Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[El Pistolero]

Millar and Dekker have admitted they did it and expressed guilt.
Contador on the other hand has denied he did it.

Let's make one thing clear here: Millar would have denied it as well if he tested positive for clenbuterol.

 

[VeloCity]

That would however mean that Alberto has to admit.

What I meant was that I have less faith in Vaughters sticking to that credo when it comes to a rider like Contador. If he's available and affordable and willing to sign, it'd be awfully tough to pass him up just because he hasn't openly admitted to anything.

 

[Froome19]

Let's make one thing clear here: Millar would have denied it as well if he tested positive for clenbuterol.

Yet the defining line is that it does not impact on Vaughters image on clean cycling once they are fighting it, any other side issues are irrelevant.

 

[TechnicalDescent]

Well given the CAS decision, AC's case is rather unique such that I don't think he has to "admit it", but has the freedom to fight against it. Don't want this to turn into a rehash of his case, whether you or anyone believes it, etc., just stating that the nature of the CAS decision makes it rather easy for him to transition to a team like Garmin, which I do not think will happen.

I agree he will not want to go there anyway. He will always want to be with the likes of Riis and Bruyneel or a Vino run Astana.

 

[ElChingon]

2. OPQS - Solid manager in Lefevre but more Belgium and classics-centered

Don't think the two will get along, just can't imagine Contador riding/training in Belgium at anytime of the year for any amount of time, even for a photo-opp session when he signs.

 

[VeloCity]

Don't think the two will get along, just can't imagine Contador riding/training in Belgium at anytime of the year for any amount of time, even for a photo-opp session when he signs.

It would be amusing making Leipheimer have to ride support for Contador again though

 

[hfer07]

It would be amusing making Leipheimer have to ride support for Contador again though

But did Leechheimer ever support Contador? AFAIK Levi "benefited" enormously from Contador-not the other way around....

 

[El Pistolero]

Don't think the two will get along, just can't imagine Contador riding/training in Belgium at anytime of the year for any amount of time, even for a photo-opp session when he signs.

Contador loves to ride in Belgium, besides Leipheimer hasn't been riding/training in Belgium...

 

[Walkman]

But did Leechheimer ever support Contador? AFAIK Levi "benefited" enormously from Contador-not the other way around....

Go back and watch the 2007 Tour. And the 2008 Vuelta. Not sure AC would have won the Tour without Levi, given the small margin to Evans.

 

[VeloCity]

But did Leechheimer ever support Contador? AFAIK Levi "benefited" enormously from Contador-not the other way around....

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222343-levi-leipheimer-slams-contadors-tactics

 

[hfer07]

Go back and watch the 2007 Tour. And the 2008 Vuelta. Not sure AC would have won the Tour without Levi, given the small margin to Evans.

Those two examples only accentuate how Leecheimer used Contador as a spring board to sneak into the podium- In 07 The battle for the overall GC was between Contador & Evans- Leechheimer almost "stole" the title with that out-of-this-world ITT. The same sh!t happened when Contador & Valverde were in the same situation during the Vuelta- & once again-Leechheimer came from behing looking to steal the title that did not belong to him. so tell me once again how Levi "helped Alberto so much that he wouldn't have won those titles without him????"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222343-levi-leipheimer-slams-contadors-tactics

That's low class he is, considering that Alberto helped him to win Castilla y Leon-and this is the sh!t he pulls afterwards...

 

[burning]

The only thing Contador did wrong in that Tour was to not attack at Ventoux, he should have dropped Armstrong and throw him out of the podium

 

[Publicus]

Speculation over. Contador is returning to Team Saxo Bank for another 3 years.

http://www.team-saxobank.com/ny_news.asp?n_id=3654

 

[jyhjyh]

Yes - good news

And here is the link for the English version:
http://www.team-saxobank.com/ny_news.asp?n_id=3654&lang=uk

3 years - wow

 

[LaFlorecita]

I love Alberto even more now.

Till the end of 2015...

 

[Zam_Olyas]

I love Alberto even more now.

Till the end of 2015...

The moral of the story is dont trust dodgy site and if its italian site always ask me first

 

[jyhjyh]

Sure?

I love Alberto even more now.

Is that really possible

 

[vcampbell]

3 years? Hmm, than one thing is sure, strong riders will arrive at the end of the year.

 

[LaFlorecita]

The moral of the story is dont trust dodgy site and if its italian site always ask me first

I'll keep that in mind

 

[Fetisoff]

Good. No more stupid "Schlecks to go back to Riis, Contador to Bruynel" type of rumours anymore

 

[pastronef]

thats a google translation of yesterday CicloWeb italian forum about SaxoBank

Saxo Bank

Merger with the current-Liquigas Cannondale? Difficult, the Saxo Bank already has several sponsors, including the Anfi (but not the Specialized!) For 2013 and has the strength to be able to continue alone, less than sensational twists. The biggest question about Alberto Contador, Spanish is the perfect man for Riis were it not for the few UCI points, which brings with it a significant problem. Bjarne Riis has forced it to look around, I trimmed the names of Matti Breschel and Jakob Fuglsang, involved the transfer, but also with them a few points. And a possible return of Schleck, right in exchange for Contador? Difficult, both brothers Contador does not have a good relationship with former sports directors. Moreover Contador if he leaves the team, hypotheses to be kept in view, however, will only do so for a team sponsored by Specialized. Riis has made us accustomed to surprises, always with UCI points, Reinhardt Janse van Rensburg and Jonathan Tiernan-Locke, have interesting names. Check out Chris Anker Sørensen almost certain, while still in standby Nick Nuyens.

 

[glassmoon]

birds of a feather flock together

 

[maxmartin]

Now Saxo just have to figure out how to get enough points maybe without world tour status, saxo can still get invitation from tour since a bunch of french teams may become world tour team next year

 

[Angliru]

birds of a feather flock together

You've said this more than once.

 

[VeloCity]

Now Saxo just have to figure out how to get enough points maybe without world tour status, saxo can still get invitation from tour since a bunch of french teams may become world tour team next year

Well you know Contador's going to be in prime shape and extremely motivated for the Vuelta. He can't do it all himself of course, but a couple of stage wins and the overall would be a good start for gaining back points for Saxo.