Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[Energy Starr]

I don't agree. Twenty years from now no one will remember that AC won the 2011 giro. Precisely because AC does not win one day classics (like Merckx and Hinault) he needs to do something GT-wise no one has done before, eg. all three GTs three times each.

Anyway it's academic. I'll settle for just the tour next year...

This is what I want to see. The Triple Triple.

 

[Franklin]

Twenty years from now no one will remember that AC won the 2011 giro.

People tend to remember TdF winners in general, and Alberto won an awful lot GT's and thus deserves a place in the pantheon. People will remember this guy.

 

[Afrank]

He did not do an 8 finger salute

but I did see Oleg strangling Alberto from behind with Piti next to him, laughing

Wet cobbles, probably didn't want to take both hands off the bike I assume.

 

[BlurryVII]

Wet cobbles, probably didn't want to take both hands off the bike I assume.

I agree, he looked like he was hesitating to do so, but too dangerous.

 

[No_Balls]

Alberto is wearing Valgren's Danish champ gloves

Now i know why he wanted Valgren to ride this Vuelta

 

[Afrank]

Actually, we're wrong. He did put up 8 fingers.

 

[Red Rick]

He did not do an 8 finger salute

but I did see Oleg strangling Alberto from behind with Piti next to him, laughing

He'll do 9 and 10 next year

 

[LaFlorecita]

He'll do 9 and 10 next year

1 at a time please. Let's go for 9 first

 

[ILovecycling]

OK here we go lads...

1.Merckx 12 (g 6x,t 5x,v 1x)
2.Hinault 10 (g 3x,t 5x,v 2x)
3.Anquetil 8(g 2x,t 5x,v 1x)
. Contador 8(g 2x,t 3x,v 3x)

 

[Netserk]

OK here we go lads...

1.Merckx 12 (g 6x,t 5x,v 1x)
2.Hinault 10 (g 3x,t 5x,v 2x)
3.Anquetil 8(g 2x,t 5x,v 1x)
. Contador 8(g 2x,t 3x,v 3x)

If you give the 6th Giro to Merckx, you should take away the first Tour from Alberto. Consistency please.

 

[trevim]

Wet cobbles, probably didn't want to take both hands off the bike I assume.

It's his fault, who told him to win so many GT's?

Now i know why he wanted Valgren to ride this Vuelta

Yeah he needed gloves to match the jersey (The life of a domestique is really hard)

 

[ILovecycling]

If you give the 6th Giro to Merckx, you should take away the first Tour from Alberto. Consistency please.

different case, complete your knowledge netserk , of course we cant discuss it here.

(in both cases 'we dont know', but rabobank knew), but I forgive you,you are dane

 

[Netserk]

different case, complete your knowledge netserk , of course we cant discuss it here.

(in both cases 'we dont know', but rabobank knew), but I forgive you,you are dane

It has nothing to do with being Danish. Merckx got pulled/DQed while leading it and on the way to victory, the same with Rasmussen.

Yes Rabo knew, which makes their decision even more ridiculous.

 

[ILovecycling]

It has nothing to do with being Danish. Merckx got pulled/DQed while leading it and on the way to victory, the same with Rasmussen.

Yes Rabo knew, which makes their decision even more ridiculous.

not important,the reasons are ...but no need to discuss it in ac thread after his beautiful win

 

[mr. tibbs]

not important,the reasons are ...but no need to discuss it in ac thread after his beautiful win

You and Jens Attacks are my favorite posters on the forum cuz you're both always just excited about the races, regardless of what happens or who's winning. Your username is well chosen.

Also, chapeau, Contador! Great win for a great champion.

 

[forumlurker]

Chapeau, AC. Greatest GT racer of this era

 

[SeriousSam]

Such genuine, unforced smiles. Heartwarming.

 

[Electress]

I think they do like and respect one another. A great champion likes a great contender, it makes him raise his game. And both Froome and Contador are fighters to the core - and it is always good to have a near-equal to do battle with.

Great victory for Alberto - so looking forward to next year. I'd love to see the 2013 season well and truly put to bed by AC winning (hopefully in fine style) all his in-form / uninjured rivals.

 

[cineteq]

OK here we go lads...

1.Merckx 12 (g 6x,t 5x,v 1x)
2.Hinault 10 (g 3x,t 5x,v 2x)
3.Anquetil 8(g 2x,t 5x,v 1x)
. Contador 8(g 2x,t 3x,v 3x)

You forgot Armstrong 7(g 0x,t 7x,v 0x)

 

[Red Rick]

So, he dreams of doing all 3, but he think he can't really do that.

Alberto, go talk to a certain man named Adam Hansen

 

[Beech Mtn]

 

[SeriousSam]

Is that Radagast the Brown? I thought Contador won the Vuelta.

 

[No_Balls]

If im not mistaken Alberto wears the pilgrim of Santiago ("camino") outfit so the reference with Radagast the Brown pilgrim makes sense. Divine spirit of birds and beasts.

And of course does a sense of mutual respect grows between certain competitors. Despite how we (as fans) twist words, creates stories out of nothing and like to act if it was a war going on and they hated each other, there is a big respect when its they who are alone on the higher peaks, battling it out.

 

[T-Nielsen]

Is that Radagast the Brown? I thought Contador won the Vuelta.

Spooky. I was just about to make that connection.

ARGH... GETOUT OF MY MIND!!!... (You may find it disturbing)

 

[Afrank]

Such genuine, unforced smiles. Heartwarming.

Stupid giant copyrights that ruin photos. Another one where both faces are visible-