Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[Parrulo]

You're on your way to a major ban...i feel sorry for you...

no he isn't. . .. just your typical captain obvious picture on the internet.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Where is the freaking poll?

Could a mod maybe add a poll?

 

[LaFlorecita]

Aw Berto! Don't be sad *huggles poor Berto* Don't listen to mean happychappy.

That cow is almost as cute as Alberto.

 

[Forunculo]

Didn't our Formula 1 friend Fernando Alonso have plans for that?

Yes until he counts the money

 

[Ripper]

Kind of sadface because I cannot edit a poll into the thread. I know you're all dying for a poll.

We know you are dying for one.

 

[dlwssonic]

Why am I obsessed?

you are pretty obsessed with contador

 

[The Hitch]

Stalking is really nice but it also makes me feel a bit creepy.

But I'm not crazy!

According to sniper I have a severe case of Celebrity Worship Syndrome.

Unlike 99.9% of.celebrities, contador works for a living.

 

[Cimber]

Riis doesnt sound 100% confident imho, using a phrase like "but we are looking around", and "there have been reasons for that".

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/riis-hopeful-of-signing-contador

 

[Forunculo]

Riis doesnt sound 100% confident imho, using a phrase like "but we are looking around", and "there have been reasons for that".

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/riis-hopeful-of-signing-contador

If they can't challenge the UCI points ban and Bjarne don't find the sponsor to enlarge his budget there is a reason for "but we are looking around".

 

[Cimber]

If they can't challenge the UCI points ban and Bjarne don't find the sponsor to enlarge his budget there is a reason for "but we are looking around".

So basically what u are saying is that maybe its really Riis who is hesitant about signing Contador and not the other way around? Interesting

 

[Forunculo]

So basically what u are saying is that maybe its really Riis who is hesitant about signing Contador and not the other way around? Interesting

Yes, because what's the point to sign Contador and be a pro-continental team if you can't hire good riders (with points). Bjarne needs at least to be successful on one and better the two.

 

[Cimber]

Yes, because what's the point to sign Contador and be a pro-continental team if you can't hire good riders (with points). Bjarne needs at least to be successful on one and better the two.

I was kinda thinking that with Anfi as co-sponsor (and if Saxo prolongs) the budget would be big enough so secure riders with enough points. But with the increasing amoung of teams with huge budgets, lastly Greenedge, he probably need a lot more money. Top rider salaries have sky-rocketed (pun intended) the last few years.

 

[Fetisoff]

Yes, because what's the point to sign Contador and be a pro-continental team if you can't hire good riders (with points). Bjarne needs at least to be successful on one and better the two.

Umm, because with Contador on the team you're a guaranteed invite to the Grand Tours he is going to ride, plus whatever WT events. Not only it's a guaranteed invite, it's also a likely victory or at least a podium, so that's the point

 

[Cimber]

Umm, because with Contador on the team you're a guaranteed invite to the Grand Tours he is going to ride, plus whatever WT events. Not only it's a guaranteed invite, it's also a likely victory or at least a podium, so that's the point

I wouldnt be so sure that he you would be guaranteed a Tour invite tbh.

 

[LaFlorecita]

I wouldnt be so sure that he you would be guaranteed a Tour invite tbh.

Yes. It surprises me that so many people are so sure they'd get an invite to the Tour. To the Vuelta and Giro, yes (but only if Alberto rides it), to the Tour, not so sure.

 

[LaFlorecita]

I have to agree with sniper for this one, don't get me wrong

But which classification?

Entertainment-social
This dimension comprises attitudes that fans are attracted to a favorite celebrity because of their perceived ability to entertain and become a social focus such as “I love to talk with others who admire my favorite celebrity” and “I like watching and hearing about my favorite celebrity when I am with a large group of people”.

Intense-personal
Intense-personal aspect of celebrity worship reflects intensive and compulsive feelings about the celebrity, akin to the obsessional tendencies of fans often referred to in the literature; for example “I share with my favorite celebrity a special bond that cannot be described in words” and “When something bad happens to my favorite celebrity I feel like it happened to me’”.

Borderline-pathological
This dimension is typified by uncontrollable behaviors and fantasies regarding scenarios involving their celebrities, such as “I have frequent thoughts about my favorite celebrity, even when I don’t want to” and “My favorite celebrity would immediately come to my rescue if I needed any type of help”.

I would go with the second option.

 

[Fetisoff]

I wouldnt be so sure that he you would be guaranteed a Tour invite tbh.

Yes. It surprises me that so many people are so sure they'd get an invite to the Tour. To the Vuelta and Giro, yes (but only if Alberto rides it), to the Tour, not so sure.

You guys might be right. But Saxo is going to need A LOT of extra points at the end of the season regardless, so do you take chance that you'll be able to sign a lot of riders with points (to whom you cannot guarantee that you are going to be WT), or go with a good (not 100%, but good) chance of riding most of top races you care about with Alberto?

 

[LaFlorecita]

you are pretty obsessed with contador

But why ¿?¿?

 

[LaFlorecita]

Riis doesnt sound 100% confident imho, using a phrase like "but we are looking around", and "there have been reasons for that".

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/riis-hopeful-of-signing-contador

Sounds to me like they both want to continue their partnership but that Alberto can't sign a contract yet..?

Asked why Alberto Contador has not categorically stated he would sign for Riis, the Dane added: "There have been reasons for that. As far as I understand there are also the UCI rules that we have to follow on what we can do. Hopefully we'll have something soon but I'm looking around."

 

[LaFlorecita]

You guys might be right. But Saxo is going to need A LOT of extra points at the end of the season regardless, so do you take chance that you'll be able to sign a lot of riders with points (to whom you cannot guarantee that you are going to be WT), or go with a good (not 100%, but good) chance of riding most of top races you care about with Alberto?

But for Alberto I think it's important that a Tour invite is guaranteed.

 

[Fetisoff]

But for Alberto I think it's important that a Tour invite is guaranteed.

Well, exactly. My comments were geared towards the people that think it's more likely that Riis doesn't want Alberto.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

But which classification?


I would go with the second option.

I'm the Borderline-pathological type of person

 

[SafeBet]

But which classification?

Considering:

Especially 3.20 makes me want to hug him really bad.

I'd say:

Borderline-pathological
This dimension is typified by uncontrollable behaviors and fantasies regarding scenarios involving their celebrities, such as “I have frequent thoughts about my favorite celebrity, even when I don’t want to” and “My favorite celebrity would immediately come to my rescue if I needed any type of help”.

 

[Fetisoff]

I'm the Borderline-pathological type of person

Towards Olivia, Vino or both?

 

[LaFlorecita]

I'm the Borderline-pathological type of person

You often think that Vino will rescue you when you're in trouble?