I started watching in 09 and didn't really start liking Contador till 11. The previous years I was rooting for Schleck.
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Wouldn't really work as he and Basso are trying to start their own bike brand it will be interesting to see who it is thoughContador ramping up for a comeback?
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Trek is announcing a comeback tomorrow.
I guess thats kind of common. Contador was just too perfect from 2008 till 2010. Schleck more the underdog. So I was rooting for Schleck too, especially in 2010 when he really came close. But still in the Astana fight it was all Contador for me vs. Armstrong.I started watching in 09 and didn't really start liking Contador till 11. The previous years I was rooting for Schleck.
For me Contador was the lesser (by far) of two evils in 2009.
I rooted for him to beat Armstrong.
However, after his 2010 DQ and his complete lack of repentance, he lost all respect as far as i was concerned, and it was imperative that he had to go.
I find it significant that he never again won a stage of the TDF, wore yellow even for a day, and never even podiumed. i was relieved when he finally retired.
Now, if only we could get rid of valverde...
...then we could enjoy cycling.
But stay wary.
Always.
For me Contador was the lesser (by far) of two evils in 2009.
I rooted for him to beat Armstrong.
However, after his 2010 DQ and his complete lack of repentance, he lost all respect as far as i was concerned, and it was imperative that he had to go.
I find it significant that he never again won a stage of the TDF, wore yellow even for a day, and never even podiumed. i was relieved when he finally retired.
Now, if only we could get rid of valverde...
...then we could enjoy cycling.
But stay wary.
Always.
It's hard to say. Of course Sky and Froome played a big role on roasting Berto on the climbs, causing him to burn out and lose more time than necessary, OTOH Quintana wouldn't have had Sky train chasing him down. But it's crazy to think Berto was second on GC going into the final mountain stage. In my mind he was miles behind that Tour, which he was behind Froome of course, but if not for Froome and Sky he'd be battling it out with Quintana for the victory.He was close on a couple occasions. Who knows what would have happened in 2014 or if he didn't try all the different attacks to try and gain time. Without Froome/team Sky in 2013 Contador most likely wins but that's how the cookie crumbles. It was also sad he couldn't officially win a stage in the Giro.
It's hard to say. Of course Sky and Froome played a big role on roasting Berto on the climbs, causing him to burn out and lose more time than necessary, OTOH Quintana wouldn't have had Sky train chasing him down. But it's crazy to think Berto was second on GC going into the final mountain stage. In my mind he was miles behind that Tour, which he was behind Froome of course, but if not for Froome and Sky he'd be battling it out with Quintana for the victory.
Yeah, Johan. We believe outside people were the problem....they helped Alberto get wheels so he could solidly beat on your mealticket.Bruyneel defends 2009 Tour de France strategy during Armstrong-Contador 'war'
Former Astana sports director blames 'three or four' of Contador's advisors for Tour tensionwww.google.com
It's hard to say. Of course Sky and Froome played a big role on roasting Berto on the climbs, causing him to burn out and lose more time than necessary, OTOH Quintana wouldn't have had Sky train chasing him down. But it's crazy to think Berto was second on GC going into the final mountain stage. In my mind he was miles behind that Tour, which he was behind Froome of course, but if not for Froome and Sky he'd be battling it out with Quintana for the victory.
I started watching in 09 and didn't really start liking Contador till 11. The previous years I was rooting for Schleck.
I was a big fan at the start of my cycling following of Cadel Evans being an Aussie it was the exposure here. Evans and Contador had heaps of great battles, probably even more than Shleck. Became a huge Contador fan after all of this, loved his style. Still love cadel for his grit and grinding never give up attitude and the same for Contador.I guess thats kind of common. Contador was just too perfect from 2008 till 2010. Schleck more the underdog. So I was rooting for Schleck too, especially in 2010 when he really came close. But still in the Astana fight it was all Contador for me vs. Armstrong.
Evans definitely knew his limits and worked well within them. Reminds me of a guy on Jumbo....I just rewatched 2011 TdF stages 18/19. That was one of the best back to back mtn stage combos I can recall and what a wide open field compared to the Sky domination that followed. Contador was just such a graceful rider. Schleck had a great race too. I don't think Evans gets enough credit for winning. He played it cool, was strong when he needed to be.
Hmmm.
Interesting.
Good post.
Seriously, it wasn't until 3 or 4 hours later that i knew why he was bumping the topicHmmm.
Interesting.
Good post.