Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[jens_attacks]

So what if that Contador will never come back? Geez. He's only human. We can't expect him to keep performing like that forever.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Don't cry jensie

 

[Michele]

Alberto rode a nice race today; he had Majika with Ulissi up front, and as soon as Contador jumped to the trio inside the last 500/700 meters, Ulissi started his sprint as he saw the spaniard arriving.

By the way, he was on skinsuit today.

 

[EnacheV]

he's never gonna come back

you are wrong

if Horner can win a GT at 42 everything is possible.

depends on his motivation, like in Wiggins case. After you are rich and successful it becomes a motivation thing.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Alberto rode a nice race today; he had Majika with Ulissi up front, and as soon as Contador jumped to the trio inside the last 500/700 meters, Ulissi started his sprint as he saw the spaniard arriving.

By the way, he was on skinsuit today.

http://cyclingquotes.com/news/majka_acted_as_contadors_substitute/ nice

Skinsuit? pics or it didn't happen!!!

 

[LaFlorecita]

you are wrong

if Horner can win a GT at 42 everything is possible.

depends on his motivation, like in Wiggins case. After you are rich and successful it becomes a motivation thing.

No it doesn't, Contador ain't Wiggins. You can't just apply Wiggins logic to another cyclist. Besides, you don't know anything about Contador so I have no idea how you can even try to draw a conclusion.

It is clear Contador will most likely never be the same again. Drawing Horner into the discussion doesn't matter one bit.

 

[Rollthedice]

No it doesn't, Contador ain't Wiggins. You can't just apply Wiggins logic to another cyclist. Besides, you don't know anything about Contador so I have no idea how you can even try to draw a conclusion.

It is clear Contador will most likely never be the same again. Drawing Horner into the discussion doesn't matter one bit.

I think he still has one more GT in him. Maybe next year's Giro would be a good idea, teach that little Richie a lesson, Nibs will not be there and neither Nairito so it might be doable.

 

[Red Rick]

I don't understand this. Yes he got beaten by Ulissi. He also got beaten by Majka, Moreno and Pozzovivo. He beat Valverde. I don't see the point. 5th is okay. Even when he was still good he didn't win everything. I don't see how it's "sad". Sad would be if he finished in the gruppetto.

I wasn't being sarcastic. 5th on such a finish in the end of a rather dissappointing season is quite good. Also, I didn't see the race, it only saw the results, so I can barely judge that

 

[LaFlorecita]

I think he still has one more GT in him. Maybe next year's Giro would be a good idea, teach that little Richie a lesson, Nibs will not be there and neither Nairito so it might be doable.

Unfortunately he won't ride il Giro next year

 

[LaFlorecita]

I wasn't being sarcastic. 5th on such a finish in the end of a rather dissappointing season is quite good. Also, I didn't see the race, it only saw the results, so I can barely judge that

Okay that is good to hear

 

[LaFlorecita]

Contador and Tiralongo beforethe start of Milano Torino

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Contador and Tiralongo beforethe start of Milano Torino

Tira whispering: Do you remember when we were good?
AC: Yes, good times

 

[Red Rick]

Tira whispering: Do you remember when we were good?
AC: Next year, old friend

Fixed it for you

 

[LaFlorecita]

Nico not happy with Berto's plans for next season

http://cyclingquotes.com/news/roche_concerned_by_contadors_vuelta_plans/

Doesn't like him riding la Vuelta

 

[webvan]

Roche seems to think he has a chance of winning the Vuelta ?! He should be happy to be allowed to (try to) help real GT contenders like Bertie ;-)

 

[LaFlorecita]

Roche seems to think he has a chance of winning the Vuelta ?! That guy is such a joke! He should be happy to be allowed to (try to) help real GT contenders like Bertie...

That isn't what he says but let's be honest Roche as well as other GC guys on Saxo like Majka and Kreuziger should be given a chance to ride for themselves. And Contador won't be much more than a top 5 candidate anyway after going all out in the Tour.

 

[Cyivel]

Alberto retweeted this

The People's champion.

 

[LaFlorecita]

@ammattipyoraily: Milano-Torino, Basilica di Superga (last 4.10 km)
2012 | Alberto Contador: 11 min 52 sec
2013 | Diego Ulissi: 12 min 30 sec
#MilanoTorino

@ammattipyoraily: #MilanoTorino 2012, Basilica di Superga (last 4.10 km, 8.90 %, 365 m). Alberto Contador: 11:52, 20.73 Kph, VAM 1846 m/h, 6.39 W/kg [DrF]

@ammattipyoraily: #MilanoTorino 2013, Basilica di Superga (last 4.10 km, 8.90 %, 365 m). Diego Ulissi: 12:30, 19.68 Kph, VAM 1752 m/h, 6.06 W/kg [DrF].

It seems that Contador is a lot slower this year even compared to last year when he wasn't great either. See also the Arrate climb (?) in this year's Vuelta al Pais Vasco and last year's Vuelta a España. Puts things into perspective.

 

[gooner]

Roche seems to think he has a chance of winning the Vuelta ?! He should be happy to be allowed to (try to) help real GT contenders like Bertie ;-)

Where did he say this?

I read this one that came out today. Are you referring to this interview? He said nothing like that in this one and spoke highly of Saxo and Riis.

http://www.thescore.ie/nicolas-roche-saxo-riis-vuelta-1111140-Oct2013/

 

[jens_attacks]

well alberto is right now close to nicholas roche's level so the irishman has all the rights to be upset

 

[Cyivel]

Where did he say this?

I read this one that came out today. Are you referring to this interview? He said nothing like that in this one and spoke highly of Saxo and Riis.

http://www.thescore.ie/nicolas-roche-saxo-riis-vuelta-1111140-Oct2013/

I believe they are referring (perhaps jokingly) to the interview linked in LaFlorecita's post.

 

[Michele]

@ammattipyoraily: Milano-Torino, Basilica di Superga (last 4.10 km)
2012 | Alberto Contador: 11 min 52 sec
2013 | Diego Ulissi: 12 min 30 sec
#MilanoTorino

@ammattipyoraily: #MilanoTorino 2012, Basilica di Superga (last 4.10 km, 8.90 %, 365 m). Alberto Contador: 11:52, 20.73 Kph, VAM 1846 m/h, 6.39 W/kg [DrF]

@ammattipyoraily: #MilanoTorino 2013, Basilica di Superga (last 4.10 km, 8.90 %, 365 m). Diego Ulissi: 12:30, 19.68 Kph, VAM 1752 m/h, 6.06 W/kg [DrF].

It seems that Contador is a lot slower this year even compared to last year when he wasn't great either. See also the Arrate climb (?) in this year's Vuelta al Pais Vasco and last year's Vuelta a España. Puts things into perspective.

Last year he was riding for victory, this year he had Majika up front.
For a long time in the last kms he looked like waiting for other guys like Valverde to move acros the 3 guys ahead but then moved himself at the very last km.

40 sec is a lot in just 4 km if he was going full gas, but by the video he wasn't this year so I would say almost similar performance like last year.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Alberto retweeted this

The People's champion.

The People's Champion indeed

 

[LaFlorecita]

This boy is clearly concerned about The People's Champion's well-being

He is very popular with the ladies too

Lady cyclists

Hmmmm....

 

[LaFlorecita]

This Caja Rural guy clearly wants a piece of The People's Champion

This random Astana guy couldn't help himself when he finally saw The People's Champion in real life

He is The Dog's Champion too