Oh god, yes give Alberto a team like the Astana 09... I am gona get soooo bored in the next couple of tour de france....
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Because I just guessed a name based on LaFlorecita and it turned out to be right.LaFlorecita said:Yes....why..?
l.Harm said:funny picture
happychappy said:
This is my favorite picture of Berty. Hey Berty! You'd better moooooooove over, they've given that jersey to someone that isn't banned for taking drugs!
You're on your way to a major ban...i feel sorry for you...l.Harm said:Because I just guessed a name based on LaFlorecita and it turned out to be right.
cineteq said:You're on your way to a major ban...i feel sorry for you...
happychappy said:
LaFlorecita said: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.
Fetisoff said: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.
Red Rick said:Didn't our Formula 1 friend Fernando Alonso have plans for that?
LaFlorecita said:Kind of sadface because I cannot edit a poll into the thread. I know you're all dying for a poll.
LaFlorecita said: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.
Cimber said:Riis doesnt sound 100% confident imho, using a phrase like "but we are looking around", and "there have been reasons for that".
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/riis-hopeful-of-signing-contador
Forunculo said:If they can't challenge the UCI points ban and Bjarne don't find the sponsor to enlarge his budget there is a reason for "but we are looking around".
Cimber said:So basically what u are saying is that maybe its really Riis who is hesitant about signing Contador and not the other way around? Interesting
Forunculo said:Yes, because what's the point to sign Contador and be a pro-continental team if you can't hire good riders (with points). Bjarne needs at least to be successful on one and better the two.
Forunculo said:Yes, because what's the point to sign Contador and be a pro-continental team if you can't hire good riders (with points). Bjarne needs at least to be successful on one and better the two.
Fetisoff said:Umm, because with Contador on the team you're a guaranteed invite to the Grand Tours he is going to ride, plus whatever WT events. Not only it's a guaranteed invite, it's also a likely victory or at least a podium, so that's the point
Cimber said:I wouldnt be so sure that he you would be guaranteed a Tour invite tbh.
Red Rick said:I have to agree with sniper for this one, don't get me wrong
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