Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[Netserk]

The circuit isn't too bad

But still not hard enough for Alberto to make a difference

That's not the road circuit. Just check the length.

The original was much, much, much better:

And as you also posted the TT course:

 

[LaFlorecita]

That's not the road circuit. Just check the length.

I think it is, just missing some of the flat at the start and end

 

[TANK91]

What the hell why not keep that ITT course? Was that ever relly close or what. That course would be great. I also don't get why WC is nearly the same style why not have a stage to Ventoux for the WC. It is only fair i think

 

[infeXio]

What the hell why not keep that ITT course? Was that ever relly close or what. That course would be great. I also don't get why WC is nearly the same style why not have a stage to Ventoux for the WC. It is only fair i think

Cities and areas usually have to bid in to get the WC.

 

[Dr. Juice]

WC circuit should be sprinter friendly once in 5 years. Not completely flat, a Kittel in current climbing shape/ability should not get WC.
Once in 5 years a hard profile, something in between Lombardia (slightly easier) and L-B-L. And the other 3 years a route for "everybody", puncheurs, climbers, classic riders.
It's time for a harder WC. This year Degenkolb could make it. Too easy.

 

[Netserk]

WC circuit should be sprinter friendly once in 5 years. Not completely flat, a Kittel in current climbing shape/ability should not get WC.
Once in 5 years a hard profile, something in between Lombardia (slightly easier) and L-B-L. And the other 3 years a route for "everybody", puncheurs, climbers, classic riders.
It's time for a harder WC. This year Degenkolb could make it. Too easy.

Firenze was a harder course. Five climbers made the final selection, no puncheurs.

 

[LaFlorecita]

 

[murali]

The circuit isn't too bad

But still not hard enough for Alberto to make a difference

I just hope they did this in the reverse direction. enough for an early attack and crazy descents. the selection can be made in the penultimate loop.

That's not the road circuit. Just check the length.

The original was much, much, much better:

And as you also posted the TT course:

the original is mouth-watering.


But i still dont understand one thing. why cant they have a WC RR which suits the local boys?

The TT looks very anti-TonyMartin to me.

 

[ther00kie16]

WC circuit should be sprinter friendly once in 5 years. Not completely flat, a Kittel in current climbing shape/ability should not get WC.
Once in 5 years a hard profile, something in between Lombardia (slightly easier) and L-B-L. And the other 3 years a route for "everybody", puncheurs, climbers, classic riders.
It's time for a harder WC. This year Degenkolb could make it. Too easy.

As mentioned, last year's was for the climbers.
And I disagree that this year's isn't hard enough. It's up to the riders and if Germany doesn't qualify enough quality riders, they can't control the break. Other nations (Italy for Modolo, Ulissi if he's back, Bennati) can also race it harder to dislodge the German sprinters.
On a similar profile in '09, Cadel won. And given this year's results, I can see Gerrans on podium.

 

[ILovecycling]

And that itt course was changed too?How is the profile?

 

[LaFlorecita]

That is one of Bjarne's sons

 

[LaFlorecita]

And that itt course was changed too?How is the profile?

Mostly flat

 

[murali]

Mostly flat

Congrats Flo for hitting 15,000+.

even this profile doesnt look very promising for AC

I had hoped tht he start winning this yr itself

 

[ILovecycling]

Mostly flat

duhh...200m elevation

 

[Miburo]

Even in the old ITT parcours i doubt Contador would have won it. His climbing might be back but i don't think he still has that same ITT form.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Even in the old ITT parcours i doubt Contador would have won it. His climbing might be back but i don't think he still has that same ITT form.

True. Especially now that Tony's a climbing monster too

 

[Alcanelo]

Contador's ITT is still up there with the best though

 

[ILovecycling]

Hi folks,
Do you know about vid of today's Tinkoff appearence on ES?

 

[LaFlorecita]

Hi folks,
Do you know about vid of today's Tinkoff appearence on ES?

http://vimeo.com/101105077

It sounds like Lemond agrees with Oleg, but Oleg keeps interrupting him

 

[Jspear]

http://vimeo.com/101105077

It sounds like Lemond agrees with Oleg, but Oleg keeps interrupting him

Thanks! "AC would have been in yellow today. No doubt about it."

 

[alin.constantin89]

Thanks! "AC would have been in yellow today. No doubt about it."

keep dreaming it's nice to have sweet dreams

 

[LaFlorecita]

Alberto will be co-commentating tomorrow's stage on TVE (http://www.rtve.es/deportes/20140718/envia-tu-pregunta-alberto-contador/976241.shtml) hope there will be a live stream available

 

[Red Rick]

Alberto will be co-commentating tomorrow's stage on TVE (http://www.rtve.es/deportes/20140718/envia-tu-pregunta-alberto-contador/976241.shtml) hope there will be a live stream available

"The pace is low"
"Everybody's dropping"
"I can go way faster than that"

 

[Jack_89]

Alberto will be co-commentating tomorrow's stage on TVE (http://www.rtve.es/deportes/20140718/envia-tu-pregunta-alberto-contador/976241.shtml) hope there will be a live stream available

He has a lot of courage to do such a thing.
I can barely see the tour without him. Imagine Alberto

 

[King Boonen]

Alberto will be co-commentating tomorrow's stage on TVE (http://www.rtve.es/deportes/20140718/envia-tu-pregunta-alberto-contador/976241.shtml) hope there will be a live stream available

Lets hope he can at least handle a microphone...