Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[Publicus]

I am sure, given how he looks, that he is ready to have a go on the Muur.

I don't think he can resist. It's an icon climb and has been featured in a race he's never done (nor likely to do), so you know he has to be thinking about it.

 

[No_Balls]

I don't think he can resist. It's an icon climb and has been featured in a race he's never done (nor likely to do), so you know he has to be thinking about it.

Add that he also need to test his legs. He has this and San Sebastian before it is down to business on the first mountain stage in La Vuelta. So i am counting on it.

 

[Fidolix]

I don't think he can resist. It's an icon climb and has been featured in a race he's never done (nor likely to do), so you know he has to be thinking about it.

Think it will depend much of the weather, if it rains I don´t think he should take the risk on the cobbles, no matter how easy they look.

 

[Publicus]

Think it will depend much of the weather, if it rains I don´t think he should take the risk on the cobbles, no matter how easy they look.

True, very true. Safety first.

Also note that he's doing San Sebastian as well. So this will be a great 12 days leading up to the Vuelta (well at least for us Contador fans )

 

[El Pistolero]

It's just the Muur, I've ridden over that thing countless of times. Should be no problem for Contador as long as he rides on the front.

 

[Fidolix]

It's just the Muur, I've ridden over that thing countless of times. Should be no problem for Contador as long as he rides on the front.

And if it´s wet?

 

[Fidolix]

True, very true. Safety first.

Also note that he's doing San Sebastian as well. So this will be a great 12 days leading up to the Vuelta (well at least for us Contador fans )

Is it confirmed he rides Sebastian?

 

[Publicus]

Is it confirmed he rides Sebastian?

According to Team Saxo Bank, yes:

http://teamsaxobanktinkoffbank.com/races.asp?r_id=2666#nu

 

[Contadoraus Schlecks]

Really not been the same without AC, can't wait for him to liven things up in the Vuelta

Rewatched the 2011 Giro recently, had forgotten how ridiculously superior he is when on form

 

[iZnoGouD]

Froome vs Machado vs Contador

 

[Netserk]

How many stages will AC win?

My guess would be 6 stage wins, including Bola del Mundo and the ITT.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Seems like a good guess

 

[Carols]

4 Days!!! Will be good to see him in Saxo kit

 

[virandociclista]

I can not believe.. only 4 days for the return of the king Alberto!!!

 

[richwagmn]

I can not believe.. only 4 days for the return of the king Alberto!!!

I have to say I can't wait either.

The Vuelta should be outstanding. Froome is in good condition and I think would love a GT win after supporting Wiggins and of course, AC has something to prove too. Might be the best GT of the year.

 

[iZnoGouD]

What about Tiago Machado?
He will be up there with the best too

 

[virandociclista]

The field of the vuelta did not look so bad.. it will not be only Contador x Froome...

Gadret, Kreuziger, Moncoutie, Anton, Dekker, Purito, Menchov, Cunego, van den broeck, cobo, gesink, mollema, machado, henao, uran, de gent, hoogerland, gilbert... a lot of great rides!

It will be the best GC of this year!

By the way... Roche, Tiralong and Kreuziger will already start to work for Alberto?!

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

The field of the vuelta did not look so bad.. it will not be only Contador x Froome...

Gadret, Kreuziger, Moncoutie, Anton, Dekker, Purito, Menchov, Cunego, van den broeck, cobo, gesink, mollema, machado, henao, uran, de gent, Kash ,hoogerland, gilbert... a lot of great rides!

It will be the best GC of this year!

By the way... Roche, Tiralong and Kreuziger will already start to work for Alberto?!

Is Tira rumored to Saxo? Know they are friends but still

 

[richwagmn]

Why is the Vuelta starting earlier this year?

 

[iZnoGouD]

because Machado told them he was peaking earlier

 

[Susan Westemeyer]

This is not the Vuelta thread, folks...... stay on topic.

Susan

 

[Panda Claws]

because Machado told them he was peaking earlier

lol +1

 

[pastronef]

http://yfrog.com/z/ocwj3cej

new helmet for Alberto too

 

[The Hitch]

Why is the Vuelta starting earlier this year?

Because UCI played god with the traditional cycling schedule, i think.

 

[virandociclista]

Is Tira rumored to Saxo? Know they are friends but still

you know... they did not need to be in the same color to cooperate!