Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[LaFlorecita]

 

[Afrank]

It's about time someone gave him a pistol trophy.

 

[LaFlorecita]

It's about time someone gave him a pistol trophy.

Lol

Nice flowers

 

[jens_attacks]

that's not a pistol, it's a knife

 

[LaFlorecita]

that's not a pistol, it's a knife

I think Afrank knew this but was just joking

Will he be allowed to take it on the plane? I don't know, I've never tried to take a knife with me Anyone?

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

I think Afrank knew this but was just joking

Will he be allowed to take it on the plane? I don't know, I've never tried to take a knife with me Anyone?

I once had a knife in my backpack, got in some trouble

 

[SafeBet]

I think Afrank knew this but was just joking

Will he be allowed to take it on the plane? I don't know, I've never tried to take a knife with me Anyone?

Depends on country and company poilicies, but I've done it. Obviously no hand baggage, and you need to declare it before checking in and bla bla bla.

Of course this applies to normal people like me and you, I'm pretty sure there's some kind of special policy for this case.

 

[Contadoraus Schlecks]

that's not a pistol, it's a knife

Crocodile Dundee?

 

[LaFlorecita]

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/contador-goes-down-fighting-in-oman

"It's been a real battle today," Contador said.

"Coming to a race and treating it as if it was a training ride is not something that I can do. I couldn't just sit in the bunch and do nothing. Attacking, is my style but you've got to have the legs to do it."

"I attacked on the second climb to whittle down the front group, then I attacked on the third climb to get the time bonus and get ahead of Evans, then me and Jesus Hernandez accelerated to try and gain even more time. Unfortunately Froome was too close."

"It's a pity that I didn't win the stage, there was just a few centimeters between us. But I'm not in top form and so I'm very pleased with the way we've ridden."

"I was close to the win and I'm pleased because of that and Oman is a perfect early season race. I'm heavier than I want to be by about 2.5kg but my form is getting better and better. Tomorrow (Saturday) will be a good training day and then I'll head home to recover."

Some interesting comments.

 

[sacrifice&hardwork]

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/contador-goes-down-fighting-in-oman



Some interesting comments.

Interesting comments indeed! I definitely like the second quote though:

"Coming to a race and treating it as if it was a training ride is not something that I can do. I couldn't just sit in the bunch and do nothing. Attacking, is my style but you've got to have the legs to do it."

And isn't he traveling to Dubai to start tomorrow in the "Cycling Challenge: Ride with Alberto Contador" by Saxo Bank Middle East?

I found it...

 

[Arnout]

Depends on country and company poilicies, but I've done it. Obviously no hand baggage, and you need to declare it before checking in and bla bla bla.

Of course this applies to normal people like me and you, I'm pretty sure there's some kind of special policy for this case.

That reminds me of a story someone once told me. He was going through customs at an airport, I forgot where, when someone a few places in front of him was really slow. Everyone including the customs officer was very bored and a bit annoyed at his pace when the officer asked the guy to open his hand luggage. Because it took the guy so long, in the end the officer decided to help a bit and opened it himself.

Imagine the surprise when they found a half automatic weapon in plain view, fully loaded and complete with ammunition

And I'm not making this up.

 

[xrayvision]

Interesting comments indeed! I definitely like the second quote though:





And isn't he traveling to Dubai to start tomorrow in the "Cycling Challenge: Ride with Alberto Contador" by Saxo Bank Middle East?

I found it...

Something of a fail to use a picture him wearing the old Saxo jersey

 

[LaFlorecita]

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.611089015573903.158630.324275290921945&type=3&l=7c2d8c4df9

Lots of pictures but not one pic of Bjarne and Alberto together

 

[Miburo]

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.611089015573903.158630.324275290921945&type=3&l=7c2d8c4df9

Lots of pictures but not one pic of Bjarne and Alberto together

Andy is that you?

That's stupid laflo.

You think that Andy is racing on his bike?

You give him too much credit.

 

[LaFlorecita]

That's stupid laflo.

You think that Andy is racing on his bike?

You give him too much credit.

