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lenric said:Good win by Contador, but still weaker than Landa. Landa's the best climber. Contador's the best all-rounder. Period.
Ramira said:LaFlorecita said:Something must be wrong... a hunger bonk, or he is ill
It's clearly not a full bonk, considering he's not lost any time since the descent started (he's actually gained some), he might have had a small energy issue, which he was able to resolve by eating a bit (see Froome 2013).
Edit: The only problem is that Contador is far to clever and experienced to forget to eat, still it's the most likely explanation.
Jelantik said:Ramira said:LaFlorecita said:Something must be wrong... a hunger bonk, or he is ill
It's clearly not a full bonk, considering he's not lost any time since the descent started (he's actually gained some), he might have had a small energy issue, which he was able to resolve by eating a bit (see Froome 2013).
Edit: The only problem is that Contador is far to clever and experienced to forget to eat, still it's the most likely explanation.
after 2 mountains he did a long range attack or catch up must take the toll on him. And he has been fending the rest of Astana team by himself every mountain stage. He is bound to be tired don't you think?
Agree and nor with form like that. It will be 2013 all over againWheelofGear said:He is not gonna win the Tour with a team like that.
We didn't even see the Tinkoff-Saxo cars.
BostonRob said:Alcanelo said:9 GT's. Job done.
7 brother, check your sources.
WheelofGear said:He is not gonna win the Tour with a team like that.
We didn't even see the Tinkoff-Saxo cars.
LaFlorecita said:9 GTs..... 3x each GT... first rider EVER
pheeeeeeeeeeww so relieved
Jelantik said:lenric said:Good win by Contador, but still weaker than Landa. Landa's the best climber. Contador's the best all-rounder. Period.
Yup. Agreed. Landa is the strongest climber in the race. No doubt. But contador's form is enough to win the Giro, not stellar, but enough.
lenric said:Good win by Contador, but still weaker than Landa. Landa's the best climber. Contador's the best all-rounder. Period.
Alcanelo said:BostonRob said:Alcanelo said:9 GT's. Job done.
7 brother, check your sources.
I checked them and they say 9. He has won 3 Tours, 3 Giro's, 3 Vuelta's. There is only one Great One
BigMac said:Anyone still want to make a case saying how useful Paulinho is?
I guess he's only following the general Tinkoff trend, though.