Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[Alcanelo]

That one must have brought a big smile to his face...delighted for TCS

 

[LaFlorecita]

 

[SeriousSam]

Contdor can't be too down mentally when he is willing to do commentary on a stage where yellow wearing Nibali casually rides away from the field.

 

[whittashau]

Did he say anything interesting?

 

[ILovecycling]

Did he say anything interesting?

Actually lot of,really...
I will write something here inthe evening.



But guys,that last look (final of coverage) of Alberto when they were overplaying best moments of Tour

 

[LaFlorecita]

Actually lot of,really...
I will write something here inthe evening.



But guys,that last look (final of coverage) of Alberto when they were overplaying best moments of Tour

I read on twitter that he looked close to crying when they showed him abandoning

 

[indianfanboy]

Waiting for the summary of Bertie's commentary

 

[Jack_89]

Waiting for the summary of Bertie's commentary

We are two .eheh

 

[Carols]

I'm very glad Majka and TS won. It should really lift their spirits! Nice that Alberto was able to commentate on it, he must have enjoyed that Never one not to face adversity head on, Alberto you're still The Man!

 

[Miburo]

Yea AC was about to cry, only he knows how good he was and that said enough for me.

I wouldn't be surprised if he'll be even better next year. You can't get more motivated to win a race, i hope everyone will be there next year at the tour at their best.

Beat the best in the tour. That's how you win a GT.

 

[Jelantik]

I'm very glad Majka and TS won. It should really lift their spirits! Nice that Alberto was able to commentate on it, he must have enjoyed that Never one not to face adversity head on, Alberto you're still The Man!

I bet he did. Especially when your team mate is the winner. I would go crazy like those brazilian commentator... Gooooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaallllllll.... for about 3 minutes - on one breath.

I hope next year Bertie is back, better than even this year. This year TDF is a yawn, Nibali got no competition whatsoever. It must be hard for bertie to watch it. Because he knows, he was in the shape of this life. I watched the lemond tour with oleg as the guest. He said, Bjarne told him that Alberto was in his shape of his life. He is even thinner than his TDF weigh (60kg). No wonder he looks sharp!

 

[Jelantik]

Yeah, mine too

Actually lot of,really...
I will write something here inthe evening.

(

I can't wait for your report about what alberto commentator on today's stage. Must be interesting *waiting patiently.. cue in jeopard music*

 

[oronet commander]

One interesting aspect of his TV appeareance is that the channel at first only wanted to connect with his house but Contador himself offered to go to the studio to comment in person

 

[murali]

thts a good news.

i think he is moving well towards recovery.

 

[LaFlorecita]

One interesting aspect of his TV appeareance is that the channel at first only wanted to connect with his house but Contador himself offered to go to the studio to comment in person ��

Awesome!! You go Alberto!!

 

[No_Balls]

One interesting aspect of his TV appeareance is that the channel at first only wanted to connect with his house but Contador himself offered to go to the studio to comment in person ��

Really good to hear. Read somewhere how reluctant he was about watching the rest of this Tour but for him to comment it (and offering him to it) means he wont shy away and facing the pain.

 

[ggusta]

One interesting aspect of his TV appeareance is that the channel at first only wanted to connect with his house but Contador himself offered to go to the studio to comment in person ��

I don't want anyone coming to my house who isn't supposed to be there!!

 

[LaFlorecita]

I don't want anyone coming to my house who isn't supposed to be there!!

They might find some "clinic" stuff

 

[LaFlorecita]

Really good to hear. Read somewhere how reluctant he was about watching the rest of this Tour but for him to comment it (and offering him to it) means he wont shy away and facing the pain.

Well Alberto said in his tweet, no sera facil.

 

[ILovecycling]

Ok brief summary
Firstly,he talked about his injury,how it happened,who was with him,who did what etc,nothing really new to us,except...He said the worst moment was when he rode in his brother car,and then waited the stage to finish,then went on x-rays...
Then he talked about his tibia and knee,he said he has 2 deep wounds and he cant move with his leg.And briefly mentioned that it was swollen.

In the end of coverage he answered question of Perico and fans.He declared he is pleased with fans support etc ,then he once more assured us he had great legs (precisely he said 'superbien') ,everything was going right,team was excellent etc

After that he talked about future.He again said that it has to be 3 weeks before first cycling activity,but he would like to train immediately if it was possible. He hopes these wounds won't open and then it should be OK

He would so like to ride Vuelta,but he will have only 2 weeks to train. But he said his aim is to arrive to la Vuelta 'en nivel medio' (that means he doesnt target top form,cuz its impossible) but it will be very hard to achieve this medium level.
Then he really talked about his changed training and sacrifices this winter,and how it was different.Food,trainers,he didnt go to any party of sponsors nor friends.He is really satisfied with Lugano,and his training with friends makes him happy.
Then there was a question,what race he hasnt got in palmares,would he like to win? He said Worlds,but then said its very tough cuz it rarely suits his characteristics.
In the end he said,he is looking forward to training soon,and next year wants to be in same shape,but he hopes even better.He said these are tough moments mentally,but friends,team and fans help him a lot.

