Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[Netserk]

 

[Leinster]

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It would be great for the race if Contador attacked from far out while still in contention for the GC. I'm thinking of the Mont du Chat and the Galibier, but even that short stage to Foix could be interesting for a surprise action. Ideal would be a coalition between Contador and another climber.

Bardet would come to my mind or Majka but this one would just wheelsuck for the KOM points

If Majka has GC to ride for, he rides. See the 2nd last stage of the 2015 Vuelta where he worked with Purito and made the podium.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Crap news about Cardoso

 

[18-Valve. (pithy)]

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Crap news about Cardoso

Horrible news for him and his young family, indeed. And for the team, of course. I don't think Zubeldia is much of a replacement.

Re: Mollema. I skimmed through an interview yesterday where he mentioned that he got on really well with Contador and De Jongh. I can read Dutch okay and think he'll do what is expected of him. Only question for me is his form.

 

[LaFlorecita]

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Crap news about Cardoso

Horrible news for him and his young family, indeed. And for the team, of course. I don't think Zubeldia is much of a replacement.

Just terrible for everyone involved

Re: Mollema. I skimmed through an interview yesterday where he mentioned that he got on really well with Contador and De Jongh. I can read Dutch okay and think he'll do what is expected of him. Only question for me is his form.

Where did you read that interview? I'd be interested

 

[18-Valve. (pithy)]

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Re: Mollema. I skimmed through an interview yesterday where he mentioned that he got on really well with Contador and De Jongh. I can read Dutch okay and think he'll do what is expected of him. Only question for me is his form.

Where did you read that interview? I'd be interested

NU Sport TDF special. They gave them away for free at Kruidvat yesterday.

 

[LaFlorecita]

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Re: Mollema. I skimmed through an interview yesterday where he mentioned that he got on really well with Contador and De Jongh. I can read Dutch okay and think he'll do what is expected of him. Only question for me is his form.

Where did you read that interview? I'd be interested

NU Sport TDF special. They gave them away for free at Kruidvat yesterday.

Cool. I'll have a look

I'm relieved to see De Kort's comments that the entire team will ride for Contador.

 

[bajbar]

Rain is forecasted for stages 1 and 2. I think Contador likes rain so that should be good for the TT. But the second stage will be very dangerous with wet roads... And very nervous...

 

[TourOfSardinia]

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It would be great for the race if Contador attacked from far out while still in contention for the GC. I'm thinking of the Mont du Chat and the Galibier, but even that short stage to Foix could be interesting for a surprise action. Ideal would be a coalition between Contador and another climber.

Quintana owes him.
http://tiz-cycling.racing/video/la-vuelta-2016-stage-15-full-stage/

 

[TheYouyou7]

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Rain is forecasted for stages 1 and 2. I think Contador likes rain so that should be good for the TT. But the second stage will be very dangerous with wet roads... And very nervous...

..... His tour is already over...

[quote="Pantani_lives":l2qc7drv]It would be great for the race if Contador attacked from far out while still in contention for the GC. I'm thinking of the Mont du Chat and the Galibier, but even that short stage to Foix could be interesting for a surprise action. Ideal would be a coalition between Contador and another climber.

Quintana owes him.
http://tiz-cycling.racing/video/la-vuelta-2016-stage-15-full-stage/[/quote]


Don't bother he will spend 99.99% of the time on Froome's wheel

 

[portugal11]

Rain in the time trial is bad for contador... now it is all about bike handling and he isn't good nowadays.
I am more afraid of stage 3,it is very similar to stage 2 of last year

 

[bajbar]

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Rain in the time trial is bad for contador... now it is all about bike handling and he isn't good nowadays.
I am more afraid of stage 3,it is very similar to stage 2 of last year

There are (apparently) no technical corners at all. Bike handling shouldn't be an issue. His best (TT) performances in last couple of years came in rain - Giro 2015, Pais Vasco 2016... Monday at least should be dry, so there will be less chaos - but the race to the foot of the final climb will still be frantic.

Though on the other note, the new rules state that the gaps in sprint finishes will only be declared if the gap is more than 3 seconds (now it was 1 second), so this should lead at least to more relaxed last three kilometres for the GC guys.

 

[tobydawq]

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Rain in the time trial is bad for contador... now it is all about bike handling and he isn't good nowadays.
I am more afraid of stage 3,it is very similar to stage 2 of last year

There are (apparently) no technical corners at all. Bike handling shouldn't be an issue. His best (TT) performances in last couple of years came in rain - Giro 2015, Pais Vasco 2016... Monday at least should be dry, so there will be less chaos - but the race to the foot of the final climb will still be frantic.

Though on the other note, the new rules state that the gaps in sprint finishes will only be declared if the gap is more than 3 seconds (now it was 1 second), so this should lead at least to more relaxed last three kilometres for the GC guys.

But will that rule apply on Monday with an uphill finish? Disgraceful if it does.

