Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[Angliru]

Actually, I'm just for GT discussions. Don't like other races too much and follow them only to know what perspectives everyone has. So we could discuss GT stuff in any thread. But since there a lot of you (Contador fans) and I'm the one, discussions forcedly take this shape. And yet I root for many riders like Haimar Zubeldia, Mikel Astarloza or Arnold Jennesson, but they are not popular personages all to pieces and no one will discuss them.

I've always been a fan of the Spanish, Italian and Columbian climbers and when Contador came along with his out of the saddle climbing style when he's attacking reminded me of one of my favorites, Iban Mayo. You can imagne my excitement with he and Zubeldia climbing with the elite in the Tour. I always hoped that Mayo would somehow eventually dethrone Armstrong, making him eat his dust in the mountains but it was never to be. When I first saw Contador, the Paris-Nice where he almost crashed when his shoe clicked out of his pedal while he was attacking on a descent, I immediatately became a fan. His standing up to Armstrong and Bruyneel in 2009, when it was pretty much expected by the LA throng of fans (and himself) to be a sauntering parade back to the top of the Tour podium, and Contador delivering the smackdown that he long deserved cemented it for me.

As far as the grand tours go, they are the highlights of my cycling season because of the (potential) epic nature of the drama that develops over the course of the 3 weeks. Especially with the Tour, as far as with those with gc aspirations, all the major weeklong stage races are active in building up the drama and anticipation for the month of July.

 

[Carols]

Why do I support him?? Because he has the attitude of the greats and he truly has fun during races. Alpe D'huez stage in 2011, that was all for fun, all for a laugh, he knew there was no way in hell the peloton would let him get far enough away to take the win but he still did it and that's what sets him apart from the formulaic riders we've become used to.

I get an extra buzz watching a race knowing he's in the peloton and KNOWING he's going to set a flame under the race at some point, it's spectacular, it's exciting and that's what sport and its grand champions should be, Berto is that and more!

+1

Whenever he takes the start line the excitement level goes up because win or lose he will Always give you your moneys worth!!!!

When I first saw him climb in 2006(might have been earlier) I thought he might turn out to be as exciting as Pantani (my all time favorite) and he hasn't disappointed!!!

 

[Carols]

when Contador came along with his out of the saddle climbing style when he's attacking reminded me of one of my favorites, Iban Mayo. You can imagne my excitement with he and Zubeldia climbing with the elite in the Tour. I always hoped that Mayo would somehow eventually dethrone Armstrong, making him eat his dust in the mountains but it was never to be.

I always loved Mayo!!!! So mentally fragile though Anyone that dethroned Lance would have been okay with me but I was rooting big time for Mayo!

Contador is like a gift from the cycling gods though. He has it all; everything required to be a Great Champion.

As far as the grand tours go, they are the highlights of my cycling season because of the (potential) epic nature of the drama that develops over the course of the 3 weeks.

Indeed GTs top my list; but I'll happily watch just about any pro event that is on tv or has a stream

 

[uphillstruggle]

There is essentially nothing of Froome on YouTube prior to the 2011 vuelta. Presumably because of his illness.

That's because he was rubbish before 2011. There's a funny video of Gerrans giving him a good kicking on there though

 

[Carols]

That's because he was rubbish before 2011. There's a funny video of Gerrans giving him a good kicking on there though

Indeed a distinct lack of any showings even before his 'illness'. But there is no denying he is a threat now IMO.

 

[ferryman]

Actually, I'm just for GT discussions. Don't like other races too much and follow them only to know what perspectives everyone has. So we could discuss GT stuff in any thread. But since there a lot of you (Contador fans) and I'm the one, discussions forcedly take this shape. And yet I root for many riders like Haimar Zubeldia, Mikel Astarloza or Arnold Jennesson, but they are not popular personages all to pieces and no one will discuss them.

Not at all, there are many Schleck fans on here, and I'm one. They just don't spout the same amount of anti Contador posts that you do. I'm a huge fan of both for what it is worth.

You missed out Froome from your second list, whom you have seemed to have abandoned now again in favour of Andy. But your posts are the same regardless of the 2. I'm certainly leaning to you just having a big personal dislike for Contador for a reason I quite can't see.

Or maybe you just like being contraire, which is getting into troll territory. And I'm getting pretty much bored with it.

