Normally a training camp in sunny South Africa should be a better preparation than cold and snowy Paris-Nice, but I still believe Alberto will win because he seems to be in monster form.
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Thin is thin. Judge it by yourself weight wise. I'm very small but can still lose half a stone in a few months..not starting from a Pro body weight obviouslyrm7 said:In the last 2-3 year people have been talking about his weight all the time. How do you think he looks compared to 2014 and 2015?
Of course in 2014 Tour he was very lean, and last year he was a bit "fatter". I don't have a clue when I try to compare pictures of peoples bodies.
rm7 said:In the last 2-3 year people have been talking about his weight all the time. How do you think he looks compared to 2014 and 2015?
Of course in 2014 Tour he was very lean, and last year he was a bit "fatter". I don't have a clue when I try to compare pictures of peoples bodies.
Yep. He definitely looks leaner now.Red Rick said:rm7 said:In the last 2-3 year people have been talking about his weight all the time. How do you think he looks compared to 2014 and 2015?
Of course in 2014 Tour he was very lean, and last year he was a bit "fatter". I don't have a clue when I try to compare pictures of peoples bodies.
Last year the idea was to go in the Giro with a bit more weight on, but contrary to the plan he didn't lose all of it throughout the Giro and toward the Tour.
Yes, first it seemed he was getting gapped but in the next shot he was comfortably inside the first group.ad9898 said:He was lucky not to loose a second to Froome today, positioning could've been a little better
ad9898 said:He was lucky not to loose a second to Froome today, positioning could've been a little better
The last half a km or so is flat/downhill. I bet on 2 km to go and he takes the stage 8s ahead of Aru and RichieMatteo. said:An attack in the last metres tomorrow? Like his first stage win in Tirreno 14?
LaFlorecita said:The last half a km or so is flat/downhill. I bet on 2 km to go and he takes the stage 8s ahead of Aru and RichieMatteo. said:An attack in the last metres tomorrow? Like his first stage win in Tirreno 14?
BlurryVII said:Here we go for Catalunya, I'd like to think and believe he'll just dominate Port Ainé and win the damn race but I feel like as usual some **** will happen. Stage cancelled or he won't have recovered from PN cold or whatever and he'll do meh. That's how it goes nowadays.
I reckon he HAS to win this and Pais vasco to show his form and that he's doing good so far this season. Even though he did amazing in PN under terrible circumstances, he still didn't win the **** race.
Arredondo said:BlurryVII said:Here we go for Catalunya, I'd like to think and believe he'll just dominate Port Ainé and win the damn race but I feel like as usual some **** will happen. Stage cancelled or he won't have recovered from PN cold or whatever and he'll do meh. That's how it goes nowadays.
I reckon he HAS to win this and Pais vasco to show his form and that he's doing good so far this season. Even though he did amazing in PN under terrible circumstances, he still didn't win the **** race.
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Competing and making the race is way more interesting then just winning it. Winning is just winning
LaFlorecita said:I hope he stamps his authority already tomorrow in case Port Ainé gets cancelled (I don't think it will be cancelled) but it will be difficult on such a climb. Anyway he seems in good shape and he says he feels strong and his cold is not bothering him anymore.
sacrifice&hardwork said:There might not be a stage 4 so he has to show himself tomorrow…
And for Alberto, it should be about winning not about entertainment. He's getting paid to win not to entertain. Sure, he likes to put on a show for the fans, but it's fair to say there are some fans who prefer for him to win rather than just entertain. But no doubt, If he puts on a show on his way to victory, even better.
BlurryVII said:Well now there's a rumor that Port Ainé might be cancelled, so Contador will most likely go for it tomorrow anyways. He really can do it, the only one could beat him for bonifs if it comes down to the last K is Purito and I don't think he is in any kind of good form right now. If he takes the jersey, race is wrapped up. Let's hope.
Poursuivant said:BlurryVII said:Well now there's a rumor that Port Ainé might be cancelled, so Contador will most likely go for it tomorrow anyways. He really can do it, the only one could beat him for bonifs if it comes down to the last K is Purito and I don't think he is in any kind of good form right now. If he takes the jersey, race is wrapped up. Let's hope.
Where did you see the rumour?