Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[LaFlorecita]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhDuOpCOuD8&feature=youtu.be crazy ****

 

[sartoris]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhDuOpCOuD8&feature=youtu.be crazy ****

Nice vid. One of the reasons AC is so much liked is his humane, approachable, humble attitude. Well, and his sportive exploits. Great TT from him today. He's fav #1 to win the Vuelta !

 

[Cyivel]

25 seconds ahead brother bandit

Not a bad guess if I do say so myself, 3 seconds out.

 

[LaFlorecita]

SaxoBank-TinkoffBank ‏@saxobanktinkoff
Alberto just one single second away from the leader's jersey! #Lavuelta #Teamsaxobanktinkoffbank

Saxo-Tinkoff Fans ‏@STBfans
Contador 2nd in TT!! And 2nd overall by only 1 second!! Vamos @albertocontador!!

Hannah Grant ‏@dailystews
AWESOME JOB ALBERTO !!!! - You rock !

STB love Alberto

 

[LaFlorecita]

Đorđe Pejković ‏@OlePaikkonen
#Vuelta The GC without bonus seconds would have been like this: 1. Alberto 40:26:22 2. Froome + 20 3. Rodriguez + 21 4. Valverde + 1:19 ...

 

[SafeBet]

Good job by Berto. Froome looks to be fading (but I still wouldn't bet against him). Contador needs to send a message on Friday.

 

[sacrifice&hardwork]

According to Contador:

- He wanted to win the stage today but nevertheless, he was still happy to take some time out of the other favorites (especially Froome).

- He still feels good and says that La Vuelta would be decided in the stages in Asturias since the time gaps between the top four are not huge.



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[icefire]

Good job by Berto. Froome looks to be fading (but I still wouldn't bet against him). Contador needs to send a message on Friday.

Yeah, on Friday Degenkolb will be second for the first time in the sprint

 

[the asian]

Good TT by Bertie. And he was right about Purito and Valverde.

 

[SafeBet]

Meant to say Saturday, sorry.

 

[maxmartin]

“The most important thing is my sensations were very good, and every day I’m feeling stronger.”

Haha if that is true, I can't see anyone challenge him for the overall win and alien CF can possibly fall off the podium

 

[Carols]

“The most important thing is my sensations were very good, and every day I’m feeling stronger.”

Where did you see this quote?

If true it's just about over But I still have some concerns about his stamina.

Nice ride today!!! Great rides by Purito and Valverde; Alberto knew the route and the riders with the exception of Froome. Now he pretty much has his number also I think

 

[Forunculo]

He is far from his best, he did an average hilly-TT. But seems Froome is fading fast.


At least 2013 looks good with Andy, Contador and Froome at his best. The TdF 2013 course sounds to be epic from the rumours I see.

And Contador warming down

 

[maxmartin]

Where did you see this quote?

If true it's just about over But I still have some concerns about his stamina.

Nice ride today!!! Great rides by Purito and Valverde; Alberto knew the route and the riders with the exception of Froome. Now he pretty much has his number also I think

it is the headline of CN
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/contador-has-no-complaints-after-missing-vuelta-stage-and-race-lead

 

[Publicus]

He is far from his best, he did an average hilly-TT. But seems Froome is fading fast.


At least 2013 looks good with Andy, Contador and Froome at his best. The TdF 2013 course sounds to be epic from the rumours I see.

And Contador warming down

I wouldn't say he's far from his best, but he's definitely not on top form. The 2013 TdF is going to be epic. In a way I feel sorry for Wiggins already.

 

[Carols]

Yes 2013 should be awesome if all 3 are on form....and Froome is riding for himself. Because Wiggins won't stay with an on form Alberto and Andy. Froome has to be allowed to see if he can!

 

[woodenswan]

Yeah, on Friday Degenkolb will be second for the first time in the sprint

and we might see sky forming the Crippletron again so they can set up Ben Swift for another top 9 finish!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWWNnESqNHw

 

[Carols]

Alberto is sitting pretty; 1 second off the lead and Saxo not responsible for controlling. Starting to feel stronger, with good sensations...life is good

 

[jens_attacks]

I wouldn't say he's far from his best, but he's definitely not on top form. The 2013 TdF is going to be epic. In a way I feel sorry for Wiggins already.

indeed the way he went today...he looks he might be in top form in asturia or very close
definitely,not an average time trial
it wasn't contador going average but valverde,kessiakoff,intxausti going like missiles.purito too

 

[Carols]

indeed the way he went today...he looks he might be in top form in asturia or very close
definitely,not an average time trial
it wasn't contador going average but valverde,kessiakoff,intxausti going like missiles.purito too

It was Contador being an 'average' Condator; not a 100% Contador IMO. He lost time to the winner as it went on. Stamina is still a question mark. He was up on Kessiakof and ended up down by :17...

 

[UpTheRoad]

At least 2013 looks good with Andy, Contador and Froome at his best. The TdF 2013 course sounds to be epic from the rumours I see.

Why should anyone have any confidence in Andy Schleck returning to form? It was no surprise that his crash that took him out was in a TT. Granted, it was windy and technical and he may not have been the only one to crash that day, but he did everything possible to give himself the best chance of taking himself out of commission with his lack of training, lack of racing, lack of finishing racing when he did start, and lack of preparation in the TT on a TT bike.

 

[Carols]

Why should anyone have any confidence in Andy Schleck returning to form? It was no surprise that his crash that took him out was in a TT. Granted, it was windy and technical and he may not have been the only one to crash that day, but he did everything possible to give himself the best chance of taking himself out of commission with his lack of training, lack of racing, lack of finishing racing when he did start, and lack of preparation in the TT on a TT bike.

Because Andy is noted for his Magical once a year TdF form...the only reason LOL!

BTW Alberto will be wearing Combo Classification jersey tomorrow???

 

[LaFlorecita]

BTW Alberto will be wearing Combo Classification jersey tomorrow???

Yes, Purito has the red jersey and Piti kom jersey, so Alberto is next in line.

 

[LaFlorecita]

I am going to post the pics again, this time multiple pics in one post (ugh) even though I don't understand what the difference is, it's the same amount of pics

 

[LaFlorecita]

Eww *puke* it looks so weird I hate it I hate it