Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[Jspear]

Well that is exactly what happened last year but now even Riis is hyping him up. "He looks sharp and I know for a fact that he is" hmmmm I guess Riis would know

Picture them all saying, "ya, Contador just doesn't have it anymore....he can't peak as well, when in top form he's just not as strong..." Of course he's gonna say how great he feels. That's what he is suppose to say.

Only Tinkov will say what's really on his mind. So if he is happy, then we can all be happy....and hey, I want to see Contador rip things up.

 

[LaFlorecita]

However, he could just say nothing like last year. The Saxo news letter is actively hyping him. They could also say something along the lines "tomorrow is an important day, we hope Alberto does well" etc

 

[Jspear]

However, he could just say nothing like last year. The Saxo news letter is actively hyping him. They could also say something along the lines "tomorrow is an important day, we hope Alberto does well" etc

Hey, I would love to see him do well....it would make my year!

 

[Publicus]

However, he could just say nothing like last year. The Saxo news letter is actively hyping him. They could also say something along the lines "tomorrow is an important day, we hope Alberto does well" etc

I think this is an example of the difference between Riis managed team and Tinkoff managed team. Basically Oleg is trying to motivate Contador through pressure--as if the guy needs more pressure. I expect him to do well today, not sure if he wins, but I expect him to do well.

 

[Jelantik]

I think this is an example of the difference between Riis managed team and Tinkoff managed team. Basically Oleg is trying to motivate Contador through pressure--as if the guy needs more pressure. I expect him to do well today, not sure if he wins, but I expect him to do well.

to be fair, he got paid tons of money. So it's pretty much come in with the territory. If he buckles under pressure then he shouldn't be the leader. Right now, we are all nervous hearing that kind of pressure talk it's because of Contador's form last year. Afraid that we will be disappointed again this year. But hey, prevailing pressure and coping with expectation are what defines a champion. So throw him as big as gauntlet you can find...

 

[ILovecycling]

Venga venga Alberto!
Give us hope and goosebumps with a good performace

 

[Publicus]

to be fair, he got paid tons of money. So it's pretty much come in with the territory. If he buckles under pressure then he shouldn't be the leader. Right now, we are all nervous hearing that kind of pressure talk it's because of Contador's form last year. Afraid that we will be disappointed again this year. But hey, prevailing pressure and coping with expectation are what defines a champion. So throw him as big as gauntlet you can find...

I totally agree with this. I was just attempting to explain the difference in the press release language out of Tinkoff Saxo this year, compared to last. You're absolutely right, everything rests on his shoulders. As for whether we will be disappointed, I won't be if he gives it everything he has--which means we'll be in for some spectacular racing in a number of races. If that doesn't produce victories so be it. What was disappointing (to me) was that he never looked like his old self. His attacks were fruitless endeavors--the soul was willing but the body couldn't deliver. If he puts it all together again and doesn't win, I will not be disappointed.

 

[the sceptic]

**** yeahh

 

[Parrulo]

**** yeahh

He's ready!!! Bring on july!

 

[red_flanders]

Nice to see him winning again.

 

[Netserk]

Most important, he looked at ease and really good

 

[Cyivel]

Yeah he looked good, nice to see.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Still a bit fat, but these days fat people wins both in France and Italy

 

[Parrulo]

Yeah he looked good, nice to see.

I was shocked to see how easily he reacted to Quintana. Although i must say, Quintana is would make a brilliant poker player. I was sure he was fresh as a daisy right before Contador attacked.

 

[Jspear]

Yeah he looked good, nice to see.

I can't wait to see the coverage. Now that he knows where he stands(as far as form goes) with the other riders, he can kick **** tomorrow.

 

[Jelantik]

HE PREVAILS!!!!!.... pressure or no pressure. He handle the pressure and delivered. If he starts to get win,.. I hope it becomes easier to win.. Pfuuuuuhhhh....... I was hoping kreuziger won it to. He looks good.

I was just wondering why when kreuziger started circling... contador didn't go with him? Kwiat was in dificulties. They more worry about winning the stage, I assume? Not that I'm complaing.. a win is a win. Great team work.

 

[Netserk]

I don't understand why Quintana didn't pull through once he and Alberto were clear. It was obvious that Contador wouldn't pull with Kreuziger up the road.

 

[Jelantik]

I don't understand why Quintana didn't pull through once he and Alberto were clear. It was obvious that Contador wouldn't pull with Kreuziger up the road.

they both might already on the limits.. and the cat and mouse helps them take a little rest, maybe?

 

[Carols]

There aren't enough Big Grins to show how I feel

This isn't the 2011 Berto, but it isn't the 2013 one either!

Hopefully 'tomorrow more'

 

[the sceptic]

interesting to see what happens tomorrow..

I hope Kwia cracks on lanciano, cause I dont think Berto will get enough time on that wall. He needs like 30 seconds more at least.

 

[TANK91]

This is a new Contador thats for sure, he is clearly more confident winning breads confidence he will be a danger becuase he as heart of a lion, BUT it's still early but clearly he is a lock for podium in the TDF for me, is he riding Catalunya?

Think he should beat Froome in Catalunya i no he was riding it but not sure, i want to see them race in same race so we have some answers, big mention to Porte and Kreuziger who were both very strong and not far from Contador's level.

 

[TANK91]

HE PREVAILS!!!!!.... pressure or no pressure. He handle the pressure and delivered. If he starts to get win,.. I hope it becomes easier to win.. Pfuuuuuhhhh....... I was hoping kreuziger won it to. He looks good.

I was just wondering why when kreuziger started circling... contador didn't go with him? Kwiat was in dificulties. They more worry about winning the stage, I assume? Not that I'm complaing.. a win is a win. Great team work.

Yes i agree about your last part, Porte tried winning the Tirreno today Saxo went for the safe option as Kwia would have had to crack for Porte to win he was going close too though wasn't he.

 

[The Hitch]

Contador stronger than last year. Still not 07 or 09 but strong enough today.

Will say this though, he has never had a weapon like Roman Kreuziger. In fact, I don't know if anyone has in some time.
Of course Froome 2012 and Porte 2013 were stronger domestiques, but all they did was ride in a train, and in the case of Froome he only did it for a couple of races and didn't like his leader.
Contador and Kreuziger is 2nd year now, Kreuziger seems loyal, they use him in all manner of ways.

 

[Jelantik]

Think he should beat Froome in Catalunya i no he was riding it but not sure, i want to see them race in same race so we have some answers, big mention to Porte and Kreuziger who were both very strong and not far from Contador's level.

Froome is riding Catalunya and so does Contador. Porte might be, dunno. But today quintana has the edge against porte. Yeah, yeah, porte pulls, but quintana attacks too.

 

[Jelantik]

Contador stronger than last year. Still not 07 or 09 but strong enough today.

Will say this though, he has never had a weapon like Roman Kreuziger. In fact, I don't know if anyone has in some time.
Of course Froome 2012 and Porte 2013 were stronger domestiques, but all they did was ride in a train, and in the case of Froome he only did it for a couple of races and didn't like his leader.
Contador and Kreuziger is 2nd year now, Kreuziger seems loyal, they use him in all manner of ways.

+1. I hope contador, let him win a stage at TDF (if he has the yellow jersey). They guy deserved a props with his attack. I was thinking that Tinkoff might let kreuziger won. But seeing nothing happening until the last km in order to gain overall lead, I assumed that they went to second option: winning the stage.

One thing was true. Tinkoff team really walks the walks, talks the talks today. They said they wanted stage win with alberto and with kreuziger putting the pressure. And today we just saw that. Just too bad they didn't get enough time to gain overall lead.