Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[LaFlorecita]

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In that interview he seemed fine, smiling throughout. Of course I couldn't understand a word. But his demeanor said he was just fine.

Didn't see his interview because Eurosport switched to MotoGP
He must be dying inside though

He seemed qenuinely happy, I can tell when he's faking it. I think he felt he did everything he could and was beaten. That is much easier to handle than losing by 2 seconds......

I didn't see it so really don't know, but I find it hard to believe he is happy after losing yet again, and to Valverde no less.
Maybe he's just happy to leave this horrible start of the season behind and go on vacation.

 

[Valv.Piti]

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Folks, don't even dare to suggest the crash cost him time, Valv.Piti will be hunting you down!

It didn't cost him 'too much time'.

 

[May0maniac]

To me it looked like he lost a lot of time because of very conservative cornering, but it's understandable that he wanted to play it save after crashing every other day.

 

[gregrowlerson]

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I need to take up boxing to get rid of all this built up frustration.

Try some yoga or tai chi .

Or a boyfriend. :lol:

No, not unless Contador is available.

And no guy could ever compete with Alberto as a boyfriend. He ALWAYS finishers second

 

[rhubroma]

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Someone seems pretty upset that Contador is widely recognized as the best stage/gt rider of all time. .

was that ment to be a belated April Fool's?

I mean I would place Contador in the top tier of GT riders, but there were a few which have been very clearly above his level ... just to name a some (in alphabetic order): Anquetil, Bartali, Binda, Bobet, Coppi, Gaul, Gimondi, Indurain, Hinault, Merckx ....

It's pointless to make judgements between generations, BUT the sport is much more globalized now. The level so much higher that it is difficult to imagine the legends of the past performing as well today.

agree with you ... but then one should also abstain from claiming "best of all time" ....
in my book he still is the best GT rider of the 21st Century (the Texan not being part of the contest), but could be surpassed if Chris Froome wins the TdF this year ...

I've lost interest in such awards anyway.

 

[El Pistolero]

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I need to take up boxing to get rid of all this built up frustration.

Try some yoga or tai chi .

Or a boyfriend. :lol:

No, not unless Contador is available.

And no guy could ever compete with Alberto as a boyfriend. He ALWAYS finishers second

Nice one, wish we could like posts on this forum.

 

[loge1884]

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I need to take up boxing to get rid of all this built up frustration.

Try some yoga or tai chi .

Or a boyfriend. :lol:

No, not unless Contador is available.

And no guy could ever compete with Alberto as a boyfriend. He ALWAYS finishers second

you'd have to ask his wife ..... (personally I wouldn't dare ... a lady named Macarena brings images of either sweaty dancing or rolling pins to my mind ...)

 

[the asian]

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I need to take up boxing to get rid of all this built up frustration.

What about having Froome as the Opponent

 

[silvergrenade]

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I need to take up boxing to get rid of all this built up frustration.

What about having Froome as the Opponent

Froome has already displayed his Sumo Wrestling and punching skills. BEWARE!! :lol: :lol:

 

[LaFlorecita]

https://twitter.com/Movistar_Team/status/850737263399116800

 

[Valv.Piti]

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https://twitter.com/Movistar_Team/status/850737263399116800

Tell me whats about that?

 

[Matteo.]

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https://twitter.com/Movistar_Team/status/850737263399116800

Do not get mad, read it as a sign of regard

 

[Jspear]

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https://twitter.com/Movistar_Team/status/850737263399116800

Tell me whats about that?

 

[Netserk]

 

[Valv.Piti]

They are basically applauding Contador for making 'our victories bigger', referring to the times Valverde has beaten Contador, suggesting that it means more when he is beating a rider of his calibre. I can't see why and how that should result in rolling-eyes smileys - on the other hand it seems to be hard to say anything in here not resulting in just that.

 

[DFA123]

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They are basically applauding Contador for making 'our victories bigger', referring to the times Valverde has beaten Contador, suggesting that it means more when he is beating a rider of his calibre. I can't see why and how that should result in rolling-eyes smileys - on the other hand it seems to be hard to say anything in here not resulting in just that.