 

[robertocarlos]

contador is a like a great opera singer and the gt routes are the operas he must perform, like in every opera an tempo attack is immenen. the question is how early, late or long that attack is going to be? and sometimes is not going to reflect just raw power, but style in a dramatic fashion. this year the tour was a mozart piece, the giro in the last few years has been a verissimo piece, and the vuelta this year was a bel canto. contador is the caruso of grand tours.

 

[Forunculo]

One year ago...

Much better right now, we are talking about Contador racing against Evans, Wiggo, Andy, Froome etc

 

[Carols]

contador is a like a great opera singer and the gt routes are the operas he must perform, like in every opera an tempo attack is immenen. the question is how early, late or long that attack is going to be? and sometimes is not going to reflect just raw power, but style in a dramatic fashion. this year the tour was a mozart piece, the giro in the last few years has been a verissimo piece, and the vuelta this year was a bel canto. contador is the caruso of grand tours.

+1

Indeed, he is a virtuoso of stage racing

 

[FFrenchcyclisme]

Merci !

 

[FFrenchcyclisme]

Resized your photo for you

It's a very nice picture you have taken

Merci!

 

[virandociclista]

good to come here and read so many good things about the "Great one"!!

For now, the things are like they are supposed to be in the cycling word.

The good ones are being celebrated and the bad ones are being punished.

expet for the UCI.

 

[serfla]

contador is a like a great opera singer and the gt routes are the operas he must perform, like in every opera an tempo attack is immenen. the question is how early, late or long that attack is going to be? and sometimes is not going to reflect just raw power, but style in a dramatic fashion. this year the tour was a mozart piece, the giro in the last few years has been a verissimo piece, and the vuelta this year was a bel canto. contador is the caruso of grand tours.

Nah... He's just a karaoke singer.

 

[airstream]

Not at all, there are many Schleck fans on here, and I'm one. They just don't spout the same amount of anti Contador posts that you do. I'm a huge fan of both for what it is worth.

You missed out Froome from your second list, whom you have seemed to have abandoned now again in favour of Andy. But your posts are the same regardless of the 2. I'm certainly leaning to you just having a big personal dislike for Contador for a reason I quite can't see.

Or maybe you just like being contraire, which is getting into troll territory. And I'm getting pretty much bored with it.

I'm sorry if for some forum guys I seem too conflicting. It is not my goal. But what to do? Since I joined the forum, I always had a bit different view of things. Afterall, the fact that we are so different fills the forum up with thoughts.

 

[LaFlorecita]

jesus interview http://www.elpedaldefrodo.com/jesus-hernandez-saxobank/

 

[Carols]

good to come here and read so many good things about the "Great one"!!

How is your friend Daniel Diaz doing? Still reveling in beating the Great One or marching onward to the next goal?

 

[Forunculo]

How is your friend Daniel Diaz doing? Still reveling in beating the Great One or marching onward to the next goal?

Diaz it's Argentine, Diniz was the brazilian

 

[Carols]

Diaz it's Argentine, Diniz was the brazilian

Oh My Bad

Sorry virandociclista...how is your friend Alex doing? And yes he also beat the Great One

 

[LaFlorecita]

http://teamsaxobanktinkoffbank.com/ny_news.asp?n_id=3879

On Monday, Team Saxo-Tinkoff will participate in Tour of Oman with a powerful line-up- Daniele Bennati, Matti Breschel, Alberto Contador, Jesus Hernandez, Jonas Aaen, Marko Kump, Anders Lund and Matteo Tosatto.

noice

 

[Carols]

http://teamsaxobanktinkoffbank.com/ny_news.asp?n_id=3879

On Monday, Team Saxo-Tinkoff will participate in Tour of Oman with a powerful line-up- Daniele Bennati, Matti Breschel, Alberto Contador, Jesus Hernandez, Jonas Aaen, Marko Kump, Anders Lund and Matteo Tosatto.

noice

I can hardly wait Will there be streams????

 

[Zam_Olyas]

Sucks that micky roggy aint there, he will win it if he rides.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Sucks that micky roggy aint there, he will win it if he rides.

there's like 20 better climbers in oman than rogers

 

[Zam_Olyas]

there's like 20 better climbers in oman than rogers

That maybe even if there are 30 climbers better than him he will still be on top.

 

[LaFlorecita]

That maybe even if there are 30 climbers better than him he will still be on top.

zam I reported your post for trolling better watch out

 

[LaFlorecita]

Alberto Contador ‏@albertocontador
Everything ready and going to the airport @jesushernandez3 and me. In two days @TourOfOman3