Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[Carols]

say what you want to say, but IMO this levelled out, blow by blow fight with JROD is more fun to watch than 2009 and 2011 processions. if he progresses to his old level, it means effectively that competition as such becomes eliminated. there was not a single second in 2009 TDF or last year's giro that his victory was up in the air. it's better this way.

It certainly makes it more dramatic and enjoyable to watch.....but we want to see Alberto Win and that looks doubtful unless they come up with some great tactics or Alberto finds that last 2-3%.

Personally I think he is doing a World Class job for someone who has had so little racing in over 1 year; but 2nd is not winning and Alberto wants to win!

 

[ILovecycling]

I think Alberto will finish in the top 5 for the TT, he won't win. He should be very happy with a podium place.

You are a pessimistic young lady

 

[LaFlorecita]

You are a pessimistic young lady

It is a defense mechanism

 

[ILovecycling]

It is a defense mechanism

I know,but it isnt nice...you have to trust Alberto,he is gonna win this race

 

[LaFlorecita]

I know,but it isnt nice...you have to trust Alberto,he is gonna win this race

Lol I hope so, but I can't believe

 

[Cyivel]

Alberto is as strong as an ox, he will drop candy a$s Rodriguez tomorrow.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Alberto Contador ‏@albertocontador
Already on the way to the hotel in Gijon after a stage of continuous attacks.Tomorrow more!;-)

Oh Alberto...

 

[jens_attacks]

Tomorrow more!;-)


that's just great

 

[LaFlorecita]

Tomorrow more!;-)


that's just great

He said the same yesterday!

"Tomorrow more and better! ;-)"

 

[Miburo]

He said the same yesterday!

"Tomorrow more and better! ;-)"

Eventually he did it.

I love this mentality and you know he's not lying.

He talks in cliche's but when he says he's gonna attack he will attack

 

[El Pistolero]

I hope they attack before the final MTF.

 

[ILovecycling]

Tomorrow more!;-)


that's just great

Ye,awesome...its just wow,he is great

 

[SafeBet]

I hope they attack before the final MTF.

Same here. We need to see something different.

 

[sartoris]

He's the best. Makes every race worth watching.

 

[markene2]

Contador has won me over as a fan. He just attacks and attacks. No matter how hopless it is, he will keep attacking.

 

[LaFlorecita]

chris juul-jensen ‏@JensenJuul

People who don't understand cycling must think Contador is a pretty violent person, when all they hear is Contador ATTACKS, ATTACKS ,ATTACKS

 

[Cyivel]

chris juul-jensen ‏@JensenJuul
People who don't understand cycling must think Contador is a pretty violent person, when all they hear is Contador ATTACKS, ATTACKS ,ATTACKS

(Post padding)

 

[the asian]

chris juul-jensen ‏@JensenJuul

Wow! That's a nice one.

 

[LaFlorecita]

http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/1...ave-cost-me-the-chance-of-Vuelta-victory.aspx

 

[LaFlorecita]

http://teamsaxobanktinkoffbank.com/ny_news.asp?n_id=3773&lang=uk

“At the start of the stage, I wasn't feeling very well so I told the guys not to make the race as hard as yeterday but then I saw when we started to push that people seemed a little tired so we decided to give it a go anyway. You can rest assure that I'll try at every chance I get from now on. You never know when people have a bad day. Joaquin is riding stronger than ever while I might not be as strong as I could be because of my long break from racing. But I simply enjoy being here after too long time away from racing. It's amazing to feel the love and support from the crowd every day. Tomorrow, the goal is simple. I have to attack and keep attacking so I hope to recover and be stronger than today,” said Alberto Contador late Sunday night.

Damn he's a legend.

 

[LaFlorecita]

He's gonna attack till he drops dead. (I hope that doesn't happen of course )

 

[Miburo]

He's gonna attack till he drops dead. (I hope that doesn't happen of course )

You just realised that? I think you haven't watched tour '11

And yeah he's a living legend, together with Cancellara probably the 2 most appealing cyclists in this era.

 

[Futuroscope]

Contador has the heart of a champion. Attack, attack and trying everything.

I hope Sky does something the coming days as that might help Alberto. They really have to put pressure on Rodriguez much earlier in the stages.

TDF sucked. It was basically one big time trial. Wiggins has to be one of the most boring GT winners ever. Viva la Vuelta. Awesome race so far although Contador has not been able to launch any sustained attacks.

 

[LaFlorecita]

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/rodriguez-says-he-was-close-to-cracking-on-lagos-de-covadonga

Although ultimately unsuccessful, Rodriguez said that Contador's multiple charges had had him ‘on the rivet' and on hearing that Contador was on a bad day, instantly responded that "heaven help us when he's on a good one, then!"

 

[No_Balls]

Very strange saying these things in public. Although it looks as if he is not invincible.