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All true. Having said that, he ain't gonna make another Valverde. Berto's age is showing. I'd love to see him work his ass off for a teammate before he finally retires. Would be a way to add to his legend, if he can't win GTs anymore.
Really wish he would've stopped targeting TdF a couple years ago, and gone for Giro-Vuelta doubles instead. I think he's tarnished his palmares a little bit over wanting another Tour. (but understandable why he wants it)
KyoGrey said:We have to simply assume the reality: Contador is older every year, his hability to climb, timetrial and recover from efforts have been in progressive decline since 2014, which is his peak year post-sanction.
Having said that, there has to be al least a liitle ounce of optimism for the Tour in the sense that Quintana is riding the Giro first and Froome will be unstabilised by all the media-storm surrounding Sky. The rest of the rivals are yet to show they are on Contador's level in the global of a 3-week GT.
Also, never underestimate the heart of a champion. Contador has cycling intangibles that most GT-contenders of our generation lack.
All true. Having said that, he ain't gonna make another Valverde. Berto's age is showing. I'd love to see him work his ass off for a teammate before he finally retires. Would be a way to add to his legend, if he can't win GTs anymore.
Really wish he would've stopped targeting TdF a couple years ago, and gone for Giro-Vuelta doubles instead. I think he's tarnished his palmares a little bit over wanting another Tour. (but understandable why he wants it)