Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[maxmartin]

....that being said the picture of the bike shown in the Velonews article does not, at least to my eyes, show any signs of damage that would likely occur if a vehicle ran over the bike ( like crushed tubes ).....

Cheers

that bike supposed fell off the team car first then got run over, that is the sequence I gathered

 

[Hakkapelit]

my theory is to attack Nibali on the descending, if succeeded that would be genius and huge blow to Nibali's confidence. Or he thought Nibali would attack, so he want to move to a better position.

Prolly just going to the front to "stay safe".

 

[Hakkapelit]

....that being said the picture of the bike shown in the Velonews article does not, at least to my eyes, show any signs of damage that would likely occur if a vehicle ran over the bike ( like crushed tubes ).....

Cheers

that bike supposed fell off the team car first then got run over, that is the sequence I gathered

Latest version seems to be it cracked while on the roof when Riis was overtaking the Belkin car halfway offroad.

 

[Publicus]

It sounds like they were trying to move up for better positioning going into the next climb (they were relatively far back on the petit ballon). oh well, hope he recovers well. i want to see what he can do when he's in this kind of form

 

[ILovecycling]

It sounds like they were trying to move up for better positioning going into the next climb (they were relatively far back on the petit ballon). oh well, hope he recovers well. i want to see what he can do when he's in this kind of form

He should rather recover well,he has got no chance when not fit against 100% Nairo and 100% Froome,and I dont want to see him struggling for podium,better rest and comeback to fall classics and WCH if possible.

 

[Publicus]

He should rather recover well,he has got no chance when not fit against 100% Nairo and 100% Froome,and I dont want to see him struggling for podium,better rest and comeback to fall classics and WCH if possible.

I don't want him back out there until he's healed either.

Also, on the bike conspiracy theories, here's a photo that should confirm the final theory on how the bike I posted was damaged:

 

[maxmartin]

I don't want him back out there until he's healed either.

Also, on the bike conspiracy theories, here's a photo that should confirm the final theory on how the bike I posted was damaged:

i couldn't tell what is going on in this pic?

 

[sacrifice&hardwork]

No Vuelta for Alberto. Not official but he believes it's highly unlikely that he will ride Vuelta.

elpartidodelas12 @partidodelas12

CONTADOR @albertocontador "He hecho lo que he podido pero he visto que el Tour se había acabado para mí".

Translation: "I did what I could but I realizes that the Tour was over for me."

elpartidodelas12 @partidodelas12

CONTADOR @albertocontador: "El problema no es estar en la Vuelta, sino poder entrenar antes"

Translation: "The problem is not starting the Vuelta but being able to train beforehand."


His brother also said that Alberto will not speed up his recovery for any race, not even the World Champions.

 

[maxmartin]

No Vuelta for Alberto. Not official but he believes it's highly unlikely that he will ride Vuelta.


Translation: "I did what I could but I realizes that the Tour was over for me."


Translation: "The problem is not starting the Vuelta but being able to train beforehand."


His brother also said that Alberto will not speed up his recovery for any race, not even the World Champions.

like I said he could heal by the time Vuelta starts but without any training in his legs. Unlike frooom who can still train on a static bike.

 

[ILovecycling]

like I said he could heal by the time Vuelta starts but without any training in his legs. Unlike frooom who can still train on a static bike.

Yeah,big difference.At least we will see replay of Ventoux and Semnoz,Quintana vs Froome.


So sorry for Alberto.

 

[Taxus4a]

Yeah,big difference.At least we will see replay of Ventoux and Semnoz,Quintana vs Froome.


So sorry for Alberto.

and Purito...

but I think Alberto as well, and a lot of big names...

 

[maxmartin]

and Purito...

but I think Alberto as well, and a lot of big names...

No it is very unlikely AC will be there, that is the point of our discussion

 

[Publicus]

i couldn't tell what is going on in this pic?

basically the bike was damaged while it was on the roof of the car because they were trying to pass the belkin car on a narrow road. Bike was still clamped in on the roof when it was damaged.

 

[maxmartin]

basically the bike was damaged while it was on the roof of the car because they were trying to pass the belkin car. Bike was still clamped in on the roof.

there are two cars side by side in this pic?

 

[Publicus]

Shane Stokes tries to untangle the story (where I picked up the photo):

http://cyclingtips.com.au/2014/07/tinkoff-saxo-tangle-with-belkin-bikes-identified-as-cause-of-snapped-contador-frame/

 

[Sciocco]

**** the TdF! I want to see Contador back in:

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[sacrifice&hardwork]

More...

EL LARGUERO @ellarguero

.@albertocontador : "Te sientes triste, he trabajado muchísimo. Nunca había preparado un Tour como este".

Translation: "You feel sad, I've worked a lot. I've never prepared myself for the Tour like now."