I saw the shorts and the bike and then realized it must be Cance

 

[Dedelou]

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.611089015573903.158630.324275290921945&type=3&l=7c2d8c4df9

Lots of pictures but not one pic of Bjarne and Alberto together

almost this one:

 

[Miburo]

Thinking about it. I'm actually happy that Contador lost Oman.

This is good for T-A. Contador wants to prove something there.

Some are doubting his greatness. A champion can't allow that. He will strike back. I hope he reads a newspaper which is praising Froome, oh please let it happen.

I hope Froome realises that he's up against the toughest mental GT rider out there. Will he crack? Like purito did?

Keep in mind that Froome was the guy who waited in La Toussuire for Wiggins. Would a real champion do that when he knows he can win the tour?

You can say it's breaking a deal but should he care about it? I wonder how Froome his mental toughness is.

Getting attacked in each stage race he races like in Oman. It's scary. You almost want to give the jersey to Contador so that you're done with it.

In other words: I can't wait for T-A

 

[Zam_Olyas]

Thinking about it. I'm actually happy that Contador lost Oman.

This is good for T-A. Contador wants to prove something there.

Some are doubting his greatness. A champion can't allow that. He will strike back. I hope he reads a newspaper which is praising Froome, oh please let it happen.

I hope Froome realises that he's up against the toughest mental GT rider out there. Will he crack? Like purito did?

Keep in mind that Froome was the guy who waited in La Toussuire for Wiggins. Would a real champion do that when he knows he can win the tour?

You can say it's breaking a deal but should he care about it? I wonder how Froome his mental toughness is.

Getting attacked in each stage race he races like in Oman. It's scary. You almost want to give the jersey to Contador so that you're done with it.

In other words: I can't wait for T-A

He will lose T-A too. lol

 

[jens_attacks]

the abruzzo legend won't allow the alien to beat him at home. he will crush him

 

[airstream]

Naturally I agree with Jens on Grandissimo Il Killer!

 

[LaFlorecita]

the abruzzo legend won't allow the alien to beat him at home. he will crush him

Indeed killer will beat Froome but Alberto will beat Killer

Miburo maybe you are right and this will motivate Alberto, but for TDF he will also need strength, motivation alone isn't gonna win him the race.

 

[LaFlorecita]

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/sport/i...onsports_February216.xml&section=nationsports

good read

But why did they put Alberto in between two huge guys lol

And Bjarne with glasses I think Alberto would look sexy with glasses (cool glasses not nerdy ones)

 

[Nilsson]

Thinking about it. I'm actually happy that Contador lost Oman.

This is good for T-A. Contador wants to prove something there.

Some are doubting his greatness. A champion can't allow that. He will strike back. I hope he reads a newspaper which is praising Froome, oh please let it happen.

I hope Froome realises that he's up against the toughest mental GT rider out there. Will he crack? Like purito did?

Keep in mind that Froome was the guy who waited in La Toussuire for Wiggins. Would a real champion do that when he knows he can win the tour?

You can say it's breaking a deal but should he care about it? I wonder how Froome his mental toughness is.

Getting attacked in each stage race he races like in Oman. It's scary. You almost want to give the jersey to Contador so that you're done with it.

In other words: I can't wait for T-A

You do understand though that he also lost because of his enthusiastic riding style? He behaved like a rookie sometimes. Attacking, dropping everyone, waiting, getting caught back, almost doing a track stand, attacking again, and run out of gas. It was more than great to watch, don't get me wrong, but he could have taken a more efficient approach. It's only february, it's hard race full gas and still win. Of course this was just Oman, a nice opportunity to test the legs and the competition, but he didn't exactly ride a perfect race - from a results point of view. Froome kept his cool, didn't try to match Alberto in his racing, launched an attack at the moment Contador noticed it's only February and won the race.

 

[Zam_Olyas]

Indeed killer will beat Froome but Alberto will beat Killer

Miburo maybe you are right and this will motivate Alberto, but for TDF he will also need strength, motivation alone isn't gonna win him the race.

You of all people should not go there

 

[Miburo]

Naturally I agree with Jens on Grandissimo Il Killer!

Of course, you'll agree with everything aslong as it makes sure that Contador loses