Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[Jack_89]

it's not a fear, it's a hope.
But still no official words about that.

Uhm...I liked the ending in Lecco with climb of Villa Vergano. It's deep enough for climbers ( and also for Berto 2014).
The finale in Bergamo Alta has never created big differences seem, but i don't remember

Italians. (no offense eshnar))

edit: ok,habit,didnt know that

Thanks .ahahhahaha

 

[Eshnar]

Uhm...I liked the ending in Lecco with climb of Villa Vergano. It's deep enough for climbers ( and also for Berto 2014).
The finale in Bergamo Alta has never created big differences seem, but i don't remember

Villa Vergano is ok, what is not ok is the rest of the race. In particular the 20+ kms flat to reach it.

 

[ILovecycling]

I hope Alberto is happy.2 wins for his great teammates

 

[Carols]

I hope Alberto is happy.2 wins for his great teammates

I'm sure he is!!!! He appreciates their success, they are his mates

Meanwhile Mick Rocks this year!!!! Let's see what Rafa can do tomorrow!!

 

[sulgpallur]

Alberto Contador ‏@albertocontador 3m

Bad day,the wound healing gets complicated,I've no date to take the bike.Goodbye to the Vuelta.

 

[Cimber]

Alberto Contador ‏@albertocontador 3m

Bad day,the wound healing gets complicated,I've no date to take the bike.Goodbye to the Vuelta.

Sad new But I kinds expected him not to make the Vuelta. Now all focus must be on the next season

 

[Pricey_sky]

Alberto Contador ‏@albertocontador 3m

Bad day,the wound healing gets complicated,I've no date to take the bike.Goodbye to the Vuelta.

That's a shame, hope he recovers well and comes back next season in great form.

 

[Jack_89]

No problem .he can recover for Lombardia e MI-TO and getting better for next season

 

[Pricey_sky]

On the plus side for me personally I hope I now get to see him ride the Tour of Britain.

 

[Fight.The.Power]

Alberto Contador ‏@albertocontador 3m

Bad day,the wound healing gets complicated,I've no date to take the bike.Goodbye to the Vuelta.

Just seen the tweet. Gutted.

 

[jsem94]

Man, he's got to be absolutely devastated.

 

[Carols]

Crap, Crap, Crap.........

Hopefully he won't try to rush back now there is no big goal. A couple one day races and work on next season. He must be devastated

 

[gregrowlerson]

That's disappointing news.

 

[Netserk]

If this means he doesn't race for the rest of the year, I think it could actually be a good thing for next year.

 

[ILovecycling]

Oh Alberto
Recover properly,there are plenty of races in september.

 

[hfer07]

not surprised at all about him missing La vuelta- I knew it was coming.....

 

[ggusta]

not surprised at all about him missing La vuelta- I knew it was coming.....

I was more concerned (before hearing any of this) that attempting the Vuelta would be sort of rushing the recovery, I actually see it as somewhat positive so long as the setback to the recovery is not too severe. It can permit him and his handlers to strictly focus on recovery/rehab rather than rushing a race prep and maybe doing more damage.

 

[TANK91]

I am gutted, Contador wold have smashed Nibali look at tinkoff guys riding to prove it. If Majka had no time loss id put him as fav for podium he is better than Bardet, Peraud and Pinot(maybe)

 

[Afrank]

With the Giro in his legs he would never have made it to this stage in a good GC position or gotten his wins without the time loss early.

 

[alin.constantin89]

I am gutted, Contador wold have smashed Nibali look at tinkoff guys riding to prove it. If Majka had no time loss id put him as fav for podium he is better than Bardet, Peraud and Pinot(maybe)

haha, and in Giro he came 6th place, 3 minutes behind Nibali's men, Aru

 

[ILovecycling]

I was more concerned (before hearing any of this) that attempting the Vuelta would be sort of rushing the recovery, I actually see it as somewhat positive so long as the setback to the recovery is not too severe. It can permit him and his handlers to strictly focus on recovery/rehab rather than rushing a race prep and maybe doing more damage.

you are probably right,at least I hope so

 

[Publicus]

I am gutted, Contador wold have smashed Nibali look at tinkoff guys riding to prove it. If Majka had no time loss id put him as fav for podium he is better than Bardet, Peraud and Pinot(maybe)

No way Majka would have made podium. None. The plan coming in was for him to ride in the gruppetto the first week or so and then be ready for the mountains. Plus if he was working for Contador he would destroy the GC group in anticipation of a Contador attack and then coast home.

I'd love to see what he could do if he was actually contesting the overall against the other young guns though.

 

[alin.constantin89]

No way Majka would have made podium. None. The plan coming in was for him to ride in the gruppetto the first week or so and then be ready for the mountains. Plus if he was working for Contador he would destroy the GC group in anticipation of a Contador attack and then coast home.

I'd love to see what he could do if he was actually contesting the overall against the other young guns though.

he did, 6th place in Giro. Quintana, Uran and Aru from the youngsters were better then him.

 

[ILovecycling]

Majka doesnt like cold weather.

 

[Publicus]

he did, 6th place in Giro. Quintana, Uran and Aru from the youngsters were better then him.

I meant the guys at the Tour