Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[No_Balls]

Of course Alberto has done great. As world class as everything. I dont want to take anything away from Purito (he has done great) but this Vuelta has with its many uphill sprints, bonus seconds at play, lack of TTs been tailormade for his qualities. It is as he himself have designed it. I have few or little doubts AC would have been in the lead with minutes had it looked slightly different. But at the end of the day you have to stick with your strenghts and face what you get.

 

[ILovecycling]

I don't think it will work Alberto only has a chance if 1) Purito has a bad day or 2) He takes a huge risk and attacks from 10 km out but I don't want him to do that.

Ye,but Purito said in press conference that if Piti and Alberto continued the first attack he would have been dropped .
It could work....and Alberto will help Piti to win Liege,Fleche or whatever

 

[LaFlorecita]

Ye,but Purito said in press conference that if Piti and Alberto continued the first attack he would have been dropped .
It could work....and Alberto will help Piti to win Liege,Fleche or whatever

I don't think Alberto is even going to ride these races

 

[Miburo]

I don't think Alberto is even going to ride these races

What about World Champion then ?

 

[LaFlorecita]

What about World Champion then ?

Helping Piti to become WC? Well I think that was the plan anyway.

 

[Cimber]

This is kinda interesting. Nicki Sørensen saying that Berti is gutted about all the 2nd paces (no surpise). He also says they have no plan, since Bertie seem to be an impulsive type who goes by feeling and doesnt like big plans (but isnt Riis known to like big tactical plans?).

http://translate.google.com/transla...-09-02-nicki-contador-er-lidt-indebr%C3%A6ndt

 

[ILovecycling]

Helping Piti to become WC? Well I think that was the plan anyway.

Oh Yeah,Yeah...after two 2nd places.Awesome plan,Alberto WC TT and Piti WC..ohh dreeeam

 

[LaFlorecita]

This is kinda interesting. Nicki Sørensen saying that Berti is gutted about all the 2nd paces (no surpise). He also says they have no plan, since Bertie seem to be an impulsive type who goes by feeling and doesnt like big plans (but isnt Riis known to like big tactical plans?).

http://translate.google.com/transla...trabladet.dk/sport/cykling/article1818669.ece

Yeah Riis likes it but Alberto doesn't and eventually Alberto is the one who has to do it.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Oh Yeah,Yeah...after two 2nd places.Awesome plan,Alberto WC TT and Piti WC..ohh dreeeam

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.

 

[Cimber]

Yeah Riis likes it but Alberto doesn't and eventually Alberto is the one who has to do it.

Indeed. Will be interesting if they will stay happy with eachother for the next 3,5 years

 

[No_Balls]

This is kinda interesting. Nicki Sørensen saying that Berti is gutted about all the 2nd paces (no surpise). He also says they have no plan, since Bertie seem to be an impulsive type who goes by feeling and doesnt like big plans (but isnt Riis known to like big tactical plans?).

http://translate.google.com/transla...trabladet.dk/sport/cykling/article1818669.ece

I think that is part of the plan. To give a impression they have no plan.

 

[Cimber]

I think that is part of the plan. To give a impression they have no plan.

(10 char)

 

[LaFlorecita]

I think that is part of the plan. To give a impression they have no plan.

blabla 10c

 

[No_Balls]

(10 char)

You misunderstood me. While it is true Alberto is a kind of impulsive nature it is no less true that for example Etna was a plan he and Riis made up.

To openly state they have no plan and every hill is a "new chapter" and bla bla is major bull****.

 

[Miburo]

Indeed. Will be interesting if they will stay happy with eachother for the next 3,5 years

I've heard from Kroon that Riis doesn't like that much big plans, he just likes to ride a mountain as hard as possible with his team.

That's what Kroon said at least.

 

[Cimber]

I've heard from Kroon that Riis doesn't like that much big plans, he just likes to ride a mountain as hard as possible with his team.

That's what Kroon said at least.

Now u mention it it seems as if all the strategic plans from the CSC days were Kim Andersens work. And he did bring that over to leopard, fx when Andy took the galibier win were hé attacked early and had team mages to help in the valley

 

[Publicus]

Ye,but Purito said in press conference that if Piti and Alberto continued the first attack he would have been dropped .
It could work....and Alberto will help Piti to win Liege,Fleche or whatever

The problem is of course that Alberto and Piti couldn't continue the attack. This is where Alberto's stamina comes into play. I remember the attack where they had gapped Purito and Froome and then sat up. It seems (to me) BOTH should recognize their mutual interest (AC gets red, Piti puts time into Froome and gets a foothold on the podium) and work together to push on next time. Of course I say this from the comfort of my home office.

 

[Carols]

This is kinda interesting. Nicki Sørensen saying that Berti is gutted about all the 2nd paces (no surpise). He also says they have no plan, since Bertie seem to be an impulsive type who goes by feeling and doesnt like big plans (but isnt Riis known to like big tactical plans?).

http://translate.google.com/transla...-09-02-nicki-contador-er-lidt-indebr%C3%A6ndt

LOL Bjarne has said before that Alberto is Alberto and attacks when he feels good...as if there is nothing he can do to change that. I believe him

 

[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...