Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[LaFlorecita]

Still not sure how Contador and Pantano got such a huge gap on the descent. They were behind De la Cruz before he crashed.

I was thinking about that last night. Not sure what happened there, there was a quick shot of them attacking and then we lost them for a few minutes, came back and they had 40s

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

I think the Nibali crash had a lot to do with it. That happened around the same time as DLC.

Sky probably took it easy after that

 

[amih77]

It also means that DDLC attacked on the descend (probably trying to bridge to Enric Mas) before crashing.

 

[Vroome.exe]

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It also means that DDLC attacked on the descend (probably trying to bridge to Enric Mas) before crashing.

He attacked on the penultimate climb.

 

[amih77]

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It also means that DDLC attacked on the descend (probably trying to bridge to Enric Mas) before crashing.

He attacked on the penultimate climb.

Oh, missed that.. thx

 

[cantpedal]

Still not sure how Contador and Pantano got such a huge gap on the descent. They were behind De la Cruz before he crashed.

I was thinking about that last night. Not sure what happened there, there was a quick shot of them attacking and then we lost them for a few minutes, came back and they had 40s

one of the stories on this site says Froome saw Nibs go down and waited for him. Maybe this?

 

[SafeBet]

I think Nibali crashed while trying to follow the Trek duo and this caused the split.

 

[May0maniac]

Jesus and Pantano celebrating his win at the finish line:

 

[LaFlorecita]

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Jesus and Pantano celebrating his win at the finish line:

here's a better version

Thought this was funny
https://twitter.com/friebos/status/906832776275677184


Out of all messages from (ex) pros yesterday, I think I liked Pantano's most

Tinkov must be fuming seeing all the love Alberto's receiving from his peers. "But, but, everyone hates him..!" :lol:

 

[bob.a.feet]

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Jesus and Pantano celebrating his win at the finish line:

here's a better version

Thought this was funny
https://twitter.com/friebos/status/906832776275677184


Out of all messages from (ex) pros yesterday, I think I liked Pantano's most

Tinkov must be fuming seeing all the love Alberto's receiving from his peers. "But, but, everyone hates him..!" :lol:

Pantano was so strong yesterday :razz: . I really hope he does well in the future. After this Vuelta I am not only a Contador fan but also a fan of Trek - Segafredo

 

[LaFlorecita]

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Pantano was so strong yesterday :razz: . I really hope he does well in the future. After this Vuelta I am not only a Contador fan but also a fan of Trek - Segafredo

I did not have any particular feelings towards the team before Alberto joined, but I must say they've impressed me with their team spirit this year. I'm really happy Alberto can retire on a team that appreciates him with a great atmosphere as opposed to Tinkoff.

 

[Carols]

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i've been watching cycling for 31 years, and he is not only by far the most entertaining rider i've watched (Pantani was also great but his star didn't shine long enough to compare). but also the most successful rider (i'm crediting him with 8 Grand Tours).
He also put Lance back in his box for which i will always appreciate him.

I agree basically.
I've been cycling for 50 years

I see cycling since the times of Anquetil and Bahamontes ....
Many names and great geniuses.
In a fast and almost like a flash the most impressive and different for me were .... Merckx and Ocaña (and their rivalry); Bernard Hinault (2nd palm groves of history and always aggressive and spectacular) .... Pantani climber ... and Alberto Contador.

Right now there is no one for the 3-week or Grand Tour tests that can take its place; but the place of Contador right now has no substitute for the view and less to win 9 Great Returns.

It was pure spectacle and quality.
THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!!
Long live the king!

Ah we are from the same era and I mostly agree. There are Very Few Legends and Alberto is one of them! Cycling no longer has a Champion in the fashion of the Greats; Death or Glory, Ride to Win, if I Breath I attack!. Today the last one hangs up the wheels :sad: :sad:

Nibali has the right attitude but not quite the required inborn talent. Still he is the only one left standing of the old school that you and I witnessed. It's a shame he fell yesterday I'm sure it happened while he was going for it all.

We can only hope a new talent appears who embodies old school racing. Hopefully I live long enough to witness him.

Contador the Best Stage Racer since Hinault!! I wish him only the best and hope he stays in the sport to an extent that we can at least see him now and then.

 

[amih77]

After all is done and dusted (meaning: tonight) I'm sure Luca Guercilena is *very* happy from the return he got on his investment (although only one win this season) - AC has literally shaped this team identity for the years to come. Hopefully he would find an aggresive GC racer substitute to fill the hole - there aren't many left.

 

[hrotha]

Seeing all those messages from fellow pros, I can't help but imagine Meintjes congratulating him on getting up to 4th in the GC.

 

[Forever The Best]

https://twitter.com/olegtinkov/status/906648672875814913
https://twitter.com/tomfordyce/status/906792284527763456

I'm enjoying the tears :lol:

 

[Forever The Best]

El Diablo congratulates Alberto as well.
https://twitter.com/isoladeldiablo/status/906554255057846273

 

[HelloDolly]

What did Tinkov say ?

I am blocked so cannot read....love to see he got his come uppance

 

[LaFlorecita]

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Seeing all those messages from fellow pros, I can't help but imagine Meintjes congratulating him on getting up to 4th in the GC.

:lol:

 

[LaFlorecita]

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What did Tinkov say ?

I am blocked so cannot read....love to see he got his come uppance

Oleg Tinkov‏
@olegtinkov
yeah.. i was sleeping before, heard that Russian Zakarin *** @albertocontador in Vuelta. One win in 16 month for $2million salary? #Trek

love this reply
Alberto‏ @Pascual975
go back to sleep please


Here's another one
Oleg Tinkov‏ @olegtinkov
@albertocontador should buy something to @chrisfroome who genearously let him win stage, after disastrous Vuelta for Spain. But he is cheap

 

[Forever The Best]

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What did Tinkov say ?

I am blocked so cannot read....love to see he got his come uppance

Oleg Tinkov‏
@olegtinkov
yeah.. i was sleeping before, heard that Russian Zakarin **** @albertocontador in Vuelta. One win in 16 month for $2million salary? #Trek

love this reply
Alberto‏ @Pascual975
go back to sleep please


Here's another one
Oleg Tinkov‏ @olegtinkov
@albertocontador should buy something to @chrisfroome who genearously let him win stage, after disastrous Vuelta for Spain. But he is cheap

Hahahahah I didn't see his 2nd reply, he is extremely bitter :lol:

 

[lenric]

Enjoying the butthurted clowns.

 

[LaFlorecita]

https://twitter.com/reneemeijer02/status/906872309549555712

 

[LaFlorecita]

https://twitter.com/kimrokk/status/906543033172324354

team chef
"Just saying; if this guy were not sick in start Vuelta... Not even Robocop+soldiers could tuch him. Big HA HA to those who didnt believe"

 

[spalco]

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Oleg Tinkov‏
@olegtinkov
yeah.. i was sleeping before, heard that Russian Zakarin **** @albertocontador in Vuelta. One win in 16 month for $2million salary? #Trek

love this reply
Alberto‏ @Pascual975
go back to sleep please


Here's another one
Oleg Tinkov‏ @olegtinkov
@albertocontador should buy something to @chrisfroome who genearously let him win stage, after disastrous Vuelta for Spain. But he is cheap

I don't know how exactly that guy made his money, but it's always funny when otherwise seemingly successful people are complete morons.

Contador is the only reason anyone knows his name anyway.

 

[hrotha]

Those guys give us haters a bad name. It is key to never come across as a sore loser when you're hating on someone.