Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[Red Rick]

Me saying this got old ages ago got old a while ago

 

[portugal11]

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I would be pleased today. Contador can beat Porte in July, and has a pretty sterling record in GTs matched up against Valverde, who like Porte, is accustomed to at least one disaster over a 3 week period during the TdF. Froome is the standard now, and it looks as though he is in sh-t shape at the moment.

I agree this was a good performance but I wouldn't be so quick to write off Porte and Valverde. However, today wasn't a disaster like in 2013, so we can have some confidence at least

Porte will crack big time, either in crosswinds (even with GVA as a teammate), or have a TJ in 2015 type of day on in the mtns. There is a history of guys like Porte who suddenly come into the Tour as a hot favorite against the norm only to crash and burn spectacularly.

Valverde is all class on the bike, and I love watching him, but he's never been able to put it all together in July, even in years when he was considered an outright favorite like 2008. Plus until otherwise noted, he's still Nairo's water boy.

This... portuguese people are wise

 

[Climber123]

Impressive ride especially considering how uncomfortable he looked on the bike, even for his standards.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Alberto Contador: “Estoy contento, me he encontrado muy bien, aunque me falta acoplarme mejor a la bicicleta. Hemos hecho cambios de última hora en este sentido, pero para eso estamos aquí. En las subidas, mi terreno, me he encontrado muy bien, pero tal vez la carretera, con muchos baches, ha podido favorecer mas a los corredores con mas peso. De todas formas para este momento en la preparación estoy contento. Esta crono favorecía a gente de más peso, como Porte y Froome. Para el momento de preparación en el que estamos estoy feliz. Ellos han corrido en Romandía, llegan a tope. Yo voy de menos a más”.

Ouch, Berto calling Porte a fatty
He also says he made some changes to his TT position at the last hour, which may explain why he looked so uncomfortable

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ansQmNMOgo

 

[TheYouyou7]

Alberto Contador: “Estoy contento, me he encontrado muy bien, aunque me falta acoplarme mejor a la bicicleta. Hemos hecho cambios de última hora en este sentido, pero para eso estamos aquí. En las subidas, mi terreno, me he encontrado muy bien, pero tal vez la carretera, con muchos baches, ha podido favorecer mas a los corredores con mas peso. De todas formas para este momento en la preparación estoy contento. Esta crono favorecía a gente de más peso, como Porte y Froome. Para el momento de preparación en el que estamos estoy feliz. Ellos han corrido en Romandía, llegan a tope. Yo voy de menos a más”.

Ouch, Berto calling Porte a fatty
He also says he made some changes to his TT position at the last hour, which may explain why he looked so uncomfortable

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ansQmNMOgo

Oh god :lol:

I've seen LRP with my bare eyes and well lets just say that he's not thick.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Alberto Contador: “Estoy contento, me he encontrado muy bien, aunque me falta acoplarme mejor a la bicicleta. Hemos hecho cambios de última hora en este sentido, pero para eso estamos aquí. En las subidas, mi terreno, me he encontrado muy bien, pero tal vez la carretera, con muchos baches, ha podido favorecer mas a los corredores con mas peso. De todas formas para este momento en la preparación estoy contento. Esta crono favorecía a gente de más peso, como Porte y Froome. Para el momento de preparación en el que estamos estoy feliz. Ellos han corrido en Romandía, llegan a tope. Yo voy de menos a más”.

Ouch, Berto calling Porte a fatty
He also says he made some changes to his TT position at the last hour, which may explain why he looked so uncomfortable

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ansQmNMOgo

Oh god :lol:

I've seen LRP with my bare eyes and well lets just say that he's not thick.

And he's definitely not heavier than Berto, which is what he's saying

 

[hrotha]

Classic Contador. I'm gonna miss this stuff when he retires

 

[Red Rick]

Porte actually looks very skinny

 

[Escarabajo]

Maybe he is thinking of Porte from when he was his domestique!!!

