Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[Publicus]

Isn't Basso already known for being one of the hardest training cyclists in the peloton? Unless they change his training regime (get De Jongh on the case) I can't see him just magically improve significantly

He may be over training. You joke, but my guess is that De Jongh will definitely be on his case-we'll know next year if he's just simply too old (he's almost 6 Horner years old!) or was trying poorly before.

 

[yespatterns]

I think Oleg just wants a taste of that Sidi deliciousness that Basso cooks up in the commercials.

 

[Nilsson]

but they are good friends regardless.

I'm not completely sure, like with others, I've noticed things changed a few years ago. Never any bad words about each other, but not the same. Also they 'unfollowed' each other on twitter, for instance.

 

[ILovecycling]

I think Oleg just wants a taste of that Sidi deliciousness that Basso cooks up in the commercials.

LOLLL

I'm not completely sure, like with others, I've noticed things changed a few years ago. Never any bad words about each other, but not the same. Also they 'unfollowed' each other on twitter, for instance.

nothing serious imo. I unfollow people not cuz I dont like them,but Im not interested in some tweets through a period of time. e.g. cycling related during off-season or journalist during gaza-israeli war etc

They are still friends I think.

 

[Jagartrott]

Ridiculous the other thread got closed.
It was actually fairly friendly, with relevant exchange of opinion.

 

[Pricey_sky]

Ridiculous the other thread got closed.
It was actually fairly friendly, with relevant exchange of opinion.

Yes I agree, I don't think it went over the top and just gave everyone a platform for an opinion. There will always be fans and haters yet a mod just shuts it down.

Would be nice for them to explain why?

 

[No_Balls]

Dani Pedrosa
@26_DaniPedrosa
Challenge accepted @lorenzo99! Now I challenge @andresiniesta8 @albertocontador and @laralvarezg http://on.fb.me/1vdN5cd #IceBucketChallenge

Poor Alberto

Didnt dare to challenge Marquez though. Afraid to lose in other game?

 

[No_Balls]

Yes I agree, I don't think it went over the top and just gave everyone a platform for an opinion. There will always be fans and haters yet a mod just shuts it down.

Would be nice for them to explain why?

Hmm....let´s see. Creates an account for the purpose of bashing AC, lists own never-heard of criterias in what marks a legend, distorts facts and type lies in order to get the negative bias correct, does sweeping generalisations about "AC-fans".

I am shocked and displeased that CN-forum actually legitimated obvious trolling with the serious discussion which followed. And the latter was not thanks to the ****.

 

[ILovecycling]

Ridiculous the other thread got closed.
It was actually fairly friendly, with relevant exchange of opinion.

yeah,very friendly.

Yes I agree, I don't think it went over the top and just gave everyone a platform for an opinion. There will always be fans and haters yet a mod just shuts it down.

Would be nice for them to explain why?

there has to be some sort of order,rules etc,thank god there are reasonable mods

 

[djpbaltimore]

Hmm....let´s see. Creates an account for the purpose of bashing AC, lists own never-heard of criterias in what marks a legend, distorts facts and type lies in order to get the negative bias correct, does sweeping generalisations about "AC-fans".

I am shocked and displeased that CN-forum actually legitimated obvious trolling with the serious discussion which followed. And the latter was not thanks to the ****.

Opening line from that thread. "Alberto Contador is a great rider who makes for very entertaining racing. His never-give-up attitude has made him a fan favourite, and rightly so." This is AC-bashing?

 

[BigMac]

yeah,very friendly.

there has to be some sort of order,rules etc,thank god there are reasonable mods

It was friendly from the OP's and those who agree with the OP side. Indeed there must be some sort of order and rules, and the ones causing havoc, hurling insults and infantile accusations and going off-topic were Contador fans. Nowhere, never, did the OP infringe any rules.

 

[ILovecycling]

No Kreuziger for Alberto at La Vuelta

 

[LaFlorecita]

It was friendly from the OP's and those who agree with the OP side. Indeed there must be some sort of order and rules, and the ones causing havoc, hurling insults and infantile accusations and going off-topic were Contador fans. Nowhere, never, did the OP infringe any rules.

He was trolling, BigMac.

 

[the sceptic]

No Kreuziger for Alberto at La Vuelta

well Contador will be in trouble if he ever finds himself defending something..

 

[Angliru]

It was friendly from the OP's and those who agree with the OP side. Indeed there must be some sort of order and rules, and the ones causing havoc, hurling insults and infantile accusations and going off-topic were Contador fans. Nowhere, never, did the OP infringe any rules.

You certainly contributed to the friendly tone by advising the OP to ignore the "fanboys" which of course is a generalization of which you will once again deny. Simply disagreeing with the OP's biased interpretation of the Contador's accomplishments seemed to make the opposition fanboys in your's and the OP's eyes.

 

[LaFlorecita]

No Kreuziger for Alberto at La Vuelta

stupid cas

 

[LaFlorecita]

well Contador will be in trouble if he ever finds himself defending something..

Dauphiné scenario

 

[ILovecycling]

well Contador will be in trouble if he ever finds himself defending something..

this

and

Dauphiné scenario

this.


He has to take la roja in stage 20

 

[murali]

I hope oleg sues UCI and makes them pay billions of dollars in compensation.

UCI sucks!

 

[the sceptic]

Dauphiné scenario

at least if Contador wins the vuelta now it will be his most legendary win

 

[LaFlorecita]

at least if Contador wins the vuelta now it will be his most legendary win

yes

 

[Carols]

Dauphiné scenario

Exactly; Crap Team, not enough support, fractured tibia, out of training, Nairo rocking it. Geez what a hero for starting he his!!! Vamos Alberto, give us some thrills anyway . Lose a ****Load of time early and go for some stages late.

 

[sacrifice&hardwork]

So it's Jesus Hernandez who'll replace Roman as the ninth man for the Vuelta team according to his recent tweet:

@jesushernandez3: A la @lavuelta!Los buenos tests de los ultimos dias en Navacerrada y la baja de @Roman86_K hacen que este en Jerez!Gracias @tinkoff_saxo

 

[inri2000]

It's a real shame about Roman, but I have a feeling that Valgren could surprise in this Vuelta.

this

and

this.


He has to take la roja in stage 20

 

[Carols]

So it's Jesus Hernandez who'll replace Roman as the ninth man for the Vuelta team according to his recent tweet:

Jesus is a nice guy but as a super dom he just doesn't cut it .

Alberto is used to sucky teams but not coming off a broken leg.....Oh Well I'm sure he'll do the best he can .