Carlos Betancur discussion thread

[hfer07]

Calling on the cyclingnews weight watchers brigade again:

I think he looks sharp-ish, better than he was this summer. If he grows a beard, he's literally Che Guevara.

Just hoping Cochise isn't schooling the Fat Cat on Billiard alone

 

[The Hitch]

Looks in similar shape to last season to be honest, just much older.

And who is that guy standing in the background?

Nice one.

 

[Akuryo]

Posted by Rigo on Twitter yesterday. But the holidays are still to come.

 

[May0maniac]

Posted by Rigo on Twitter yesterday. But the holidays are still to come.

Wow, he's in decent shape.

 

[jens_attacks]

infantino the best _O_

 

[trevim]

Posted by Rigo on Twitter yesterday. But the holidays are still to come.

A bit off topic but is that Segio Henao at the right side of Betancourt? Is he back on the bike already? I know the other Sky rider is Seb Henao but I can't be sure the other one is Sergio or just some fan of the team.

 

[pink_jersey]

A bit off topic but is that Segio Henao at the right side of Betancourt? Is he back on the bike already? I know the other Sky rider is Seb Henao but I can't be sure the other one is Sergio or just some fan of the team.

It's Sergio.And yes, he's back on his bike.

 

[Kwibus]

Posted by Rigo on Twitter yesterday. But the holidays are still to come.

Great photo!

Vamos colombia )

On http://www.wielerflits.nl (they got it from l'equipe) is an article about Betancur. He's saying he is much better shape at this time of the year than last year. Right now 3-4kg overweight according to him. Admits he had personal problems last year, but doesn't want to tell what problems. He really wants to be at his best this year and not dissapoint. Says he is really motivated.

Also says that he wasnt at his best during paris nice last year, but I think we all noticed that

 

[Escarabajo]

Great photo!!!

Betancur looks in better shape. And I also believe that he had some issues. Riders just don't do what he did last year out of the blues!

 

[trevim]

It's Sergio.And yes, he's back on his bike.

That's great news! Is he ready to race in the early season already?

 

[pink_jersey]

That's great news! Is he ready to race in the early season already?

I don't think so.Maybe in March...He wasn't at Skt first training camp.He started riding his bike for the first time at the start of December but his recovery isn't finished.I hope he will start racing in Tirreno to build-up for Ardennes.Tirreno,Catalunya and Pais Vasco and he will boss in Fleche and Liege!!

 

[trevim]

I don't think so.Maybe in March...He wasn't at Skt first training camp.He started riding his bike for the first time at the start of December but his recovery isn't finished.I hope he will start racing in Tirreno to build-up for Ardennes.Tirreno,Catalunya and Pais Vasco and he will boss in Fleche and Liege!!

If he can become a bit more agressive he can definitely win one Ardennes race. Maybe not this season but since Uran left he's the very best Ardennes rider at Sky. Roche seems to want to lead there but he simply doesn't have the class.
Regarding Henao, I don't mind a slow build up to the late season races like the Vuelta and Lombardia.

 

[pink_jersey]

If he can become a bit more agressive he can definitely win one Ardennes race. Maybe not this season but since Uran left he's the very best Ardennes rider at Sky. Roche seems to want to lead there but he simply doesn't have the class.
Regarding Henao, I don't mind a slow build up to the late season races like the Vuelta and Lombardia.

Henao doesn't need many races to get in form.

 

[Red Rick]

He looks a 100kg, how can that be his best winter ever?

 

[Armchair cyclist]

So was there some major event, or did every pro cyclist in Columbia just happen to be on a training ride and stopped for coffee at the same time?

 

[inthepink]

Betencur to win the Giro D'Italia 2015 ...there I put it out there !!

But gets the lanterne rouge at the Vuelata 2015

Swings & Roundabouts eh !

As for Henao in the classics he will have competition from Poels, Konig and Nordhaug as well for leadership roles so he would want to get moving soon

 

[Gloin22]

Betencur to win the Giro D'Italia 2015 ...there I put it out there !!

But gets the lanterne rouge at the Vuelata 2015

Swings & Roundabouts eh !

As for Henao in the classics he will have competition from Poels, Konig and Nordhaug as well for leadership roles so he would want to get moving soon

Poels sucks at positioning, his only result in Ardennes are at Fleche and best 15th. Konig never even raced Ardennes, and you need some experience in this races. Nordhaug is Top 15 shot at best.

So yea, Henao if on some form will be still best shot. Unless Sky's sees Top 15 as good result, which I doubt.

 

[Kwibus]

He looks a 100kg, how can that be his best winter ever?

100kg looks different

He looks a bit fat for a cyclist yes, but he has never been skinny before.

 

[ILovecycling]

Pretty surprising for me, good for you bananito, looking forward to spring campaign

 

[Arredondo]

Betencur to win the Giro D'Italia 2015 ...there I put it out there !!

But gets the lanterne rouge at the Vuelata 2015

Swings & Roundabouts eh !

As for Henao in the classics he will have competition from Poels, Konig and Nordhaug as well for leadership roles so he would want to get moving soon

Henao is far better then those three in the classics. By a mile.

 

[proffz]

henao in good shape & health is as good as the best betancur for the hilly classic.
the best henao has not been seen in the last two years .

if he recovered perfectly from the injuries he will be a factor in the ardennes.

 

[Michele]

Picture is too small, but from this far Betancur doesn't seems as round as last spring/summer.

 

[ILovecycling]

looks pretty good imho , thx for posting.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

they better start him racing from january

 

[ILovecycling]

they better start him racing from january

I dont think its necessary...but he may go to san luis.do you know if they are invited?