Contador reappreciation thread

[LaFlorecita]

I know where The Clinic is thanks.

We wont discuss Contador being poisoned by another team (LMAO, worst excuse ever) here again but this is an open forum so I can certainly criticise his riding like his silly risk taking today for zero gain.

Sigh... I gave an example to show you that you were wrong. A positive test isn't "indicative of guilt." And, in case you haven't noticed, I didn't say this was the case with Alberto. It was just an example to prove you wrong.

 

[LaFlorecita]

He's desperate - he's not good enough at descending to attack there, as evinced by the fact that even "poor" descenders like the Schlecks caught him.
So he took massive risks (and they were risks, Sanchez nearly went off at one point) for nothing.

Top tip for Contador - Attack on the climbs, chum.

Yes, the Schlecks caught him...on the flat part with a group of 6-8 against 2. WOW. Now that's impressive. He had a gap on the descent, only Sanchez was able to catch up.

 

[theswordsman]

Near the start of the last climb, someone went down on the hard right turn. Contador and teammates had to stop and dismount, then he had to use up a lot of effort to catch the front group. If you were watching British Eurosport, they didn't see him, they didn't see him, and there he was. I was really disappointed to see the catch at the end, but that takes nothing away from the effort of the attack. At one point, Samu's rear wheel lost contact with the road, so they backed off a bit, but they still put time into Basso & Voeckler. The next two days will be huge, and exciting.

 

[Publicus]

actually not so amazing. he only had 5 seconds at the bottom on the evans group who had been slowed by voeckler.

and voeckler loses only 20+ seconds after first skidding out, then literally going into a parking lot and having to turn around and get going again and then he was on his own for quite a bit on the flat...and still only 20+ seconds...

voeckler must have done the best time on the descent if you take away the problems.

The camera work was really terrible today and they never did give a real gap between the two groups, so I am not surprised that the gap was that small. Still applaud the effort.

 

[No_Balls]

Is this a joke?

We have heard nothing but moaning about the lack of attacks, race being boring and so on for the last two weeks. Now we have a rider who attacks two days in a row to ligthen up this race - first of all for himself, but we - as spectators- - gets the benefit of it as well. He gained 1 minute yesterday to Andy so why the hell shouldn't he try it again if he has the legs?! It's not the point that he didn't gain any time today - if you don't try, you don't win. And that has exactly been the problem for the previous 2 weeks. Now you finally have it and now you complain about it.

****ing hell..
Oh and, Apollonius, you know nothing about the sport. As mentioned above - go to the correct forum if you want to talk the boring talk. Keep the rubbish talk out of here. If that's too hard for you, you can go suck my nipple and **** off - bye.

As you can see dude registred himself in July this year. I see a large, yellow bracelet glowing.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

He's desperate - he's not good enough at descending to attack there, as evinced by the fact that even "poor" descenders like the Schlecks caught him.
So he took massive risks (and they were risks, Sanchez nearly went off at one point) for nothing.

Top tip for Contador - Attack on the climbs, chum.

Contador thanks you for your tip. Chum.

 

[Apollonius]

Contador thanks you for your tip. Chum.

Not a problem. Watch him use that tip to good effect tomorrow.

 

[Apollonius]

As you can see dude registred himself in July this year. I see a large, yellow bracelet glowing.

Much like the one you wore when you joined in July 09? Oh dear

 

[Grayguard]

He's desperate - he's not good enough at descending to attack there, as evinced by the fact that even "poor" descenders like the Schlecks caught him.
So he took massive risks (and they were risks, Sanchez nearly went off at one point) for nothing.

Top tip for Contador - Attack on the climbs, chum.

I think he did? At least Conti is showing some guts. If you think he spend himself today: You're right, he shouldn't have attacked then.

If you think he will keep attacking on the next 2 stages: Well, why not try today as well? If got the legs; at least he makes the race worth watching for us fans

Even if Contador doesn't win this race, he definitely gets my respect and thanks, for making it thrilling to watch! Not many others have (in the GC at least).

 

[khardung la]

He's desperate - he's not good enough at descending to attack there, as evinced by the fact that even "poor" descenders like the Schlecks caught him.
So he took massive risks (and they were risks, Sanchez nearly went off at one point) for nothing.

Top tip for Contador - Attack on the climbs, chum.

Oh my god. What are you guys doing when not trolling in July during the TdF?

Yeah he is not good enough descending and Schelck caught it. Like if AS was not with a bunch of other riders and the last 1.5 kms were flat. If Contador does not attack he is a loser, if he does he is silly. Yeah, whatever.

 

[thirteen]

As you can see dude registred himself in July this year. I see a large, yellow bracelet glowing.

he's too polished for merely a bracelet... a troll by any other name, hmmmm?

i suggest we ignore him/her for now and, when he/she trips up, report it

otherwise, thoroughly not worth the bother.

