Carlos Betancur discussion thread

[42x16ss]

Re: Re:

Does anybody know what he have done between the Tour and now? He could genuinely surprise people and get close to his Giro 2013-level if he has done things properly. I really hope the kid realises this is his opportunity and he won't get a better one.

In the cycling news interview it's mentioned he was training at altitude in the lead up to the Vuelta.

Yeah I just read that, I guess that answers my question. He comes across as very optimistic in the interview, this really is the time to shine for Carlos..

It seems Carlos has finally decided that he wants to be a professional bike rider after all. Hopefully this is the start of him getting back on track.

I think he should stay on the road tbh, track is too flat for him

Getting his CAREER back on track

 

[kingjr]

Re: Re:

In the cycling news interview it's mentioned he was training at altitude in the lead up to the Vuelta.

Yeah I just read that, I guess that answers my question. He comes across as very optimistic in the interview, this really is the time to shine for Carlos..

It seems Carlos has finally decided that he wants to be a professional bike rider after all. Hopefully this is the start of him getting back on track.

I think he should stay on the road tbh, track is too flat for him

Getting his CAREER back on track

:twisted:

 

[Escarabajo]

Re: Re:

Does anybody know what he have done between the Tour and now? He could genuinely surprise people and get close to his Giro 2013-level if he has done things properly. I really hope the kid realises this is his opportunity and he won't get a better one.

In the cycling news interview it's mentioned he was training at altitude in the lead up to the Vuelta.

Yeah I just read that, I guess that answers my question. He comes across as very optimistic in the interview, this really is the time to shine for Carlos..

It seems Carlos has finally decided that he wants to be a professional bike rider after all. Hopefully this is the start of him getting back on track.

I think he should stay on the road tbh, track is too flat for him

 

[markene2]

He looks lean and ready for the vuelta at the presentation, lets see how it goes!

 

[HelloDolly]

Re:

With Purito and Valverde (temporarily) gone it's basically Betancur versus Lopez on those Spanish walls!

:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Valv.Piti]

Re: Re:

With Purito and Valverde (temporarily) gone it's basically Betancur versus Lopez on those Spanish walls!

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Its fine, you laugh now.

 

[tobydawq]

Considering him having only shown a glimpse of class in the Hammer Series this year since March 2014, this kind of relentless hyping does seem very out of proportion, though.

 

[Gigs_98]

Re:

Considering him having only shown a glimpse of class in the Hammer Series this year since March 2014, this kind of relentless hyping does seem very out of proportion, though.

Dude what? Since when is the Betancur hyping out of proportion?

 

[HelloDolly]

Like since forever....but the same people do the same hyping with the same (type of ) riders all the time on this forum

Things is when their hyping does not pan out they are no where to be seen to explain themselves !!!

 

[Valv.Piti]

Re:

Like since forever....but the same people do the same hyping with the same (type of ) riders all the time on this forum

Things is when their hyping does not pan out they are no where to be seen to explain themselves !!!

Haha, you are funny. Its all fun and games when it comes to Betancur...

 

[Gigs_98]

Re:

Like since forever....but the same people do the same hyping with the same (type of ) riders all the time on this forum

Things is when their hyping does not pan out they are no where to be seen to explain themselves !!!

That was meant ironically

 

[jaylew]

Re:

Like since forever....but the same people do the same hyping with the same (type of ) riders all the time on this forum

Things is when their hyping does not pan out they are no where to be seen to explain themselves !!!

You know you can't take the Betancur hyping seriously. In fact, you really can't take much of the hyping around here seriously as it's in (hopeful) fun half the time.

Edit: Betancur in the 8" group. Top 5 coming!

 

[HelloDolly]

Re: Re:

Like since forever....but the same people do the same hyping with the same (type of ) riders all the time on this forum

Things is when their hyping does not pan out they are no where to be seen to explain themselves !!!

You know you can't take the Betancur hyping seriously. In fact, you really can't take much of the hyping around here seriously as it's in (hopeful) fun half the time.

Edit: Betancur in the 8" group. Top 5 coming!

 

[Blanco]

Re: Re:

Like since forever....but the same people do the same hyping with the same (type of ) riders all the time on this forum

Things is when their hyping does not pan out they are no where to be seen to explain themselves !!!

