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To me it looked like he lost a lot of time because of very conservative cornering, but it's understandable that he wanted to play it save after crashing every other day.
El Pistolero said:Carols said:LaFlorecita said:I need to take up boxing to get rid of all this built up frustration.
Try some yoga or tai chi.
Or a boyfriend. :lol:
loge1884 said:rhubroma said:loge1884 said:kobee said:Someone seems pretty upset that Contador is widely recognized as the best stage/gt rider of all time. .
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was that ment to be a belated April Fool's?
I mean I would place Contador in the top tier of GT riders, but there were a few which have been very clearly above his level ... just to name a some (in alphabetic order): Anquetil, Bartali, Binda, Bobet, Coppi, Gaul, Gimondi, Indurain, Hinault, Merckx ....
It's pointless to make judgements between generations, BUT the sport is much more globalized now. The level so much higher that it is difficult to imagine the legends of the past performing as well today.
agree with you ... but then one should also abstain from claiming "best of all time" ....
in my book he still is the best GT rider of the 21st Century (the Texan not being part of the contest), but could be surpassed if Chris Froome wins the TdF this year ...
gregrowlerson said:El Pistolero said:Carols said:LaFlorecita said:I need to take up boxing to get rid of all this built up frustration.
Try some yoga or tai chi.
Or a boyfriend. :lol:
No, not unless Contador is available.
And no guy could ever compete with Alberto as a boyfriend. He ALWAYS finishers second![]()
gregrowlerson said:El Pistolero said:Carols said:LaFlorecita said:I need to take up boxing to get rid of all this built up frustration.
Try some yoga or tai chi.
Or a boyfriend. :lol:
No, not unless Contador is available.
And no guy could ever compete with Alberto as a boyfriend. He ALWAYS finishers second![]()
LaFlorecita said:I need to take up boxing to get rid of all this built up frustration.
the asian said:LaFlorecita said:I need to take up boxing to get rid of all this built up frustration.
What about having Froome as the Opponent![]()
Tell me whatsLaFlorecita said:https://twitter.com/Movistar_Team/status/850737263399116800![]()
LaFlorecita said:https://twitter.com/Movistar_Team/status/850737263399116800![]()
Valv.Piti said:Tell me whatsLaFlorecita said:https://twitter.com/Movistar_Team/status/850737263399116800![]()
about that?
Yep, it was clearly a magnanimous gesture by Movistar and obviously meant as a compliment. You would think some of Contador's fans would have had enough practice of their hero finishing 2nd to accept it graciously.Valv.Piti said:They are basically applauding Contador for making 'our victories bigger', referring to the times Valverde has beaten Contador, suggesting that it means more when he is beating a rider of his calibre. I can't see why and how that should result in rolling-eyes smileys - on the other hand it seems to be hard to say anything in here not resulting in just that.
DFA123 said:Yep, it was clearly a magnanimous gesture by Movistar and obviously meant as a compliment. You would think some of Contador's fans would have had enough practice of their hero finishing 2nd to accept it graciously.Valv.Piti said:They are basically applauding Contador for making 'our victories bigger', referring to the times Valverde has beaten Contador, suggesting that it means more when he is beating a rider of his calibre. I can't see why and how that should result in rolling-eyes smileys - on the other hand it seems to be hard to say anything in here not resulting in just that.
In contrast, Contador himself appeared very content with his performance and was congratulating towards Valverde. I think he enjoys this rivalry more than his one with Froome, because it's not such a one-way street and they've known each other for so long that the mind games are more entertaining between them.
obsessed with he Dawg :lol: ...i'm sure the dawg isn't losing any sleep over Bertiesilvergrenade said:the asian said:LaFlorecita said:I need to take up boxing to get rid of all this built up frustration.
What about having Froome as the Opponent![]()
Froome has already displayed his Sumo Wrestling and punching skills. BEWARE!! :lol: :lol:
rick james said:obsessed with he Dawg :lol: ...i'm sure the dawg isn't losing any sleep over Bertiesilvergrenade said:the asian said:LaFlorecita said:I need to take up boxing to get rid of all this built up frustration.
What about having Froome as the Opponent![]()
Froome has already displayed his Sumo Wrestling and punching skills. BEWARE!! :lol: :lol:
I wasn't talking to youJspear said:rick james said:obsessed with he Dawg :lol: ...i'm sure the dawg isn't losing any sleep over Bertiesilvergrenade said:the asian said:LaFlorecita said:I need to take up boxing to get rid of all this built up frustration.
What about having Froome as the Opponent![]()
Froome has already displayed his Sumo Wrestling and punching skills. BEWARE!! :lol: :lol:
Nope. Not anymore than Lance was over, say, Ullrich.
Maybe my dislike for Movistar and Piti is clouding my judgement, but to me it looks like they're just trying to rub it in. Do you think Contador cares that he made Piti's wins bigger? Do you think he likes it? Of course not, Movistar know this as well, so why even post it. They should keep such musings to themselves.DFA123 said:Yep, it was clearly a magnanimous gesture by Movistar and obviously meant as a compliment. You would think some of Contador's fans would have had enough practice of their hero finishing 2nd to accept it graciously.Valv.Piti said:They are basically applauding Contador for making 'our victories bigger', referring to the times Valverde has beaten Contador, suggesting that it means more when he is beating a rider of his calibre. I can't see why and how that should result in rolling-eyes smileys - on the other hand it seems to be hard to say anything in here not resulting in just that.
In contrast, Contador himself appeared very content with his performance and was congratulating towards Valverde. I think he enjoys this rivalry more than his one with Froome, because it's not such a one-way street and they've known each other for so long that the mind games are more entertaining between them.
This is a forum, anyone can reply to anyone. If you only want other Sky fans to reply to your condescending comments about Contador, better go somewhere else, maybe BikeRadar.rick james said:I wasn't talking to you
rick james said:I wasn't talking to you
say what about internet police.. weren't you just telling someone off because they dared to reply to you on a public forum?rick james said:who made you the internet police...someone is hurting after another beat down today
I dislike him mainly because he seems quite arrogant and seems to dislike and disrespect Berto. I'm not a fan of his style of racing, but for me that's not a reason to dislike a rider. I like Gerrans, for example. It's all about the personality. A very exciting rider is easier to like though.KyoGrey said:Never understood that some Contador fans despise Valverde. Greatness recognises greatness, and better than being fan of one of them is being fan of both champs!!!