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No arguments here.
I agree, I think AC is someone who rises to the occasion when he feels he has something to prove; it seems to give him extra drive. Indeed, I think he suffers if there isn't enough of a challenge, which is why the Double is on. Can't be easy to maintain the hunger for victory and make all the sacrifices of training if it's just winning the same ole race. Nevertheless, I'm a little worried, because the team has seemed a bit ropey, but I'm hoping he's timed things right.
As for being human and keeping his personal life distant - well, damn, good for him! One of the things I like best about him is that he seems to understanding the meaning of a private life and not trade it for column inches or a Hello magazine spread. Makes a pleasant change. So, no, I don't think we'll see family Contador until after retirement - suspect that might be part of the 'living life'.
Why anyone thought he wouldn't race the Giro honestly beats me.
LaFlorecita said:Yes I agree. I really want to see him win the Giro again. Giro is my favorite raceMiburo said:I don't really care that much if he wins the tour, i just wanna see him again in pink.
The best color in cycling.
And Alberto looks really good in pink
No arguments here.
Carols said:Carol responded to you with the tech stuff above and I want to add that even the greatest champions remain human and their performance is affected by "external " pressures and events that do not necessarily enhance the benefits of the training method they select in a particular season. I happen to believe that "external adversity" always stimulated Alberto to provide us with great performances. (troubles with Astana- the brain injuries- amstrong's and Bruynel betrayal). But in 2013, (and mind you, i am not implying complaisance here ) with a new domestic life, and other out of sport obligations his performance never rose to the level needed to win races. And then again, since i don't know him intimately, my whole theory could be mistaken.
I didn't see any response, just this post. I'm sure I would find your response interesting, please repost!
Yes I totally agree, he is human and can sometimes use adversity to his benefit. He seems to keep his personal and professional life distanced. We never see his wife! Once in a while his dogs LOL! I dread the day he becomes a father because that might distract him. So hopefully the baby Contadors will wait until after 2016 . Meanwhile we need to see how the absence of Bjarne and the machinations of Oleg have affected his spirit and legs......
I agree, I think AC is someone who rises to the occasion when he feels he has something to prove; it seems to give him extra drive. Indeed, I think he suffers if there isn't enough of a challenge, which is why the Double is on. Can't be easy to maintain the hunger for victory and make all the sacrifices of training if it's just winning the same ole race. Nevertheless, I'm a little worried, because the team has seemed a bit ropey, but I'm hoping he's timed things right.
As for being human and keeping his personal life distant - well, damn, good for him! One of the things I like best about him is that he seems to understanding the meaning of a private life and not trade it for column inches or a Hello magazine spread. Makes a pleasant change. So, no, I don't think we'll see family Contador until after retirement - suspect that might be part of the 'living life'.
Why anyone thought he wouldn't race the Giro honestly beats me.