 

[Jspear]

I hope he nails down his TT bike. So close to the Tour.

 

[WheelofGear]

Contador 1, Froome 0 so far.

Must be the first time in ages.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Depends on your definition of ages. La Molina in Catalunya this year, Mont Chéry last year.

 

[LaFlorecita]

"The most important thing is I feel good because in the last years, I don't know why, I have not felt good in this time trial. I have always lost time," said Contador. "I am really happy with my feeling because I felt I had power in the climbs today. But with these roads and all the flats it suited riders like Tony Martin. But I finished 7th, I still feel fresh, and this is important."

"The mountains arrive after tomorrow, and it will be good for the work for the Tour de France," added Contador. "I will go into the last days calm and not put a big responsibility on my my team; [my focus is] only do a good work for July. I expected to lose some time today; Porte and Froome have raced more and have arrived here in better form."

"For me, some moments were hard because we had changed some things on the bike, but this is why we are here: to try different things and work on the position," answered Contador when asked about his back and forth movements on his saddle during the race. "We tried different materials, Trek is always working very well with this, and we made changes in the last moment, and today it felt a little strange, but we still have three weeks before the Tour."

 

[DFA123]

Impressive ride by Contador today - would have been even better if he fixed his number on properly. On the back of that performance, and with Froome again looking potentially vulnerable, it will surely be difficult for him not to go for the GC here.

 

[LaFlorecita]

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Maybe he is thinking of Porte from when he was his domestique!!!

hihihi

 

[TheYouyou7]

Oh dear ! PHAT ASS

 

[WheelofGear]

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Maybe he is thinking of Porte from when he was his domestique!!!

hihihi

1.76 cm and 1.72 cm? No way! Porte is way smaller.

 

[lenric]

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Maybe he is thinking of Porte from when he was his domestique!!!

hihihi

1.76 cm and 1.72 cm? No way! Porte is way smaller.

Porte's legs don't appear to be completely straight upright.

 

[del1962]

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Maybe he is thinking of Porte from when he was his domestique!!!

hihihi

1.76 cm and 1.72 cm? No way! Porte is way smaller.

Porte's legs don't appear to be completely straight upright.

Contador on seat, Porte not

 

[lenric]

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Contador on seat, Porte not

Which proves what?
I'll say the same: Porte's legs don't appear to be completely straight upright, unlike Contador's.

 

[Valv.Piti]

A picture of a majestic Contador, thinking Giro here, and a... happy Porte

 

[dacooley]

not sure porte was happy about his status and salary in saxo, as of 2011. it's still a great photo of the recognized legend and the other legend in making.

 

[Valv.Piti]

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not sure porte was happy about his status and salary in saxo, as of 2011. it's still a great photo of the recognized legend and the other legend in making.

Maybe he was depressed and ate too much Ben and Jerrys :surprised:

 

[Cance > TheRest]

I could not help but notice this ridiculous post in the CN comments section

"I like the idea of Contador riding the Giro but it depends upon the level of competition. If the level is as high as this year he is better off riding a race he can be competitive in like the Tour of California.

Regardless, he should focus on the Vuelta. While Contador has never been able to compete with the top echelon of riders when they are in top form he has shown the ability to keep a high level of riding all year. Subsequently, he has made a career out of riding against weaker, tired and out of form riders in the Vuelta. This should still be his focus rather than his annual crusade hoping to get a top 7 to 15 placement at the Tour. Mollema has fulfilled that role the last 8 years much better than Contador as Mollema has actually been relevant in the race. Trek should focus on Mollema and Pantano."
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/dauphine-guercilena-keen-to-keep-contador-as-he-builds-for-2018/

One of the funniest comments I've read in a while.

 

[rune1107]

Alright boring stuff over. Looking forward to seeing him on Mont du Chat tomorrow. Will be difficult for him to not at least give it a shot, given his position in the GC ahead of the mountains stages. I'm thinking Porte probably will drop them all tomorrow, but staying with Froome will give him some needed confidence