Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[LaFlorecita]

I love Alberto even more now.

Till the end of 2015...

 

[Zam_Olyas]

I love Alberto even more now.

Till the end of 2015...

The moral of the story is dont trust dodgy site and if its italian site always ask me first

 

[jyhjyh]

Sure?

I love Alberto even more now.

Is that really possible

 

[vcampbell]

3 years? Hmm, than one thing is sure, strong riders will arrive at the end of the year.

 

[LaFlorecita]

The moral of the story is dont trust dodgy site and if its italian site always ask me first

I'll keep that in mind

 

[Fetisoff]

Good. No more stupid "Schlecks to go back to Riis, Contador to Bruynel" type of rumours anymore

 

[pastronef]

thats a google translation of yesterday CicloWeb italian forum about SaxoBank

Saxo Bank

Merger with the current-Liquigas Cannondale? Difficult, the Saxo Bank already has several sponsors, including the Anfi (but not the Specialized!) For 2013 and has the strength to be able to continue alone, less than sensational twists. The biggest question about Alberto Contador, Spanish is the perfect man for Riis were it not for the few UCI points, which brings with it a significant problem. Bjarne Riis has forced it to look around, I trimmed the names of Matti Breschel and Jakob Fuglsang, involved the transfer, but also with them a few points. And a possible return of Schleck, right in exchange for Contador? Difficult, both brothers Contador does not have a good relationship with former sports directors. Moreover Contador if he leaves the team, hypotheses to be kept in view, however, will only do so for a team sponsored by Specialized. Riis has made us accustomed to surprises, always with UCI points, Reinhardt Janse van Rensburg and Jonathan Tiernan-Locke, have interesting names. Check out Chris Anker Sørensen almost certain, while still in standby Nick Nuyens.

 

[glassmoon]

birds of a feather flock together

 

[maxmartin]

Now Saxo just have to figure out how to get enough points maybe without world tour status, saxo can still get invitation from tour since a bunch of french teams may become world tour team next year

 

[Angliru]

birds of a feather flock together

You've said this more than once.

 

[VeloCity]

Now Saxo just have to figure out how to get enough points maybe without world tour status, saxo can still get invitation from tour since a bunch of french teams may become world tour team next year

Well you know Contador's going to be in prime shape and extremely motivated for the Vuelta. He can't do it all himself of course, but a couple of stage wins and the overall would be a good start for gaining back points for Saxo.

 

[maxmartin]

OMG didn't you know Contador's points won't count for the next two year!!!!!

Well you know Contador's going to be in prime shape and extremely motivated for the Vuelta. He can't do it all himself of course, but a couple of stage wins and the overall would be a good start for gaining back points for Saxo.

 

[Forunculo]

OMG didn't you know Contador's points won't count for the next two year!!!!!

Riis hoping new events next week about that.

 

[VeloCity]

OMG didn't you know Contador's points won't count for the next two year!!!!!

No, I didn't know that. Part of the clenbuterol sanction, I assume?

 

[sartoris]

I don't care about points or in which team Alberto is running. I just can't wait to see him unleashed again and slaughtering everyone as soon as there's a climb.

Probably, the last opportunity for both Wiggings and Evans to win a TDF. Next year, with Contador, it'll be too late

 

[LaFlorecita]

No, I didn't know that. Part of the clenbuterol sanction, I assume?

A new rule. Part of every doping sanction. But;
1 It is against the WADA "no extra punishment" rule
2 It was introduced after Alberto tested +

Edit: http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showpost.php?p=896633&postcount=206

Some interesting information.

 

[therealtimshady]

A new rule. Part of every doping sanction. But;
1 It is against the WADA "no extra punishment" rule
2 It was introduced after Alberto tested +

The rule is already in force for valverde - the UCI will argue it's not for individual or team rankings - just for world tour rankings and licenses ( still not right though)

 

[VeloCity]

A new rule. Part of every doping sanction. But;
1 It is against the WADA "no extra punishment" rule
2 It was introduced after Alberto tested +

Ah, thanks, never heard of that.

 

[will10]

A new rule. Part of every doping sanction. But;
1 It is against the WADA "no extra punishment" rule
2 It was introduced after Alberto tested +

Edit: http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showpost.php?p=896633&postcount=206

Some interesting information.

But it was implemented for Valverde, who never actually tested positive. Big grey area but I expect Alberto will get away with it.

 

[Angliru]

I think its due to the UCI initially instituting a 4 year ban and then dropping it to 2 years. This additional 2 year no points penalty is IMO their way of making up for their reducing the original ban.

 

[maxmartin]

that is why there are all those rumors, merge with GAS, swap with Andy, because there is slight chance Saxo lose world tour rank Contador will not even be able to race the tour. But I don't think that is going to happen, either rule will be overruled or Saxo has to come up some scheme to cope with this.

Ah, thanks, never heard of that.

 

[T-Nielsen]

that is why there are all those rumors, merge with GAS, swap with Andy, because there is slight chance Saxo lose world tour rank Contador will not even be able to race the tour. But I don't think that is going to happen, either rule will be overruled or Saxo has to come up some scheme to cope with this.

Even if the worst will happen, Saxo will be invited to the Tour as long as they have Contador.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Even if the worst will happen, Saxo will be invited to the Tour as long as they have Contador.

Opinions differ on that matter. For example I'm not so sure they would be invited.

 

[T-Nielsen]

Opinions differ on that matter. For example I'm not so sure they would be invited.

Contador vs. Schleck = money.

Not to mention who ever won it would be with an *.

*Contador, the best GT rider of his generation was not invited.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Contador vs. Schleck = money.

Not to mention who ever one would be with an *.

*Contador, the best GT rider of his generation was not invited.

Don't underestimate ASO, the Andy Schleck Organisation.