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Really wish he would've stopped targeting TdF a couple years ago, and gone for Giro-Vuelta doubles instead. I think he's tarnished his palmares a little bit over wanting another Tour. (but understandable why he wants it)
All true. Having said that, he ain't gonna make another Valverde. Berto's age is showing. I'd love to see him work his ass off for a teammate before he finally retires. Would be a way to add to his legend, if he can't win GTs anymore.KyoGrey said:We have to simply assume the reality: Contador is older every year, his hability to climb, timetrial and recover from efforts have been in progressive decline since 2014, which is his peak year post-sanction.
Having said that, there has to be al least a liitle ounce of optimism for the Tour in the sense that Quintana is riding the Giro first and Froome will be unstabilised by all the media-storm surrounding Sky. The rest of the rivals are yet to show they are on Contador's level in the global of a 3-week GT.
Also, never underestimate the heart of a champion. Contador has cycling intangibles that most GT-contenders of our generation lack.
Really wish he would've stopped targeting TdF a couple years ago, and gone for Giro-Vuelta doubles instead. I think he's tarnished his palmares a little bit over wanting another Tour. (but understandable why he wants it)