But as for me he looked sharp,and super-super-motivated,and he probably put this Tour behind,he is not devasted anymore.

This man is just so STRONG.
VAMOS!

 

[Jspear]

Ok brief summary
Firstly,he talked about his injury,how it happened,who was with him,who did what etc,nothing really new to us,except...He said the worst moment was when he rode in his brother car,and then waited the stage to finish,then went on x-rays...
Then he talked about his tibia and knee,he said he has 2 deep wounds and he cant move with his leg.And briefly mentioned that it was swollen.

In the end of coverage he answered question of Perico and fans.He declared he is pleased with fans support etc ,then he once more assured us he had great legs (precisely he said 'superbien') ,everything was going right,team was excellent etc

After that he talked about future.He again said that it has to be 3 weeks before first cycling activity,but he would like to train immediately if it was possible. He hopes these wounds won't open and then it should be OK

He would so like to ride Vuelta,but he will have only 2 weeks to train. But he said his aim is to arrive to la Vuelta 'en nivel medio' (that means he doesnt target top form,cuz its impossible) but it will be very hard to achieve this medium level.
Then he really talked about his changed training and sacrifices this winter,and how it was different.Food,trainers,he didnt go to any party of sponsors nor friends.He is really satisfied with Lugano,and his training with friends makes him happy.
Then there was a question,what race he hasnt got in palmares,would he like to win? He said Worlds,but then said its very tough cuz it rarely suits his characteristics.
In the end he said,he is looking forward to training soon,and next year wants to be in same shape,but he hopes even better.He said these are tough moments mentally,but friends,team and fans help him a lot.

But as for me he looked sharp,and super-super-motivated,and he probably put this Tour behind,he is not devasted anymore.

This man is just so STRONG.
VAMOS!

Thanks for the briefing! Yes, I'm ready for next year.
p.s. I love your avatar.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Ok brief summary
Firstly,he talked about his injury,how it happened,who was with him,who did what etc,nothing really new to us,except...He said the worst moment was when he rode in his brother car,and then waited the stage to finish,then went on x-rays...
Then he talked about his tibia and knee,he said he has 2 deep wounds and he cant move with his leg.And briefly mentioned that it was swollen.

In the end of coverage he answered question of Perico and fans.He declared he is pleased with fans support etc ,then he once more assured us he had great legs (precisely he said 'superbien') ,everything was going right,team was excellent etc

After that he talked about future.He again said that it has to be 3 weeks before first cycling activity,but he would like to train immediately if it was possible. He hopes these wounds won't open and then it should be OK

He would so like to ride Vuelta,but he will have only 2 weeks to train. But he said his aim is to arrive to la Vuelta 'en nivel medio' (that means he doesnt target top form,cuz its impossible) but it will be very hard to achieve this medium level.
Then he really talked about his changed training and sacrifices this winter,and how it was different.Food,trainers,he didnt go to any party of sponsors nor friends.He is really satisfied with Lugano,and his training with friends makes him happy.

Very interesting

Then there was a question,what race he hasnt got in palmares,would he like to win? He said Worlds,but then said its very tough cuz it rarely suits his characteristics.
In the end he said,he is looking forward to training soon,and next year wants to be in same shape,but he hopes even better.He said these are tough moments mentally,but friends,team and fans help him a lot.

Take note Hitch

But as for me he looked sharp,and super-super-motivated,and he probably put this Tour behind,he is not devasted anymore.

This man is just so STRONG.
VAMOS!

Agreed

 

[Miburo]

It sounds stupid i know but i really believe that if froome wasn't riding the vuelta contador had a chance of winning it. But with froome you need to be 100%, i doubt quintana is gonna be at his giro level.

It's hard to peak twice, look at nibali last year.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

It sounds stupid i know but i really believe that if froome wasn't riding the vuelta contador had a chance of winning it. But with froome you need to be 100%, i doubt quintana is gonna be at his giro level.

It's hard to peak twice, look at nibali last year.

Nibali last year were barely training from the end of giro until mid/late July though. with Astana sending him around to sponsors for months. Don't know what Quintana has been up to, but doubt he's had a worse buildup than Nibali last year

 

[Sciocco]

Nibali last year were barely training from the end of giro until mid/late July though. with Astana sending him around to sponsors for months. Don't know what Quintana has been up to, but doubt he's had a worse buildup than Nibali last year

Pretty sure I read he went back to Colombia and will spend majority of time there until any prep races he will do.