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Yep, I agree with you, he should be the most supported rider at Tour...people know he can rewrite history books this July!riodouro said:Going to watch yesterday stage again.
And wondering what Froome, Quintana and Nibali, think off all this, Contador giving fans and sponsors such a spectacle, and all of them not even racing right know, Froome was actually tweeting about the stage.
Contador himself said i will try to do the double, maybe i fail on both races, win one lose other, or win both.
I bet Contador will be the bigest Star on the Tour, after this Giro, and people will suport Him more that the other 3.
Maybe in 2016 we can see more of them doing at least 2 Gran Tours, possibly Sponsors will pressure them to do it ?
BlurryVII said:That seems a bit too far fetched tbh, almost non sense. Why would Contador be so upset at Aru that he wants his teammate to get 2 nd in GC ? Do you really think Contador would intentionally lose 38 seconds ? Because even if Contador wanted Landa to gain time on Aru, he wouldn't just let him go...
hfer07 said:I finally watched the stage.......
It was poetry on the bicycle...
Contador just pulled a masterpiece with that performance-the Mortirolo recovery was truly impressive-something not seen in recent years- perhaps a reminiscence of Pantani's 99 Oropa stage without the victory, but still-just beautiful to observe how he was picking up riders along the climb until catching his enemies, just to drop them later with such grace.....
perhaps not the time to say this but, the void that Alberto will leave when he retires is enormous, considering the legendary moments he has brought to the sport like this Aprica stage....
Stage16. Mortirolo (11.85 km, 10.88 %, 1289 m)
Alberto Contador ("62 kg"): 45:16, 15.71 Kph, VAM 1709 m/h
5.70 - 5.80 W/kg [CPL]
harryh said:Stage16. Mortirolo (11.85 km, 10.88 %, 1289 m)
Alberto Contador ("62 kg"): 45:16, 15.71 Kph, VAM 1709 m/h
5.70 - 5.80 W/kg [CPL]
He seems to be at the same level as in 2013. Alberto needs 5-8% more power to beat Quintana, Froome and Nibali.
MotorRouleur said:This Giro has been a gift for Contador, he really hasn't been pushed or tested, physically or mentally. Great set-up for his Tour. He hasn't had to fight much for pink, and it's been a few years since we've seen a real fight...
harryh said:Stage16. Mortirolo (11.85 km, 10.88 %, 1289 m)
Alberto Contador ("62 kg"): 45:16, 15.71 Kph, VAM 1709 m/h
5.70 - 5.80 W/kg [CPL]
He seems to be at the same level as in 2013. Alberto needs 5-8% more power to beat Quintana, Froome and Nibali.
Carols said:harryh said:Stage16. Mortirolo (11.85 km, 10.88 %, 1289 m)
Alberto Contador ("62 kg"): 45:16, 15.71 Kph, VAM 1709 m/h
5.70 - 5.80 W/kg [CPL]
He seems to be at the same level as in 2013. Alberto needs 5-8% more power to beat Quintana, Froome and Nibali.
You do know there was still 30+km to go on the stage and he had a healthy lead in GC, right? Had it been the final climb I'm sure the #s would have been different.
harryh said:Carols said:harryh said:Stage16. Mortirolo (11.85 km, 10.88 %, 1289 m)
Alberto Contador ("62 kg"): 45:16, 15.71 Kph, VAM 1709 m/h
5.70 - 5.80 W/kg [CPL]
He seems to be at the same level as in 2013. Alberto needs 5-8% more power to beat Quintana, Froome and Nibali.
You do know there was still 30+km to go on the stage and he had a healthy lead in GC, right? Had it been the final climb I'm sure the #s would have been different.
He seemed to be on his limit on Mortirolo.
harryh said:Carols said:harryh said:Stage16. Mortirolo (11.85 km, 10.88 %, 1289 m)
Alberto Contador ("62 kg"): 45:16, 15.71 Kph, VAM 1709 m/h
5.70 - 5.80 W/kg [CPL]
He seems to be at the same level as in 2013. Alberto needs 5-8% more power to beat Quintana, Froome and Nibali.
You do know there was still 30+km to go on the stage and he had a healthy lead in GC, right? Had it been the final climb I'm sure the #s would have been different.
He seemed to be on his limit on Mortirolo.
The Hitch said:Not counting the 2 minutes he lost due to the shoulder in the tt then?Jelantik said:If we all look back.. don't you realize that Contador lost almost 1.30 minutes due to his bad luck?
infeXio said:harryh said:Carols said:harryh said:Stage16. Mortirolo (11.85 km, 10.88 %, 1289 m)
Alberto Contador ("62 kg"): 45:16, 15.71 Kph, VAM 1709 m/h
5.70 - 5.80 W/kg [CPL]
He seems to be at the same level as in 2013. Alberto needs 5-8% more power to beat Quintana, Froome and Nibali.
You do know there was still 30+km to go on the stage and he had a healthy lead in GC, right? Had it been the final climb I'm sure the #s would have been different.
He seemed to be on his limit on Mortirolo.
When?
harryh said:Stage16. Mortirolo (11.85 km, 10.88 %, 1289 m)
Alberto Contador ("62 kg"): 45:16, 15.71 Kph, VAM 1709 m/h
5.70 - 5.80 W/kg [CPL]
He seems to be at the same level as in 2013. Alberto needs 5-8% more power to beat Quintana, Froome and Nibali.
Electress said:Did I hear RAI correctly (My italian not ace) that they are going for two leaders for Astana?
Yes, you heared correctly.Electress said:Did I hear RAI correctly (My italian not ace) that they are going for two leaders for Astana?
Luckily his wife ain't Bouchra van Persie, otherwise he'll abandon tomorrow due to a groin strain!Carols said:Alberto sleeps at home tonight with the wife! Must be nice after all that time on the road, to be home if only for one night .
Carols said:Electress said:Did I hear RAI correctly (My italian not ace) that they are going for two leaders for Astana?
My Italian even worse. It wouldn't surprise me if they backed both Aru and Landa. Landa because he is stronger and Aru because he is Italian and this is the Giro and he can still make the podium.