Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[Fetisoff]

Interesting to see what you said before this years Giro and last years Vuelta.

They are different circumstances but cycling is renowned for its unpredictability and even not considering crashes etc, Contador may not be on top form and 100 other scenarios could also occur.

In the spirit of this thread, I will stick to my original statement though

 

[LaFlorecita]

Haha you're a gem. I think many of us have instances of irrational (read: borderline creepy) fandom. Emilia Fahlin is mine.

Yes but most just don't want to admit it.

 

[Parrulo]

Interesting to see what you said before this years Giro and last years Vuelta.

They are different circumstances but cycling is renowned for its unpredictability and even not considering crashes etc, Contador may not be on top form and 100 other scenarios could also occur.

since when does contador need to be in top form to win a GT?

the worst shape he has shown in a GT since 07 was still enough to win him the tour

 

[LaFlorecita]

Well, all I'm saying there's only two potential winners of this year's Vuelta.

Alberto (99.9% chance of winning)
Purito (the other 0.01% chance)

Yes that's true. But I'm afraid that Alberto will fail because there is so much pressure on him because everyone expects him to really dominate the race.

 

[The Hitch]

Well, all I'm saying there's only two potential winners of this year's Vuelta.

Alberto (99.9% chance of winning)
Purito (the other 0.01% chance)

there is more than a 0.01 % chance that Contador can crash or something in which case it is wide open and anyone from Anton to jrod to de Gendt to maybe even a tdf guy like Evans, could win it.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Brilliant! You are a bona fide nutter...

Remember, you won't feel truly fulfilled until you've done a bit of stalking...

Stalking is really nice but it also makes me feel a bit creepy.

But I'm not crazy!

According to sniper I have a severe case of Celebrity Worship Syndrome.

 

[l.Harm]

Your name really is Fleur?

 

[Froome19]

since when does contador need to be in top form to win a GT?

the worst shape he has shown in a GT since 07 was still enough to win him the tour

He doesnt, but his form after a lack of racing may be 99% strong enough to win, but there is still a 1% chance it wont be, unlike Fetissof implied.

 

[Parrulo]

He doesnt, but his form after a lack of racing may be 99% strong enough to win, but there is still a 1% chance it wont be, unlike Fetissof implied.

he will only stay away 6 months from racing and will have a week of race before then vuelta starts.

he said in a interview last month that he already reached a peak of form like he would usually do for a race in april which was when he beat his record up the climb he usually times himself and since the last record was from the week before the giro then we can only guess how strong he was.

i don't think he will have any problems getting into shape for the vuelta.

 

[Froome19]

he will only stay away 6 months from racing and will have a week of race before then vuelta starts.

he said in a interview last month that he already reached a peak of form like he would usually do for a race in april which was when he beat his record up the climb he usually times himself and since the last record was from the week before the giro then we can only guess how strong he was.

i don't think he will have any problems getting into shape for the vuelta.

Exactly, but if you can say anything which is a total certainty in cycling, then......

 

[T-Nielsen]

Well, all I'm saying there's only two potential winners of this year's Vuelta.

Alberto (99.9% chance of winning)
Purito (the other 0.01% chance)

How about Chris Froome ?

I can't believe I said that without laughing. I probably spelled his name wrong and all...

 

[The Hitch]

How old are you? If the answer is above 16, please give me your phone number.

Your name really is Fleur?

I believe there already is a cycling dating site

 

[LaFlorecita]

Your name really is Fleur?

Yes....why..?

 

[Parrulo]

Exactly, but if you can say anything which is a total certainty in cycling, then......

ofc something unexpected can happen, but if nothing happens it won't be the 6 months without racing that will stop him from stomping the competition at the vuelta.

 

[Fetisoff]

Yes....why..?

With all this stalking talk - I think you're the one who's gonna end up with a stalker.

 

[LaFlorecita]

I believe there already is a cycling dating site

Lol. A cycling dating site.

 

[LaFlorecita]

With all this stalking talk - I think you're the one who's gonna end up with a stalker.

Lol yeah pretty creepy. I.Harm is your name Harm?

 

[LaFlorecita]

Kind of sadface because I cannot edit a poll into the thread. I know you're all dying for a poll.

 

[Havetts]

Only if it has the option Vino/other..

 

[LaFlorecita]

http://www.cyclingtime.it/index.php/news/2656-contador-riis-vuelta-e-poi-dirci-addio

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Alberto why you make me sadface?

 

[LaFlorecita]

Only if it has the option Vino/other..

So:

¿Does Fleur love Alberto?

-Yes
-No
-Vino/Other

 

[ParfaitAmour]

I <3 Bertie.

 

[Havetts]

So Berto wont ride for Riis after the Vuelta?

R.I.P. SaxoBank-Sungard

 

[Fetisoff]

http://www.cyclingtime.it/index.php/news/2656-contador-riis-vuelta-e-poi-dirci-addio

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Alberto why you make me sadface?

What the? That came out of nowhere. So did I get it right, they're gonna set up a whole new team around Alberto? Might not be such a bad idea.

 

[LaFlorecita]

I <3 Bertie.

Yessssssssssssssss!!!!!!! I know!!!

Love this tweet of yours:

ahhhhhh BERTIE <333333333333333333