 

[Big Doopie]

The camera work was really terrible today and they never did give a real gap between the two groups, so I am not surprised that the gap was that small. Still applaud the effort.

fair enough.

evans said after that voeckler spun out in front of him twice, leading to a gap, and after that evans didn't want to risk too much.

i still feel evans is starting to hit the wall. just a feeling.

or maybe it's in juxtaposition to the miraculous recovery of contador...

 

[ManInFull]

I absolutely love watching him. I think he becomes one with his bike in a way that I don't see much in other riders. He has a fluidity that makes it look both like the bike is a part of him and that everyone else is on tricycles. Amazing guy, amazing rider. Fun to watch and also beautiful in his way.

He certainly know how to dance on those pedals!

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Not a problem. Watch him use that tip to good effect tomorrow.

Yeah, because Contador needed your advice to attack on the climbs. LOL.

 

[spanky wanderlust]

mods, please?

can someone please start enforcing the clinic rules around here? i've spent 9 months dutifully not reading the clinic. and this is a perfect example of why i stay away from there. and a perfect example of why this forum is better with a separate forum for this type of discussion.


this thread has really taken a turn for the worst.

 

[lanternrouge]

Ignoring the numpty posters, AC is illuminating this race and despite the cloud hanging over him I am hoping for a victory for him. A rider with panache and verve which seems to be sadly lacking in the other contenders bar Sanchez who is looking strong.
Chapeau Alberto.

 

[Cimber]

He's desperate - he's not good enough at descending to attack there, as evinced by the fact that even "poor" descenders like the Schlecks caught him.
So he took massive risks (and they were risks, Sanchez nearly went off at one point) for nothing.

Top tip for Contador - Attack on the climbs, chum.

They caught him on the flat section, which is only natural with a big group working against 2 guys. On the Descent itself he distances all but Sanchez.

He decended incredible well. He did even better than a specialist like Sanchez.

 

[Cimber]

can someone please start enforcing the clinic rules around here? i've spent 9 months dutifully not reading the clinic. and this is a perfect example of why i stay away from there. and a perfect example of why this forum is better with a separate forum for this type of discussion.


this thread has really taken a turn for the worst.

+1. Have seen alot of clinic-related posts lately.

 

[SarahDane]

Contador interview:

It is said that the Schlecks need a rareview mirror, because they look back so much?

*Alberto can't help but to put a big on his face*

"Yeah, it is strange that they don't attack."

 

[Angliru]

He's desperate - he's not good enough at descending to attack there, as evinced by the fact that even "poor" descenders like the Schlecks caught him.
So he took massive risks (and they were risks, Sanchez nearly went off at one point) for nothing.

Top tip for Contador - Attack on the climbs, chum.

Ever heard the saying, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained"? Contador attacked more than once on the climb and then attacked prior to the summit going into the descent. Keep in mind one rider's risk is another rider's opportunity. It depends on their skill level. He didn't gain time on the Schleck's but he did gain time on Basso and Voeckler. Not every attack bears the results that one seeks but as the saying plainly indicates, one wouldn't know if they never tried.

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

Uh, if he thinks the Schlecks don't attack, he must have short term memory loss, and forgot the Pyranees. Actually, that may not be a bad thing...

None the less, this is the Contador appreciation thread, and I want to say I thought he rode an awesome ride today. Even though he gained no time on anyone sans Voeckler, he rode like a true champion. We need more riders like this who aren't afraid to lose, and go for it when there is an opportunity. Chapeau Alberto!

I fully expect him to ride all out tomorrow, and on Thursday as well.

 

[Angliru]

Ignoring the numpty posters, AC is illuminating this race and despite the cloud hanging over him I am hoping for a victory for him. A rider with panache and verve which seems to be sadly lacking in the other contenders bar Sanchez who is looking strong.
Chapeau Alberto.

+10000 Contador riding like a true champion deserving of respect and admiration.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Uh, if he thinks the Schlecks don't attack, he must have short term memory loss, and forgot the Pyranees. Actually, that may not be a bad thing...

None the less, this is the Contador appreciation thread, and I want to say I thought he rode an awesome ride today. Even though he gained no time on anyone sans Voeckler, he rode like a true champion. We need more riders like this who aren't afraid to lose, and go for it when there is an opportunity. Chapeau Alberto!

I fully expect him to ride all out tomorrow, and on Thursday as well.

In all fairness to Alberto, it's easy to forget Schleck attacks that last all of 100 meters.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Contador interview:

It is said that the Schlecks need a rareview mirror, because they look back so much?

*Alberto can't help but to put a big on his face*

"Yeah, it is strange that they don't attack."

Link?
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[lagartija]

Contador interview:

It is said that the Schlecks need a rareview mirror, because they look back so much?

*Alberto can't help but to put a big on his face*

"Yeah, it is strange that they don't attack."

if true..awesome......and funny.........