Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[airstream]

To win the Giro is easier. On the other hand if the Giro will be lost, it would be better not to go to the Tour to shame the name

 

[virandociclista]

Hm.... win the giro and tdf is better than win tdf and vuelta, approved!

Go AC!

 

[LaFlorecita]

To win the Giro is easier. On the other hand if the Giro will be lost, it would be better not to go to the Tour to shame the name

the goal would not be to win the Giro

 

[LaFlorecita]

Could there be any benefit in doing so? Maybe if he does not go for GC, but can he resist?

If he is considering GC then maybe he sees wiggins and nibali as easier to beat, and a more realistic way of adding to his GT tally this year.

I think that AC's ultimate career goal now is probably to equal or better Merckx GT record (11). He clearly sees himself on seven just now (as do I), and possibly does not want to come unstuck against Froome and risk losing a year.

Merckx GT record is out of reach. He'd need 2 GTs each year for the next 3 years, I don't see it happening

 

[King Boonen]

the goal would not be to win the Giro

Is it possible to send Berto to a GT without him trying to win it though?

 

[LaFlorecita]

Is it possible to send Berto to a GT without him trying to win it though?

I don't think so, but airstream is making it sound like everything but a win would be a complete failure

 

[King Boonen]

I don't think so, but airstream is making it sound like everything but a win would be a complete failure

Maybe it would be. Cyclist thrive on confidence and if Berto thought he had it in his legs but didn't win, even if not trying, that could give his confidence a knock.

 

[King Boonen]

I recall one instance of Contador nog giving a **** about the GC in a stage race. In the Dauphine 2009 he was more than happy to follow wheels and helping Valverde a bit in winning and pranking Evans

Yes, that's not a GT though is it?

 

[LaFlorecita]

Maybe it would be. Cyclist thrive on confidence and if Berto thought he had it in his legs but didn't win, even if not trying, that could give his confidence a knock.

Nah I don't think so, I mean surely he knows best whether he's actually trying or not

 

[LaFlorecita]

I recall one instance of Contador nog giving a **** about the GC in a stage race. In the Dauphine 2009 he was more than happy to follow wheels and helping Valverde a bit in winning and pranking Evans

Maybe he could be domestique for Majka, that would be flipping awesome

 

[Miburo]

Maybe he could be domestique for Majka, that would be flipping awesome

Never gonna happen

 

[Miburo]

Here laflo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q764KJr_wy4

That should make her busy for 15 minutes

 

[LaFlorecita]

Never gonna happen

Not cool

 

[LaFlorecita]

Here laflo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q764KJr_wy4

That should make her busy for 15 minutes

lol
.........

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

So, AC is doing CI, Vasco and then? Ardennes? Romandie?

 

[Angliru]

Yes, that's not a GT though is it?

...and he still made his presence known. Not an invisible participant like many riders, no offense intended (seriously!).

 

[LaFlorecita]

So, AC is doing CI, Vasco and then? Ardennes? Romandie?

nothing known yet, perhaps FW and LBL, perhaps il Giro D) perhaps nothing at all until dauphine

 

[Miburo]

I hope Contador does the FW though. Ok against purito it's very tough but i think he can win it.

 

[LaFlorecita]

I hope Contador does the FW though. Ok against purito it's very tough but i think he can win it.

maybe, maybe, but I'd say there is even a bigger chance he wins the triple this year than him winning FW

 

[Roderick]

Contador should better forget about a b-race like the TdF, where even a non-climber like Wiggo can win, and focus on the combi Giro-Vuelta.

First hand Wiggo his *** back in the Giro and then win the Vuelta whilst winning 5 stages to show he is still the best GT-rider of his generation.


Except if Il Piccolo Principe will do Giro-Vuelta also, then Bertie can finish second twice.

 

[Miburo]

Contador should better forget about a b-race like the TdF, where even a non-climber like Wiggo can win, and focus on the combi Giro-Vuelta.

First hand Wiggo his *** back in the Giro and then win the Vuelta whilst winning 5 stages to show he is still the best GT-rider of his generation.


Except if Il Piccolo Principe will do Giro-Vuelta also, then Bertie can finish second twice.

Welcome to the forum and very nice comment

 

[LaFlorecita]

Contador should better forget about a b-race like the TdF, where even a non-climber like Wiggo can win, and focus on the combi Giro-Vuelta.

First hand Wiggo his *** back in the Giro and then win the Vuelta whilst winning 5 stages to show he is still the best GT-rider of his generation.


Except if Il Piccolo Principe will do Giro-Vuelta also, then Bertie can finish second twice.

Point is both are very unlikely to happen (handing Wiggo his *** and winning 5 stages in la Vuelta)

La Vuelta is probably his best chance to win a GT this year though, if he makes it his main goal

 

[Beech Mtn]

Point is both are very unlikely to happen (handing Wiggo his *** and winning 5 stages in la Vuelta)

La Vuelta is probably his best chance to win a GT this year though, if he makes it his main goal

Are we back to this again - Miss Doom & Gloom doesn't believe Berto can beat f-ing Wigans in the Giro?!?! Another sad Berto photo, until LaFlo starts to believe again

 

[LaFlorecita]

Are we back to this again - Miss Doom & Gloom doesn't believe Berto can beat f-ing Wigans in the Giro?!?! Another sad Berto photo, until LaFlo starts to believe again

Well it all depends on Wiggins motivation, if he's motivated he can put a lot of time into Alberto in the tt and the sky train will make sure he doesn't lose too much time in the mountains

 

[Carols]

I don't think so, but airstream is making it sound like everything but a win would be a complete failure

Yeah well what else would you expect for airstream? Dozens of riders can ride a race for training and that is fine. But to him if Alberto doesn't win he 'shames the name'? Hate speaks Loudly!

IMO Alberto should Not ride the Giro; ride the Tour, win or get beat, if in good shape ride the Vuelta!!! He will not be able to ride the Giro for training; he is Alberto and it just won't compute for him.

P.S. I want Nibs to win the Giro, so please don't enter Alberto!