Now what do you know? He intends to continue racing after 2016? And who was flamed for saying he was lying his ass off when he said that this was his last year...xD
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LaFlorecita said:http://cyclingtips.com/2016/02/contador-says-it-is-more-and-more-likely-he-will-continue-in-2017/
Speaking to the Spanish publication AS, he said that he would continue racing if he is successful in setting up his own team, and if it is of a sufficiently high level.
“The possibility of the project going forward is now 50 percent,” he said, saying that the intended setup would be of the “top level to compete in the Tour de France.”
That in turn floats the possibility that he wants to ride the Tour in 2017, giving himself two more shots to win it again.
He is in contact with several sponsors and is aiming for a budget of 15 million euro per year.
And:
Get readyContador is due to begin his season on Wednesday in the Volta ao Algarve and said that he was feeling good. “I start with confidence and enthusiasm because I’ve done a good job in the winter, with peace of mind.”
However he quashed any thoughts that he might be ready to immediately challenge his rivals. “I know I am going to lack rhythm and that I begin later compared to other riders, but the goals are long-term and I am sure that everything will go well.”
Oh, interesting, thanks for sharingzoolander said:The idea of Contador for his prof. team is creating a new one, apart from the fundacoin. This will remain as U23 and junior team for development.
His brother siad they ar in conversation with 6 sponsors but no name has came at the moment.
Jakub said:LaFlorecita said:http://cyclingtips.com/2016/02/contador-says-it-is-more-and-more-likely-he-will-continue-in-2017/
Speaking to the Spanish publication AS, he said that he would continue racing if he is successful in setting up his own team, and if it is of a sufficiently high level.
“The possibility of the project going forward is now 50 percent,” he said, saying that the intended setup would be of the “top level to compete in the Tour de France.”
That in turn floats the possibility that he wants to ride the Tour in 2017, giving himself two more shots to win it again.
He is in contact with several sponsors and is aiming for a budget of 15 million euro per year.
And:
Get readyContador is due to begin his season on Wednesday in the Volta ao Algarve and said that he was feeling good. “I start with confidence and enthusiasm because I’ve done a good job in the winter, with peace of mind.”
However he quashed any thoughts that he might be ready to immediately challenge his rivals. “I know I am going to lack rhythm and that I begin later compared to other riders, but the goals are long-term and I am sure that everything will go well.”
How many riders from Tinkoff is he gonna hire?
Jesus, Sergio for sure...
You said he was a liar and would race on regardless. He said he would stop unless he had some misfortune at the Tour or managed to set up his own project. This doesn't prove you were right, it just doesn't prove you were wrong.Miburo said:Now what do you know? He intends to continue racing after 2016? And who was flamed for saying he was lying his ass off when he said that this was his last year...xD
Let's play a game, which riders will he take with him from Tinkoff?sacrifice&hardwork said:I don't know how many but the plan is to have some riders from Tinkoff plus some of its staff. Obviously some riders from the U23 ranks will move up to the Pro team. He plans on having this team be international. And as I said before, the initial plan was to have an announcement by April/May on the final details of the team. If it's earlier than that even better.
That's a relief.I’m certainly very happy with how my ‘numbers’ [data] are looking right now. But whilst it’s true that maths and numbers play an increasingly important role in modern cycling overall, at the same time, the sport’s not all about that. However, my numbers are better than in previous years at this exact point in time, and that’s definitely a good thing.
De Jongh also has plans to set up his own team and he just said to a Dutch news outlet that it is possible he and Alberto combine their plans if they don't succeed in finding the necessary sponsors.sacrifice&hardwork said:LaFlorecita - Those sound plausible. He may even keep de Jongh. And maybe buy Peter
But we have to thank Movistar for their part in 'pushing' Alberto into wanting to have his pro team
sacrifice&hardwork said:Jakub said:LaFlorecita said:http://cyclingtips.com/2016/02/contador-says-it-is-more-and-more-likely-he-will-continue-in-2017/
Speaking to the Spanish publication AS, he said that he would continue racing if he is successful in setting up his own team, and if it is of a sufficiently high level.
“The possibility of the project going forward is now 50 percent,” he said, saying that the intended setup would be of the “top level to compete in the Tour de France.”
That in turn floats the possibility that he wants to ride the Tour in 2017, giving himself two more shots to win it again.
He is in contact with several sponsors and is aiming for a budget of 15 million euro per year.
And:
Get readyContador is due to begin his season on Wednesday in the Volta ao Algarve and said that he was feeling good. “I start with confidence and enthusiasm because I’ve done a good job in the winter, with peace of mind.”
However he quashed any thoughts that he might be ready to immediately challenge his rivals. “I know I am going to lack rhythm and that I begin later compared to other riders, but the goals are long-term and I am sure that everything will go well.”
How many riders from Tinkoff is he gonna hire?
Jesus, Sergio for sure...
I don't know how many but the plan is to have some riders from Tinkoff plus some of its staff. Obviously some riders from the U23 ranks will move up to the Pro team. He plans on having this team be international. And as I said before, the initial plan was to have an announcement by April/May on the final details of the team. If it's earlier than that even better.
He looks scarily thin. Ammattipyoraily noticed it too.hfer07 said:I just saw a picture of him during the Fundacion Contador team and- god damn-he looks skinny
Miburo said:The setting up of a project was gonna happen for sure so yea he was lying. You're in some serious denial if you think Contador was considering retiring when he's only 33.
LaFlorecita said:He looks scarily thin. Ammattipyoraily noticed it too.hfer07 said:I just saw a picture of him during the Fundacion Contador team and- god damn-he looks skinny
https://twitter.com/ammattipyoraily/status/699198892588601344?s=09
Never seen him this thin at this point, hopefully the engine is working too. And we will see if his TT skills have been compromised.
It's not that weird if the rumors are true, that he doesn't really want to make the sacrifices anymore. Carlos Arribas wrote in Rouleur Magazine that he is "tired, sad, misunderstood and very lonely" in other words he does not want to be a cyclist anymore.Miburo said:The setting up of a project was gonna happen for sure so yea he was lying. You're in some serious denial if you think Contador was considering retiring when he's only 33.
LaFlorecita said:It's not that weird if the rumors are true, that he doesn't really want to make the sacrifices anymore. Carlos Arribas wrote in Rouleur Magazine that he is "tired, sad, misunderstood and very lonely" in other words he does not want to be a cyclist anymore.Miburo said:The setting up of a project was gonna happen for sure so yea he was lying. You're in some serious denial if you think Contador was considering retiring when he's only 33.
55 I think, I got pictures of the pages sent to me (don't tell anyone ) so not sureAngliru said:LaFlorecita said:It's not that weird if the rumors are true, that he doesn't really want to make the sacrifices anymore. Carlos Arribas wrote in Rouleur Magazine that he is "tired, sad, misunderstood and very lonely" in other words he does not want to be a cyclist anymore.Miburo said:The setting up of a project was gonna happen for sure so yea he was lying. You're in some serious denial if you think Contador was considering retiring when he's only 33.
Which issue of Roleur was that?
LaFlorecita said:He looks scarily thin. Ammattipyoraily noticed it too.hfer07 said:I just saw a picture of him during the Fundacion Contador team and- god damn-he looks skinny
https://twitter.com/ammattipyoraily/status/699198892588601344?s=09
Never seen him this thin at this point, hopefully the engine is working too. And we will see if his TT skills have been compromised.