Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[Afrank]

Will the current crop of saxo riders be enough support for la vuelta win?

Giro 2011
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[karlboss]

Riis has said that he will save the best riders for the vuelta team. I think it will probably include N. Sørensen, Tosatto, Paulinho, Navarro, Hernandez and Mørkøv.

Just had a a flick through the whole team, I wonder what Riis's budget is for new riders.

 

[dlwssonic]

Yeah saxobank should really buy better riders.
Or maybe they don't have any more money because all of it is spent on contador.

 

[Michele]

dlwssonic, it's almost a known fact that Contador's paycheck was given by Specialized so to correct your post, Saxo just doesnt have enough money from their sponsors.

 

[T-Nielsen]

Do you guys think we can start a rumour that will make the news ?

Because I heard from a "reliable source", that Sagan => Saxo is almost a done deal.

 

[the asian]

Do you guys think we can start a rumour that will make the news ?

Because I heard from a "reliable source", that Sagan => Saxo is almost a done deal.

If the rumored Liquigas Saxo merger happens, there will be no need for deals.

 

[karlboss]

If the rumored Liquigas Saxo merger happens, there will be no need for deals.

Can't see it, how do danish and italians interests reconcile?

 

[Pippo_San]

Can't see it, how do danish and italians interests reconcile?

Simply because there won't be italian interest anymore when Liquigas says "farewell".
Ok there are tons of minor sponsors (and quite big ones like Ristora), but you know...

If I had to bet, I'd still say Geox will take over from Liquigas, and it will remain a completely italian team (sort of considering the Cannondale deal), while Saxo will just remain itself.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Less than two months now.

 

[LaFlorecita]

 

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[LaFlorecita]

Very subtle bump.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Very subtle bump.

You don't think your pictures did that well enough?

Anyway, can't wait till Alberto is back. I'm so looking forward to seeing him in the Vuelta. I really think we might be in for an epic performance.

 

[LaFlorecita]

You don't think your pictures did that well enough?

Anyway, can't wait till Alberto is back. I'm so looking forward to seeing him in the Vuelta. I really think we might be in for an epic performance.

The pics were the very subtle bump.

 

[Angliru]

The pics were the very subtle bump.

Keep up the good work!

 

[patrick767]

Don't underestimate ASO, the Andy Schleck Organisation.

huh? One look at this year's TdF parcours is more than enough to blow away the silly notion that the ASO favors Andy Schleck. I don't know where you came up with that one.

 

[Dedelou]

huh? One look at this year's TdF parcours is more than enough to blow away the silly notion that the ASO favors Andy Schleck. I don't know where you came up with that one.

ASO may not outright Favor Schleck but they do like the big money that is behind the group supporting him

 

[SantiBotero]

With Andy aiming for the Vuelta, the race will be much more interesting: Contador instead of winning by 20 minutes may win only by 15.

 

[LaFlorecita]

With Andy aiming for the Vuelta, the race will be much more interesting: Contador instead of winning by 20 minutes may win only by 15.

If Andy is going for the win he has as big a chance as Alberto.

 

[Forunculo]

With Andy aiming for the Vuelta, the race will be much more interesting: Contador instead of winning by 20 minutes may win only by 15.

If Andy goes in form Andy can lost 2-3 min at max in the worst scenario and has a good chance for the victory

 

[LaFlorecita]

If Andy goes in form Andy can lost 2-3 min at max in the worst scenario and has a good chance for the victory

Yes. Andy and Alberto are pretty much equals so the one that's most lucky wins.

 

[Forunculo]

Yes. Andy and Alberto are pretty much equals so the one that's most lucky wins.

There are some "Mende-esque" with bonification of 20-12-8 seconds and usual hilly ITT.

But Andy can get an stronger team and repeat a "Galibier" performance.

 

[Publicus]

Yes. Andy and Alberto are pretty much equals so the one that's most lucky wins.

Not really, but I understand what you are trying to do

If Andy is on form he will be competitive to a point. I just question how motivated he will actually be to compete on a lesser stage with a lesser team around him. Lots of uphill finishes, all in Contador's "backyard", with bonifications? I think Andy will need more than luck to pull out the victory.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Not really, but I understand what you are trying to do

If Andy is on form he will be competitive to a point. I just question how motivated he will actually be to compete on a lesser stage with a lesser team around him. Lots of uphill finishes, all in Contador's "backyard", with bonifications? I think Andy will need more than luck to pull out the victory.

What am I trying to do?

I honestly can't see Alberto beat Andy by a lot. He's only better in the TT.