Yep, it was clearly a magnanimous gesture by Movistar and obviously meant as a compliment. You would think some of Contador's fans would have had enough practice of their hero finishing 2nd to accept it graciously.

In contrast, Contador himself appeared very content with his performance and was congratulating towards Valverde. I think he enjoys this rivalry more than his one with Froome, because it's not such a one-way street and they've known each other for so long that the mind games are more entertaining between them.

 

[Jspear]

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They are basically applauding Contador for making 'our victories bigger', referring to the times Valverde has beaten Contador, suggesting that it means more when he is beating a rider of his calibre. I can't see why and how that should result in rolling-eyes smileys - on the other hand it seems to be hard to say anything in here not resulting in just that.

Yep, it was clearly a magnanimous gesture by Movistar and obviously meant as a compliment. You would think some of Contador's fans would have had enough practice of their hero finishing 2nd to accept it graciously.

In contrast, Contador himself appeared very content with his performance and was congratulating towards Valverde. I think he enjoys this rivalry more than his one with Froome, because it's not such a one-way street and they've known each other for so long that the mind games are more entertaining between them.

Contador is a stand up guy and a professional. Of course he's going to congratulate and show good sportsmanship. That said, I highly doubt he's "content" with his performance. He's a very competitive dude - who wants to finish 2nd for the umpteenth time....

 

[rick james]

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I need to take up boxing to get rid of all this built up frustration.

What about having Froome as the Opponent

Froome has already displayed his Sumo Wrestling and punching skills. BEWARE!! :lol: :lol:

obsessed with he Dawg :lol: ...i'm sure the dawg isn't losing any sleep over Bertie

 

[Jspear]

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I need to take up boxing to get rid of all this built up frustration.

What about having Froome as the Opponent

Froome has already displayed his Sumo Wrestling and punching skills. BEWARE!! :lol: :lol:

obsessed with he Dawg :lol: ...i'm sure the dawg isn't losing any sleep over Bertie

Nope. Not anymore than Lance was over, say, Ullrich.

 

[rick james]

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I need to take up boxing to get rid of all this built up frustration.

What about having Froome as the Opponent

Froome has already displayed his Sumo Wrestling and punching skills. BEWARE!! :lol: :lol:

obsessed with he Dawg :lol: ...i'm sure the dawg isn't losing any sleep over Bertie

Nope. Not anymore than Lance was over, say, Ullrich.

I wasn't talking to you

 

[LaFlorecita]

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They are basically applauding Contador for making 'our victories bigger', referring to the times Valverde has beaten Contador, suggesting that it means more when he is beating a rider of his calibre. I can't see why and how that should result in rolling-eyes smileys - on the other hand it seems to be hard to say anything in here not resulting in just that.

Yep, it was clearly a magnanimous gesture by Movistar and obviously meant as a compliment. You would think some of Contador's fans would have had enough practice of their hero finishing 2nd to accept it graciously.

In contrast, Contador himself appeared very content with his performance and was congratulating towards Valverde. I think he enjoys this rivalry more than his one with Froome, because it's not such a one-way street and they've known each other for so long that the mind games are more entertaining between them.

Maybe my dislike for Movistar and Piti is clouding my judgement, but to me it looks like they're just trying to rub it in. Do you think Contador cares that he made Piti's wins bigger? Do you think he likes it? Of course not, Movistar know this as well, so why even post it. They should keep such musings to themselves.

As for Contador, of course he isn't "content" but he is always classy in defeat.

 

[LaFlorecita]

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I wasn't talking to you

This is a forum, anyone can reply to anyone. If you only want other Sky fans to reply to your condescending comments about Contador, better go somewhere else, maybe BikeRadar.

 

[rick james]

who made you the internet police...someone is hurting after another beat down today

 

[Jspear]

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I wasn't talking to you

My sincerest apologies. For a second I thought you were posting on a public forum.

 

[LaFlorecita]

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who made you the internet police...someone is hurting after another beat down today

say what about internet police.. weren't you just telling someone off because they dared to reply to you on a public forum?