Carlos Betancur discussion thread

[Popchu]

And here's also the explanation why he had such a terrible second week. It just was not logical. His shape and form were more than decent (two victories in the build-up and that 27th place in the 11th stage) in comparison with last year, where he had four top ten places in the Giro.

Don't know if it's smart to race on antibiotics, but I think he worships Valverde too much to leave the Giro.

 

[gospina]

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And here's also the explanation why he had such a terrible second week. It just was not logical. His shape and form were more than decent (two victories in the build-up and that 27th place in the 11th stage) in comparison with last year, where he had four top ten places in the Giro.

Don't know if it's smart to race on antibiotics, but I think he worships Valverde too much to leave the Giro.

Popchu, who is that rider in your avatar? looks nothing like this picture

 

[rafaelalencar]

OMG! That man is not fat at all! He should rest and go all in at La Vuelta!

 

[lenric]

Where's the other half of bananito?

 

[Hugo Koblet]

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Where's the other half of bananito?

LOL

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Even when he is deflated he looks absolutely miserable!

Carlos, are you sure professional cycling is something you would like to pursue as your career?

 

[Pantani Attacks]

He abandoned today due to illness. Get well soon champ.

 

[May0maniac]

Yesterday there was an interview with Unzue in La Gazzetta.
When they asked him about the future of the team he said that Betancur will surprise people in 2015, he reminds him a lot of Valverde, until now he never had the same the willpower/mental strength, but they are working on it. Apparenty he thinks that Bananito is on the right way and that he'll have a great 2017.

 

[Jancouver]

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Yesterday there was an interview with Unzue in La Gazzetta.
When they asked him about the future of the team he said that Betancur will surprise people in 2015, he reminds him a lot of Valverde, until now he never had the same the willpower/mental strength, but they are working on it. Apparenty he thinks that Bananito is on the right way and that he'll have a great 2017.

Hahahahahahaha, Fatancur is the next Valverde hahahahahahaha. Now, that is a funny joke! haha!

 

[carton]

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Carlos, are you sure professional cycling is something you would like to pursue as your career?

That's actually a fair question. There's a few of the greats who didn't seem to enjoy cycling that much. Anquetil, Gaul, Herrera basically never rode their bikes again after they retired. Maertens said he doesn't understand why people cycle for fun. I think Nibali might go down the same way.

 

[yespatterns]

Jan wasn't a big fan until after retirement. Maybe its an issue of perspective?

 

[lenric]

Maybe they like riding bikes. What they don't like is the amount of sacrifices they have to make in order to be competitive.

 

[Guybrush]

This forum needs more Bananito!

After a brief vacation in Santa Marta, Carlos (and family) return to europe. No news about his program. Poland-Burgos-Vuelta could be a good one.

 

[Escarabajo]

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Carlos, are you sure professional cycling is something you would like to pursue as your career?

That's actually a fair question. There's a few of the greats who didn't seem to enjoy cycling that much. Anquetil, Gaul, Herrera basically never rode their bikes again after they retired. Maertens said he doesn't understand why people cycle for fun. I think Nibali might go down the same way.

Herrera didn't enjoy it. He said that he had the discipline and talent to get good results and used it as means to get money. But wanted to do other things.
He then became fat and drink a lot of beer. He enjoys the money from his motels!

 

[TomekA]

Betancur will be Movistar leader in Burgos.

 

[ILovecycling]

Betancur will be Movistar leader in Burgos.

Wow,thats really nice! Lets hope he trained well in the summer

 

[yaco]

An entirely sensible decision. Should never have ridden the Giro when so undergone. Can have a good Giro.

 

[liamito]

Betancur will be Movistar leader in Burgos.

In the end he is not in the squad for either Getxo or Burgos.

 

[Valv.Piti]

If they state he is their captain, it means he at least is in decent shape AND they have monitored his training. Cant wait to see Betancur in Burgos, I will be in Spain in late august and I really do hope he will be selected for the Vuelta.

 

[liamito]

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If they state he is their captain, it means he at least is in decent shape AND they have monitored his training. Cant wait to see Betancur in Burgos, I will be in Spain in late august and I really do hope he will be selected for the Vuelta.

Like I said, he is not in the team for Burgos.

Visconti, Sutherland, Rojas, Moreno (Javi), Herrada (José) y Fernández se unirán a Gorka Izagirre y a Alex Dowsett en la 37ª edición de la Vuelta a Burgos (2-6 agosto)

 

[Valv.Piti]

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If they state he is their captain, it means he at least is in decent shape AND they have monitored his training. Cant wait to see Betancur in Burgos, I will be in Spain in late august and I really do hope he will be selected for the Vuelta.

Like I said, he is not in the team for Burgos.

Visconti, Sutherland, Rojas, Moreno (Javi), Herrada (José) y Fernández se unirán a Gorka Izagirre y a Alex Dowsett en la 37ª edición de la Vuelta a Burgos (2-6 agosto)

I thought you were sarcastic...

Damn.

 

[staubsauger]

Hahaha when one tiny little moment we were thinking Betancur might become the Horner / Cobo of this year's Vuelta Valv.piti.

Seriously if he's fat once again he's finally done for good!

 

[TomekA]

Maybe something happened, because I really read 6 days ago that he will be in Burgos as a leader:

http://burgosconecta.es/2016/07/23/betancur-liderara-al-movistar-en-la-vuelta-a-burgos/

 

[staubsauger]

I'm pretty sure I've ridden exactly that last year at AG2R as well! History repeats itself. Although last year's Giro was even kinda good compared to this year's.

 

[liamito]

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Maybe something happened, because I really read 6 days ago that he will be in Burgos as a leader:

http://burgosconecta.es/2016/07/23/betancur-liderara-al-movistar-en-la-vuelta-a-burgos/

I don't blame you. He did look rather ok on his instagram pictures, but you simply never know what to expect.