You know you can't take the Betancur hyping seriously. In fact, you really can't take much of the hyping around here seriously as it's in (hopeful) fun half the time.

Edit: Betancur in the 8" group. Top 5 coming!

I know it's basically joking when it comes to Betancur, but I really think he will be Movistar's best rider GC wise and hopefully end up in top 10

 

[Valv.Piti]

Indeed, seems like a very east top-5 at this point. All it takes is not crashing then his legs should do the rest.

 

[HelloDolly]

Re:

Indeed, seems like a very east top-5 at this point. All it takes is not crashing then his legs should do the rest.

Gawd ...hype over load

Have you seen who is riding the Vuelta ....top 5 :surprised:

 

[Valv.Piti]

Re: Re:

Indeed, seems like a very east top-5 at this point. All it takes is not crashing then his legs should do the rest.

Gawd ...hype over load

Have you seen who is riding the Vuelta ....top 5 :surprised:

Do we need to make the sarcasm super obvious like jaylew did above?

 

[Popchu]

His positioning before the last climb yesterday was horrible. He was within the last five riders to start the climb, and immediately after the start Sky put the hammer down so his race was basically finished at that point. Such a stupid mistake. He did a decent climb, with better positioning he could've finished with Moreno, Meintjes and Zakarin, but certainly not with the best.

A stage victory is within his reach, and a top 15 in GC should be possible, maybe even a top 10.

 

[Ricco']

Re:

His positioning before the last climb yesterday was horrible. He was within the last five riders to start the climb, and immediately after the start Sky put the hammer down so his race was basically finished at that point. Such a stupid mistake. He did a decent climb, with better positioning he could've finished with Moreno, Meintjes and Zakarin, but certainly not with the best.

A stage victory is within his reach, and a top 15 in GC should be possible, maybe even a top 10.

Anton started 2 or 3 places before him and managed to arrive with Zaka and Meintjes.

 

[Moviestar]

Re:

His positioning before the last climb yesterday was horrible. He was within the last five riders to start the climb, and immediately after the start Sky put the hammer down so his race was basically finished at that point. Such a stupid mistake. He did a decent climb, with better positioning he could've finished with Moreno, Meintjes and Zakarin, but certainly not with the best.

A stage victory is within his reach, and a top 15 in GC should be possible, maybe even a top 10.

He needs to show himself in order to deserve a new resigining, he is still without a contract for 2018.

 

[ice&fire]

Only lost 21s to the leaders today. He's Movistar best placed rider after Moreno's crash yesterday. Still, he'll have a hard time to get at the top 10.

 

[Popchu]

Re:

Only lost 21s to the leaders today. He's Movistar best placed rider after Moreno's crash yesterday. Still, he'll have a hard time to get at the top 10.

Yes, he's decent, but at the moment not good enough to compete with the best. It will be interesting to see if he can improve as the race goes on - like he did in the Giro 2013 where he was only 27th after the first week, but ended 5th in the final GC. The difference is that he did the Tour de France now, I don't know what the impact will be of riding two consecutive GT's. It could be an advantage for him, or he could be completely empty after two weeks. We'll see, I hope for the best.

He needs to show himself in order to deserve a new resigining, he is still without a contract for 2018.

He certainly has the required WorldTour level again. I don't know what his salary demands are, but he shouldn't be too worried I guess. I expect that he will extend with Movistar, and even if Movistar does not want him for 2018, there will always be a team that will take the risk with Betancur. He's worth the gamble.

 

[Escarabajo]

If he keeps riding like this there is no doubt in my mind that he will get a WT contract for next year. At worst he will be a great domestique with an upside of stage wins.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Re:

If he keeps riding like this there is no doubt in my mind that he will get a WT contract for next year. At worst he will be a great domestique with an upside of stage wins.

Nah, thats not at worst. At worst he will disappear into a black hole and never produce results. At best he will start contesting or winning week long stage races, contesting classics and do great work domestique in GTs (or top-10). I'd take him any day if I was guaranteed a great domestique, but thats not really the case with this man.

 

[Tonton]

Re:

If he keeps riding like this there is no doubt in my mind that he will get a WT contract for next year. At worst he will be a great domestique with an upside of stage wins.

...gets the contract, over indulges again. I wouldn't sign him.