EL LARGUERO @ellarguero

.@albertocontador : "He intentado seguir, pero tras una rato en la bicicleta hemos visto que la herida era muy grande, como el dolor".

Translation: "I've tried to continue but after a while on the bike we've noticed that the injury/wound was very serious/large just like the pain."

EL LARGUERO @ellarguero

.@albertocontador : "Es tanto trabajo, que no quería echar a perder mi sueño. Pero he visto que el Tour se había terminado para mí".

Translation: "It's a lot of work that I didn't want to ruin my dream. But I realized that the Tour was over for me."

EL LARGUERO @ellarguero

.@albertocontador : "Mañana me van a examinar y vamos a ver. Pero si hay operación 100% seguro no podría ir a La Vuelta".

Translation: "Tomorrow I'm going to get examine and we'll see. If surgery is required, I'm 100% sure that I won't go the Vuelta."

EL LARGUERO @ellarguero

"Se ha ido a echar la mano atrás para come, ha pasado un bache bastante grande y se ha caido de la bicicleta" -Fran

Translation: "He was reaching for his back pocket to grab some food, he passed through a big pothole and felt from his bike."



Translation might not too be accurate, so apologies.

 

[Jancouver]

I don't want him back out there until he's healed either.

Also, on the bike conspiracy theories, here's a photo that should confirm the final theory on how the bike I posted was damaged:

The story doesn't add up as the were claiming it Nicolas Roche’s bike ... until the race number proved otherwise.

Valverde said his handlebars slipped ... yes they slipped after the frame broke hitting a pothole. If the bars were tight enough, they would slip way before that.

 

[Afrank]

The story doesn't add up as the were claiming it Nicolas Roche’s bike ... until the race number proved otherwise.

Valverde said his handlebars slipped ... yes they slipped after the frame broke hitting a pothole. If the bars were tight enough, they would slip way before that.

The bike he was riding when he hit the pothole was Roche's mclaren venge.

So no, it didn't break when he hit the pothole.

 

[The_Juan]

Folks, as an avid Alberto Contador fan I have to say that today is a sad day. Pleasantries aside though... after carefully reading opinions, accounts and seeing the pictures... what it sounds like to me is that what happened to Alberto today was Alberto's fault and no one else's. Nerves got the best of him, again.

I really wish him a speedy recovery and that he is back to top form for the Vuelta or the Giro. His clock is ticking and he hasn't many more years left in his legs, so coming back to this year's form is a must from here on in.

 

[richwagmn]

The story doesn't add up as the were claiming it Nicolas Roche’s bike ... until the race number proved otherwise.

Valverde said his handlebars slipped ... yes they slipped after the frame broke hitting a pothole. If the bars were tight enough, they would slip way before that.

Wow, you're really reaching...

http://cyclingtips.com.au/2014/07/tinkoff-saxo-tangle-with-belkin-bikes-identified-as-cause-of-snapped-contador-frame/

Clearly your comments are a better explanation of what happened that those who were there.

 

[The_Juan]

Wow, you're really reaching...

http://cyclingtips.com.au/2014/07/tinkoff-saxo-tangle-with-belkin-bikes-identified-as-cause-of-snapped-contador-frame/

Clearly your comments are a better explanation of what happened that those who were there.

Who cares about that? Even if that's the case they should've made sure the goddamn frame was sturdy enough for his weight.

To me, him falling today has a lot to do with him not scouting many of the TdF climbs. There's traps here and there and you have to prepare for the worst.

He didn't.

 

[Jancouver]

The bike he was riding when he hit the pothole was Roche's mclaren venge.

So no, it didn't break when he hit the pothole.

Glad to see the broken bike issue is cleared. It would be shame to crash of a bike failure.

That doesnt change anything for me. Even though I do appreciate that Specialized is sponsoring several teams, I will NOT buy another product from this evil company.

 

[Publicus]

Folks, as an avid Alberto Contador fan I have to say that today is a sad day. Pleasantries aside though... after carefully reading opinions, accounts and seeing the pictures... what it sounds like to me is that what happened to Alberto today was Alberto's fault and no one else's. Nerves got the best of him, again.

I really wish him a speedy recovery and that he is back to top form for the Vuelta or the Giro. His clock is ticking and he hasn't many more years left in his legs, so coming back to this year's form is a must from here on in.

I don't know where you get the nerves comment from. He hit a pothole, apparently with only one hand on the handlebars while trying to get some food out of his pocket. That doesn't sound like a nervous guy to me.

 

[hrotha]

Who cares about that? Even if that's the case they should've made sure the goddamn frame was sturdy enough for his weight.

To me, him falling today has a lot to do with him not scouting many of the TdF climbs. There's traps here and there and you have to prepare for the worst.

He didn't.

I'm 99% sure no one recced that descent.