlorecita]

Baby

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLaR-1FYT_8&feature=plcp

 

[Jeremiah]

Forum rules prevent meaningful discussion regarding Contador in the Pro cycling thread. Stop.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Forum rules prevent meaningful discussion regarding Contador in the Pro cycling thread. Stop.

No, you stop

 

[pdluz7]

I think Alberto should run the Giro, because on Tuor until Mont Ventox, just go home safe and in the third week he wins the Tour already recovered from the Giro.

 

[Alphabet]

I don't think it would be a good idea for him to try the double again. Especially as that will mean he has done 3 consecutive Grand Tours.

 

[pdluz7]

I think if Alberto loses time due to a fall or a gap in the peloton in the first week bye Tuor. And the Giro is perfect for him, as well as the tour to go home if he saved the first week.

 

[the asian]

He will definitely ride the Tour, should attempt at the Worlds' and will most probably do the Vuelta.
He won't risk his Tour chances by attempting the Giro.

 

[LaFlorecita]

I agree the asian, he will ride le Tour (but I think he shouldn't)

 

[ILovecycling]

I agree the asian, he will ride le Tour (but I think he shouldn't)

Yeah,he will ride it for sure,but I wonder if he can win Vuelta after that.
IMHO he should try a double,he has good domestiques for Giro and Tour,but I understand that it would be extremely difficult to beat Skyduo Wigg/Giro,Froomey/Tour...and still dont forget about Andy

 

[Afrank]

OMG! Some actual discussion in the Contador thread!

Yeah,he will ride it for sure,but I wonder if he can win Vuelta after that.
IMHO he should try a double,he has good domestiques for Giro and Tour,but I understand that it would be extremely difficult to beat Skyduo Wigg/Giro,Froomey/Tour...and still dont forget about Andy

At some point in the future I think he will attempt the giro tour double again, preferably in a year where the world championships course that year suits him. Ponferrada perhaps? It would be nice to become world champion in his home country.

The Giro in 2011 was too hard to win the tour after it, but he would have a better chance with more balanced parcours in the Tour and Giro.

 

[jens_attacks]

if you want to beat froomey, then you need every watt you can store.
so giro-tour double,i find it impossible right now for alberto

 

[LaFlorecita]

At some point in the future I think he will attempt the giro tour double again, preferably in a year where the world championships course that year suits him. Ponferrada perhaps? It would be nice to become world champion in his home country.

The Giro in 2011 was too hard to win the tour after it, but he would have a better chance with more balanced parcours in the Tour and Giro.

Ponferrada RR course doesn't suit him

 

[the asian]

Ponferrada RR course doesn't suit him

Has the profile changed.

According to the profile you posted about a month back, it suited him. The circuit had two decent climbs and a descent finish on too fat from the top.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Has the profile changed.

According to the profile you posted about a month back, it suited him. The circuit had two decent climbs and a descent finish on too fat from the top.

I don't remember that I posted it I just remember that it doesn't suit him

Oh and I will quote Ferminal:

It's a bit better looking at it a second time. Most likely it is a sprint of 30 or so but at least it gives the attackers some chance. A bit like 2012 where Gilbert will have to survive a few kms after the end of the last climb, obviously Cauberg is a harder climb though.

I trust Ferminal