 

[King Boonen]

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Rain in the time trial is bad for contador... now it is all about bike handling and he isn't good nowadays.
I am more afraid of stage 3,it is very similar to stage 2 of last year

There are (apparently) no technical corners at all. Bike handling shouldn't be an issue. His best (TT) performances in last couple of years came in rain - Giro 2015, Pais Vasco 2016... Monday at least should be dry, so there will be less chaos - but the race to the foot of the final climb will still be frantic.

Though on the other note, the new rules state that the gaps in sprint finishes will only be declared if the gap is more than 3 seconds (now it was 1 second), so this should lead at least to more relaxed last three kilometres for the GC guys.

But will that rule apply on Monday with an uphill finish? Disgraceful if it does.

It applies to expected sprint stages. So 2, 6, 7, 10, 16, 19 and 21 I think.

So no, it does not apply to Monday.

 

[Pennino]

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Rain in the time trial is bad for contador... now it is all about bike handling and he isn't good nowadays.
I am more afraid of stage 3,it is very similar to stage 2 of last year

There are (apparently) no technical corners at all. Bike handling shouldn't be an issue. His best (TT) performances in last couple of years came in rain - Giro 2015, Pais Vasco 2016... Monday at least should be dry, so there will be less chaos - but the race to the foot of the final climb will still be frantic.

Though on the other note, the new rules state that the gaps in sprint finishes will only be declared if the gap is more than 3 seconds (now it was 1 second), so this should lead at least to more relaxed last three kilometres for the GC guys.

But will that rule apply on Monday with an uphill finish? Disgraceful if it does.

It applies to expected sprint stages. So 2, 6, 7, 10, 16, 19 and 21 I think.

So no, it does not apply to Monday.

That is absolutely terrific news. Not only a les stressful final 3k, but overall a less stressful stage. Less incentive to be at the front all the time.

 

[TheYouyou7]

Re: Re:

Rain in the time trial is bad for contador... now it is all about bike handling and he isn't good nowadays.
I am more afraid of stage 3,it is very similar to stage 2 of last year

There are (apparently) no technical corners at all. Bike handling shouldn't be an issue. His best (TT) performances in last couple of years came in rain - Giro 2015, Pais Vasco 2016... Monday at least should be dry, so there will be less chaos - but the race to the foot of the final climb will still be frantic.

Though on the other note, the new rules state that the gaps in sprint finishes will only be declared if the gap is more than 3 seconds (now it was 1 second), so this should lead at least to more relaxed last three kilometres for the GC guys.

But will that rule apply on Monday with an uphill finish? Disgraceful if it does.

It applies to expected sprint stages. So 2, 6, 7, 10, 16, 19 and 21 I think.

So no, it does not apply to Monday.

That is absolutely terrific news. Not only a les stressful final 3k, but overall a less stressful stage. Less incentive to be at the front all the time.

I'm not sure it will change a thing. I think it will be as stressful as it used to be

EDIT: https://www.instagram.com/p/BV4mCvklD8c/ hype train or not ? :razz: :razz:

 

[King Boonen]

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Rain in the time trial is bad for contador... now it is all about bike handling and he isn't good nowadays.
I am more afraid of stage 3,it is very similar to stage 2 of last year

There are (apparently) no technical corners at all. Bike handling shouldn't be an issue. His best (TT) performances in last couple of years came in rain - Giro 2015, Pais Vasco 2016... Monday at least should be dry, so there will be less chaos - but the race to the foot of the final climb will still be frantic.

Though on the other note, the new rules state that the gaps in sprint finishes will only be declared if the gap is more than 3 seconds (now it was 1 second), so this should lead at least to more relaxed last three kilometres for the GC guys.

But will that rule apply on Monday with an uphill finish? Disgraceful if it does.

It applies to expected sprint stages. So 2, 6, 7, 10, 16, 19 and 21 I think.

So no, it does not apply to Monday.

That is absolutely terrific news. Not only a les stressful final 3k, but overall a less stressful stage. Less incentive to be at the front all the time.

Hopefully yes. I would have preferred a fully neutralised sprint zone personally but I think this is also a good idea.

 

[infeXio]

He looks well, relaxed and fit!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BV4mCvklD8c/

 

[rune1107]

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He looks well, relaxed and fit!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BV4mCvklD8c/

Face looks very slim, but most importantly he looks happy. I think the switch to Trek has been good for him. Now lets see what it translates to in July

 

[Jspear]

Is the yellow top the training jersey or the tour jersey? I like it better than red.

 

[hfer07]

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He looks well, relaxed and fit!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BV4mCvklD8c/

He looks skinny- really fit

 

[TheYouyou7]

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Is the yellow top the training jersey or the tour jersey? I like it better than red.

Training one but they said that there would be a new one for the Tour.

 

[Jspear]

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Is the yellow top the training jersey or the tour jersey? I like it better than red.

Training one but they said that there would be a new one for the Tour.

mkay..thanks.

 

[Publicus]

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He looks well, relaxed and fit!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BV4mCvklD8c/

He looks skinny- really fit

I've noticed the veins in his calves the last two photos, so he looks super fit. All I want him to do is to stay upright and see what he can do.

 

[Red Rick]

Two veins, and the hype is on

I love this thread.