Carlos Betancur discussion thread

[Popchu]

carlosbetancur "Un placer siempre entrenar con mi ídolo @alejandvalverde pero todo el día fulll gas"

Don't know what to make of this, but I want him in the Vuelta, not Tour!

He looks completely exhausted after a day with Valverde :lol:

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Who's that skinny guy and what have they done to Betancur?

 

[jaylew]

Who knows, maybe there's hope for Betancur after all. He just needs to spend as much time as possible with Bala, following his example of how to be a true professional.

 

[Valv.Piti]

So whats happening when Valverde gets selected for the Tour and Betancur (assuming he isn't) can't train with Valverde no more?

 

[Jspear]

Valverde looks so chill.

 

[Popchu]

Betancur posted on his Instagram a picture where he looks incredibily sharp, together with this: "Últimos entrenamientos fuertes".

It looks like he's in for the Tour. Not bad for "a lost cause".

 

[Valv.Piti]

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Betancur posted on his Instagram a picture where he looks incredibily sharp, together with this: "Últimos entrenamientos fuertes".

It looks like he's in for the Tour. Not bad for "a lost cause".

Will be amazing.

 

[DBotero]

Looking good.First TDF appearance

 

[Valv.Piti]

Im pretty sure Movistar will unveil their selections tomorrow, I really do hope Betancur makes the cut as their mountain support potentially could be pretty lacklustre..

 

[Vroome.exe]

I don't think he would be very useful on the mountains as he will drop like a stone once Froome's 5th best domestique starts pulling.

 

[Squire]

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I don't think he would be very useful on the mountains as he will drop like a stone once Froome's 5th best domestique starts pulling.

Blasphemy!

 

[Valv.Piti]

Re: Re:

I don't think he would be very useful on the mountains as he will drop like a stone once Froome's 5th best domestique starts pulling.

Blasphemy!

Im still settling into the role as a moderator, but Im pretty sure thats ban-able behaviour, no?

 

[portugal11]

Re: Re:

I don't think he would be very useful on the mountains as he will drop like a stone once Froome's 5th best domestique starts pulling.

Blasphemy!

Im still settling into the role as a moderator, but Im pretty sure thats ban-able behaviour, no?

Are you a mod? Wow, I'm fuc###

 

[Squire]

Re: Re:

I don't think he would be very useful on the mountains as he will drop like a stone once Froome's 5th best domestique starts pulling.

Blasphemy!

Im still settling into the role as a moderator, but Im pretty sure thats ban-able behaviour, no?

Yes. A pretty clear-cut case, if I may say so myself.

 

[janraaskalt]

It's happening in July!

 

[DNP-Old]

Vamosssssss.

 

[ice&fire]

Movistar makes sure he's not idle in July watching the race on TV eating popcorn and get used to riding it with an 8-man team one year before the new rule on team size is applied. Two birds, one stone.

 

[Valv.Piti]

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Movistar makes sure he's not idle in July watching the race on TV eating popcorn and get used to riding it with an 8-man team one year before the new rule on team size is applied. Two birds, one stone.

Lol.

Carlito will do great things, I can't wait! Yes.

 

[Jancouver]

Wow, Fatancur going to the Tour is awesome. Hopefully, by the third week he is in a good shape to get into a break and win a stage.

I'm slowly becoming a fan. Its always nice to cheer for the underdog, especially the one caring an extra Michelin around his waist.

 

[Escarabajo]

He is very motivated:

http://www.revistamundociclistico.com/ruta/23435-tour-de-francia-qme-encuentro-muy-bien-estoy-motivado-y-con-ganas-carlos-betancur.html

 

[tobydawq]

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He is very motivated:

http://www.revistamundociclistico.com/ruta/23435-tour-de-francia-qme-encuentro-muy-bien-estoy-motivado-y-con-ganas-carlos-betancur.html

Finally someone on the inside is acknowledging that Valverde could take it all. Good to see.

 

[Valv.Piti]

I love that picture, they both look great.

Betancur on Valverde in that article:
El líder en Francia va a ser Nairo por lo que ha demostrado en los últimos Tour, pero Valverde lleva un año espectacular y puede dar una gran sorpresa

Roughly translates to Nairo is the leader, but that Valverde has a spectacular year and could make a big surprise. Also says earlier that he loves to be in the same races as Valverde. This guy really look up to Bala.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Guy looked totally lost today in the team presentation when the reporter wanted to ask Jasha a couple of questions, that was pretty funny.

 

[Cance > TheRest]

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Guy looked totally lost today in the team presentation when the reporter wanted to ask Jasha a couple of questions, that was pretty funny.

The highlight of the presentation for me He really did seem confused. Tied with the awkward FDJ team presentation.

 

[Escarabajo]

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Guy looked totally lost today in the team presentation when the reporter wanted to ask Jasha a couple of questions, that was pretty funny.

The highlight of the presentation for me He really did seem confused. Tied with the awkward FDJ team presentation.

He probably thought the question was going to be directed in his direction and was trying to understand what he was saying!! :lol: