Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[Butterhead]

So it means that AC had full control over his own training until now, and nobody interfered with that.
I would say that is some gamble with a salary of his size.
Doesnt matter how professional AC is or how hard he trains, but that is wrong.
Hopefully they finally got some structure and guidance to his training so we can see an even better AC than ever.
We know the huge talent have always been there, now lets see what he can do with some proper and scientifically training.

 

[webbie146]

So it means that AC had full control over his own training until now, and nobody interfered with that.
I would say that is some gamble with a salary of his size.
Doesnt matter how professional AC is or how hard he trains, but that is wrong.
Hopefully they finally got some structure and guidance to his training so we can see an even better AC than ever.
We know the huge talent have always been there, now lets see what he can do with some proper and scientifically training.

He never really needed it before. He destroyed everyone in 2009 using his own training methods. I agree with you though that this is a good development.

 

[LaFlorecita]

He never really needed it before. He destroyed everyone in 2009 using his own training methods. I agree with you though that this is a good development.

He got trained by Pepe Marti back then.

 

[Butterhead]

He got trained by Pepe Marti back then.

Thats old school, you can´t use that for much today at this level, good for youngsters, but not at this level.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Thats old school, you can´t use that for much today at this level, good for youngsters, but not at this level.

What do you mean

 

[Butterhead]

What do you mean

I mean, it´s the methods AC are using today, Jose taught him that, its old fashion. It´s why they change it now.

 

[Miburo]

Video Steven De Jongh about the new training methods from Alberto Contador and the secrets of Team Sky.
http://www.telegraaf.nl/tv/telesport/wielersport/22396771/__De_Jongh_coacht_Contador__.html

Does anyone know what De Jongh is talking about? I know nothing about Duth

Rough Translation: Be ready Froome, you're about to get served in july.

 

[webbie146]

He got trained by Pepe Marti back then.

Well get Pepe Marti back it clearly worked

 

[Miburo]

Well get Pepe Marti back it clearly worked

Clinic won't allow that

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

basically de jongh just copy/pasted the El Teide training from Sky to Contador.

LOL

 

[Arnout]

Magic lava.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

basically de jongh just copy/pasted the El Teide training from Sky to Contador.

LOL

so contador qwill probbaly end up tired around the tour

 

[Nilsson]

basically de jongh just copy/pasted the El Teide training from Sky to Contador.

LOL

I'm also curious what Sean Yates might have to do with all of this. I noticed he mentioned AC a couple of times in recent months on twitter and he definitely is in contact with Steven De Jongh, who called Yates 'master' and 'chief' after AC's victories. It wouldn't surprise me if he is involved in the back ground (he started his private training company after he 'parted ways' with Sky, and directly or indirectly helping AC a bit winning the Tour might be a hell of a revenge).

 

[LaFlorecita]

What is up with Contador's time today??

 

[Hugo87]

What is up with Contador's time today??

No need to force it, comfortable lead with 2 minutes, why take risks for a pointless jersey points for him?

 

[the sceptic]

well.. that was underwhelming.

he is going to get destroyed by Dawg in the tour ITT if this is all hes got.

 

[LaFlorecita]

No need to force it, comfortable lead with 2 minutes, why take risks for a pointless jersey points for him?

He said he was going to test himself

 

[Parrulo]

How far behind Nairo did he finish?

He was 6 secs slower at the intermediate and at the start it looked like there was something wrong with his skinsuit looking at the way he was moving his legs.

 

[Butterhead]

I don´t think it was such a bad thing his and Kreuzigers TT didnt go too well today. Will keep the boys working hard.

 

[Hugo87]

He said he was going to test himself

Bad news then, but let's wait for the interview, maybe something happened.

 

[Afrank]

Don't really know how hard Contador pushed himself, but if he did decide to take it a bit easier and didn't go full out then it would make sense.

With Contador having a 2 minute gap to everyone he would have less motivation to really push himself for a high stage placing then Quintana. Who I expect pushed it hard both for Giro training and to ensure he kept his 2nd place on the podium.

 

[Jspear]

Bad news then, but let's wait for the interview, maybe something happened.

Ya, It will be interesting to see if he has a reason. From the outside I thought that was a kinda sad performance. Maybe he'll improve by July.

 

[Kwibus]

Nice win for Contador. T-A is on his palmares as well now.

He allready has a lot better year than last year. Good for his confidence.
Really hope he will be able to give Froome a fight this year at the TdF.

 

[Lexman]

Video Steven De Jongh about the new training methods from Alberto Contador and the secrets of Team Sky.
http://www.telegraaf.nl/tv/telesport/wielersport/22396771/__De_Jongh_coacht_Contador__.html

Does anyone know what De Jongh is talking about? I know nothing about Duth

more structure, more intensity, more rest period, not overtrain, avoid fatigue, controlling his trainings and in fonction of july : losing weight, training on steep climbs (intervals)....

SDJ says AC still has the possibility to gain some % for July....

 

[Parrulo]

So Contador was 6 seconds slower than Quintana on the first part and 3 seconds faster on the second part.

Considering Contador seemed to be trying to adjust his skinsuit at the start, maybe that is related to the time loss.